How can we help you?
At the Vinton, VA dental office of Dr. Zachary Law, we strive to keep our patients educated and informed about the importance of proper oral health habits. We've found that patients who are well-informed and feel confident in their knowledge about their oral health have better outcomes, and we know that you want the best results possible from your dental care.
Your questions are important to us, and no question is ever too small. We are happy to answer your questions about our practice, the services we provide, your home-care routine, or dentistry in general.
We will take the time to explain the benefits of our services to help you make appropriate decisions about your oral health care. For your convenience, we've listed a few of the questions we hear most often from our patients, but please don't hesitate to contact our office at (540) 342-4945 if your question isn't listed here or you would like more information. A helpful member of our team will be happy to help you get the answers you need.
We are here to help, and we look forward to hearing from you!
Deep Cleanings
As we all know, proper oral hygiene is essential if you want to keep your teeth healthy and your smile beautiful. Brushing and flossing twice a day is also one of the best ways to avoid developing gum disease.
At-home oral hygiene is important, but regular professional dental cleanings at our Vinton dental office are the key to maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Only a trained dental hygienist can remove all the plaque and tartar that routinely build up on your teeth.
There are several stages of gum disease, and deep cleanings are necessary when gum disease has advanced to a critical level. Only your hygienist can determine if you need a deep cleaning, but here are some symptoms you should look out for:
- Bleeding gums when you brush and floss
- Sensitive or inflamed gums
- Receding gums
- The sensation that your teeth are coming loose
We want to help you achieve the best possible oral health so that your teeth and gums stay in good condition for many years. An important part of achieving this goal is scheduling regular visits for dental cleanings. Please contact our Vinton dental office, and we will be happy to arrange a convenient appointment.
Gum disease is a major oral health problem that affects millions of people. It can progress rapidly, so it needs to be treated as quickly as possible to prevent significant damage to your teeth, gums, and general oral health.
During your regular dental cleaning at our Vinton dental office, our hygienist will examine your teeth to determine if gum disease is present. Once you are diagnosed, we need to use procedures other than regular cleaning to treat the disease.
During a procedure known as a deep cleaning, our hygienist will remove plaque and tartar from under the gumline. Root planing is another type of special cleaning that smoothes the root surfaces to promote healing. A deep cleaning treatment is the only way to remove tartar from this area.
Depending on the extent of periodontal infection, we may also prescribe antibiotics to supplement the effects the deep cleaning. In the case of early gum disease, periodic deep cleanings, combined with proper at-home oral hygiene will be sufficient to eliminate gum disease and restore your oral health.
Gum disease is reversible in its earliest stages, but it becomes more complicated to treat if the infection is not addressed as quickly as possible. We strongly advocate regular exams, cleanings, and other treatments to prevent gum disease from developing in the first place.
Please contact our Vinton dental office, and we will be happy to arrange an appointment for your professional dental cleaning.