Preventative Dental Care/Professional Teeth Cleaning Specialist
Metropolitan Dental Care
Nicole Mermet, DMD
Dentist & Cosmetic Dentist located in Midtown, New York, NY
Preventative Dental Care/Professional Teeth Cleaning
A variety of procedures occur in the dental chair for patients receiving preventive treatment, regardless of age. The dental exam itself is a form of prevention, as the purpose of the appointment is to detect the potential for dental decay, both during the oral exam and upon reading any dental images (x-rays) taken. Once the exam is done, the dentist can then recommend that the patient have his or her teeth cleaned, which is helpful in the prevention of cavities and gum disease. Teeth cleaning (also known as prophylaxis, literally a preventive treatment of a disease) is a procedure for the removal of tartar (mineralized plaque) that may develop even with careful brushing and flossing, especially in areas that are difficult to reach in routine toothbrushing. It is often done by a dental hygienist. Professional cleaning includes tooth scaling and tooth polishing and debridement if too much tartar has accumulated. This involves the use of various instruments or devices to loosen and remove deposits from the teeth. At least two professional dental cleanings are recommended a year for good preventative care.
Services
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Invisalignmore info
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Periodontal Diseasemore info
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Cosmetic Dentistrymore info
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TMJ Treatmentmore info
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Teeth Whiteningmore info
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Veneersmore info
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Implant Restorationmore info
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Crowns & Bridgesmore info
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Porcelain Onlaysmore info
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Denturesmore info
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Full Mouth Reconstructionmore info
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Implant-Supported Bridgemore info
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Cosmetic Bondingmore info
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Preventative Dental Care/Professional Teeth Cleaningmore info
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Sealantsmore info
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Oral Cancer Screeningmore info
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Deep Cleaning: Scaling and Root Planingmore info
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Dental Emergenciesmore info
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Digital Dentistrymore info
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Snore Guardmore info