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Dental Cleaning in Vinton, VA

You have a busy life, and the last thing you need is to get slowed down by dental problems that keep you running to the dentist. That's why routine check-ups with Dr. Law and dental cleanings with your hygienist are so important — they help us detect and treat problems like gum disease before they really slow you down.

How Is Gum Disease Treated?

There are different treatments we recommend based on the amount of gum disease present. In its early stage, gum disease is called gingivitis, and a professional cleaning at our dental office in Vinton, VA may be all that’s necessary to prevent it from getting worse. Our skilled dental hygienists are here to make sure you get the best oral health care possible. During every cleaning, they will talk to you about other steps you can take to keep your teeth and gums healthy.

Why Do I Need a Deep Cleaning?

If gum disease is not caught early, it causes little pockets to form around your teeth. This gives bacteria a place to hide and continue to grow, allowing gum disease to progress further. At this point, the infection can cause serious damage to tissue and bone supporting your teeth. In severe cases, it can even result in tooth loss.

We want to do everything we can to prevent this from happening because it’s important to save healthy teeth to protect your oral health. If our hygienist finds that gum disease is more advanced, a deep cleaning will be necessary to eliminate the bacteria and infected tissue.

What Happens During a Deep Cleaning?

During a deep cleaning, the hygienist gently removes tartar, plaque, and harmful bacteria above and below the gum line. The purpose of the deep cleaning is to remove infection and promote healing of gum tissue. If necessary, we may prescribe antibiotics to make sure that the infection is eliminated completely.

We’re Here to Protect Your Oral Health

Protecting your oral health is the reason we are here. Dr. Law and every member of our team want to make sure you get the best dental health care available. We go out of our way to make you feel like part of the family and make sure that you feel welcome every time you visit our office. It’s important for you to get the basic dental treatments you need, and we want to make it as easy as possible for you.

Please Contact Our Office

As you can see, it’s important for you to be proactive with your oral health care. We will work with you to develop treatment plans that are effective and convenient and also fit your budget. Please contact our dental office in Vinton at (540) 342-4945 if you have questions or would like to make an appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you treat gum disease?

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.

How do I know if I need a deep cleaning?

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.

Meet Our Doctor:

Dr. Zachary Law

A native of Elkins, West Virginia, Dr. Law came to this community when he took over the practice in the summer of 2013. Dr. Law achieved his Bachelors of Science degree at Alderson-Broaddus College and continued his education at West Virginia University, graduating with his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.

Before moving to Virginia, Dr. Law was a practicing dentist in Berkeley Springs for eight years under the tutelage of Dr. Thomas Leslie. He also served as an adjunct professor for West Virginia University’s School of Dentistry as a preceptor for ...

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