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Dental Cleaning in Salt Lake City, UT

Get Dental Cleaning for a stable and strong smile.

At Legacy Dental our team of experts caters to the whole family. We offer a wide range of affordable general/family dentistry solutions.

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Dental Cleaning

Routine dental cleanings are critical for your oral health, as well as your overall health and well-being. In fact, you can avoid serious oral health issues such as cavities, gum disease, and other dental issues that may result in tooth loss.

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What is Dental Cleaning?

Dental cleaning typically occurs during your dental checkups, which should occur at least once a year, preferably every 6 months. There are four types of dental cleanings:

Prophylactic Dental Cleaning

"Prophylactic" means to prevent disease, so a prophylactic dental cleaning is used to clean healthy teeth to keep them from being affected by gum disease or tooth decay. During a prophylactic cleaning, plaque and tartar are removed from the front, sides, and back of teeth above the gumline using  polishing, floss, and using a mechanical or hand scaler. Many patients only need a prophylactic cleaning, especially if they are practicing appropriate dental hygiene and are visiting the dentist every 6 months for a checkup and cleaning.

Scaling/Root Planing Cleaning

This type of cleaning is often referred to as deep cleaning and is used to clean your teeth and gum pockets to treat gingivitis and periodontitis. In the case of gingivitis, the cleaning can typically be done in one appointment. On the other hand, in the case of periodontitis, depending on the severity, you may require multiple appointments and even a local anesthetic.

Scaling is the process of removing plaque and tartar from the surface of the tooth and the gum pockets, which is the area below the gum line. If this plaque and tartar is not removed, gum disease could be a consequence.

This type of cleaning will not only remove the bacteria but will also reduce inflammation of the gums. Root planing smooths the tooth roots, allowing the gums to reattach to your teeth, eliminating gum pockets.

Periodontal Maintenance Cleaning

This type of dental cleaning is also designed to treat gum disease. Just like the above type of cleaning, plaque and tartar is removed from the surface of the tooth and the gum pockets- and roots are smoothed as needed. The primary thing that makes this type of cleaning different is that it's typically done more often than other types of cleanings, and involves cleaning the pockets or areas between and under the gums attached to the teeth. Gum disease is a progressive problem that will only worsen if not treated properly.

Gross Debridement Cleaning

This cleaning is used for patients who have significant plaque and tartar buildup. They are typically used for patients who have difficulty maintaining proper oral hygiene or have avoided visiting the dentist for a long time. Following gross debridement, scaling and root planing may be necessary. 

Over time, plaque hardens into tartar and significant tartar buildup is especially hard, so an electrical tool will be used to loosen it during this cleaning. Once the plaque and tartar buildup has been removed, we will perform a prophylactic cleaning to finish cleaning the teeth.

  • ‘‘Dr. Campbell and his staff create a warm, welcoming environment while providing honest, quality care! I have been to so many dentists in the past who have made me feel anxious or have tried to “upsell” me on treatments I haven’t needed. Dr. Campbell is the exact opposite of that! If you want a dentist that is patient, friendly, thorough, and values integrity, I highly recommend this office!’’

    Michelle J. (Legacy Dental Patient)
  • ‘‘Great friendly and very knowledgeable staff. Always making sure you don't have any questions and are satisfied. Only dental office I know with automatic financing. Just all around great office!’’

    Nicole B. (Legacy Dental Patient)
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Saturday: 8.00am – 2:00pm
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