In a professional cleaning, buildup and stain are removed above your gum line. When build up appears below the gum line, it indicates gum disease and requires a different procedure for removal. Regular checkups protect you from the buildup you can’t see at home.
The widespread use of fluoride has made the surface of teeth so hard the process of dental decay has changed. Cavities are smaller and harder to diagnose. Preventive treatments – like fluoride rinses and dental sealants – have protected the surface of teeth so well, that when a tooth forms decay it starts deeper in the tooth.
Research suggests that nearly 27 percent of dental patients experience their first tooth loss between the ages of 21 and 30.