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2. What is a deep dental cleaning? Dentists reveal what to ... - AOL

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   Technically, a deep dental cleaning involves two procedures: tooth scaling and root planing, Dr. Elbert Tom, assistant clinical professor and group practice director at the UCLA School of ...

3. Scaling and root planing - Wikipedia

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   Scaling and root planing, also known as conventional periodontal therapy, non-surgical periodontal therapy or deep cleaning, is a procedure involving removal of dental plaque and calculus (scaling or debridement) and then smoothing, or planing, of the (exposed) surfaces of the roots, removing cementum or dentine that is impregnated with calculus, toxins, or microorganisms, [1] the agents that ...

4. Teeth cleaning - Wikipedia

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   In addition to brushing, cleaning between teeth may help to prevent build-up of plaque bacteria on the teeth. This may be done with dental floss or interdental brushes.. 80% of cavities occur in the grooves, or pits and fissures, of the chewing surfaces of the teeth, [4] however, there is no evidence currently showing that normal at-home flossing reduces the risk of cavities in these areas.

5. Debridement (dental) - Wikipedia

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   In dentistry, debridement refers to the removal by dental cleaning of accumulations of plaque and calculus (tartar) in order to maintain dental health. [1] Debridement may be performed using ultrasonic instruments, which fracture the calculus, thereby facilitating its removal, as well as hand tools, including periodontal scaler and curettes, or through the use of chemicals such as hydrogen ...

6. Cosmetic dentistry - Wikipedia

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   Whitening, or "tooth bleaching", is the most common cosmetic dental procedure.Whitening is a safe process that is effective for most patients. Multiple whitening options are available, including over the counter products such as Crest Whitestrips, as well as dentist-supervised methods such as in-office treatments or at-home treatments involving trays with a peroxide gel.

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