Healthy gums in Flemington NJ

Teeth Cleaning in Flemington NJ

At Trecartin Family Dentistry we know how important it is for our patients to have healthy gums and teeth, which is why we prompt them to come in once a year for a teeth cleaning in Flemington NJ. We also educate our patients and give them all the tools they need to practice proper oral health care on a daily basis and to ward off gum disease, gingivitis and other problems that can cause tooth decay.

Before your teeth cleaning in Flemington NJ, we’ll do an entire exam and workup to check the state of your teeth. Gums should be healthy and without problems like periodontitis. Healthy gums are imperative to a healthy mouth. Bacteria can hide in the pockets that are below teeth and gums, causing decay and gum disease. If the pockets get deeper than 4mm, we perform a procedure called a deep cleaning, root planing or scaling in order to get into the pockets and clean out the bacteria. The bacteria can cause eventual tooth loss if it is not removed, as well as the plaque and tartar. Bone can deteriorate and the gums can recede to a dangerous state.

With a proper teeth cleaning in Flemington NJ and at home dental care, patients can manage their gum problems and even reverse them so that gums become healthy again. That’s why it’s important to come in every year for a dental cleaning and checkup. If caught early enough, gums can revert back to a healthier state and gum disease kept at bay. Patients with gingivitis or other forms of gum disease should come in at least twice a year for their cleanings. Good oral health habits, brushing and flossing can go a long way with helping to reverse gum disease and getting the mouth clean and healthy.

111 State Highway 31
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 546-1800

By Trecartin Family Dentistry

April 5, 2017