Leslie North Dental
Scaling, Polishing and Fluoride Therapy
Your dental hygienist will tell you that the key to a lifetime of clean and healthy beautiful smiles is to combine good hygiene habits with the occasional scaling, polishing & fluoride therapy. But what is scaling, polishing, and fluoride therapy?
Scaling is a standard procedure where a dentist scrapes off the plaque and tartar from the teeth’ surface and underneath the gum line.
Subsequently, the teeth are polished to leave a smooth glossy finish, making it difficult for plaque to form in the future.
Finally, the teeth are topped with a protective layer of fluoride, which fortifies the tooth’s outer protective layer (enamel) against bacteria penetrating the tooth and causing damage to the core tissue where delicate nerves and blood are.
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Scaling and polishing together significantly decrease plaque buildup on the teeth. Scaling gives your teeth and gums a cleaning that ordinary toothbrushes cannot perform. Polishing leaves your teeth with a glossy-clean finish, which not only gives them a great look but also functions to prevent bacteria buildup in the future. When combined, scaling and polishing leave your teeth with a fresh, clean, and confident smile!
Tooth polishing is a standard procedure at the dentist’s office and does not require any patient preparations. Polishing alone does not prevent tooth decay unless accompanied by a cleaning routine such as scaling and flossing at the dentist’s office.
For patients with highly sensitive teeth, cup polishing may be preferred. For patients with severe wear and erosion of the teeth, polishing may be limited.
To keep your teeth consistently looking and feeling glossy-clean a routine involving scaling and polishing is recommended every 6 months. For patients with periodontal conditions or a faster buildup of plaque, more frequent appointments are recommended.
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral. It has been an essential part of dental health practice for decades. Fluoride strengthens the tooth’s enamel, protecting the tooth’s tissue against bacteria and cavities.
A dentist provides a professional fluoride treatment using a much higher concentration than in water or toothpaste, making it a more substantial treatment than anything at home.
Fluoride treatments do not require any preparation, and they take a few minutes to complete. After the treatment, patients may be advised to not eat for 30 minutes until the fluoride is fully absorbed by the teeth.
Fluoride can be absorbed by the teeth in one of two ways:
Topically from toothpaste and professional treatments by a dentist.
Systematically from water and dietary supplements.
For best results, getting fluoride both topically and systematically is recommended.
Familiar at-home sources of fluoride include:
Eating fish with its bones
water
food cooked in water
tea
infant formula
Depending on oral health, fluoride treatments can be recommended every 3, 6, or 12 months. A fluoride rinse may be prescribed for at-home use for those at high risk for cavities or weakened enamel.
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Professional Team
Our dentists are all recognized by leading industry organizations, and work with the best clinical partners and dental labs to provide you with top-notch dental care.
Committed to safety
We are always prioritizing your safety at every step by taking measure such as health screening, sanitization, enhanced PPE etc.
Comprehensive Dental Care
From general dentistry, dental implants and same day crown fittings, to cosmetic dentistry such as invisalign & teeth whitening at Leslie North Dental we offer the highest level of dental care.
Flexible Payment Options
In order to facilitate your dental treatments, we accept almost all the insurance coverages and we also offer installment payments for specific treatments.
Gary S.
So I was back at the dentist again today! It met every expectation. I was nervous, once again all the staff made me feel at ease. They make sure when your appointment is at 2pm it’s at 2pm.. unlike most make you wait an hour or more!! I could just go on and on about this pace.. just simply amazing
Justin D.
Best one around. Always pleased after I visit. Staff is incredibly professional and helpful. I’ve never had a bad experience and neither has the rest of my family, needless to say, these dentists really know what they are doing.
Steven H.
This place is wonderful!! The entire staff is friendly and makes you feel welcome. They really care for their patients comfort. Dr. Shokati did a fantastic job on a crown for me and fillings. He took great care and made sure I was comfortable the entire time
At Leslie North Dental Clinic, our world class professionals provide a scaling and polishing treatment that is second to none! for our dental cleaning treatments and experience your clean and glossy best!