What does dental Cleaning, or oral prophylaxis entail?
Having your teeth cleaned by a dental professional helps to get rid of tartar build-up that is impossible to remove through regular brushing or flossing. To do this, your dental professional will make use of a specialized tool called a scale. Scaling helps to get rid of both plaque and tarter. After scaling, your teeth may also be polished with a gritty paste which removes any stains on the surface of your teeth. Oral prophylaxis typically ends with flossing your mouth to clean the areas between your teeth.