{"id":390,"date":"2017-10-11T12:12:05","date_gmt":"2017-10-11T17:12:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.savetheteeth.com\/?page_id=390"},"modified":"2017-12-04T09:57:39","modified_gmt":"2017-12-04T14:57:39","slug":"polishing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/savetheteeth.com\/procedures\/preventative-dentistry\/polishing\/","title":{"rendered":"Polishing"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Polishing is often the last step of a dental cleaning, scaling, and some restorative procedures. It smoothes and polishes the tooth or restoration surface and removes some stains.<\/p>\n

What is polishing?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Polishing is often the last step of a dental cleaning, scaling (deep root cleaning), and some restorative procedures, like when a new crown is placed. It smoothes and polishes the tooth or restoration surface and removes some stains.<\/p>\n

Tell me about the polishing procedure?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Michele Claeys or a hygienist will polish your teeth as the last finishing touch to regular cleanings and deep root cleanings (called scaling and planing). When a new restoration like a crown or composite filling has been placed in your mouth, Dr. Michele Claeys may polish it as well. Dr. Michele Claeys uses either a prophy jet polisher or a rubber cup polisher. The rubber cup holds a small amount of polishing paste which is held against the tooth surface on a spinning handpiece. Think of this as a gentle power sand and buff for your teeth. The prophy jet is more like a power washer, as it uses a jet of water and baking soda to smooth and polish teeth. Both methods are effective for removing some stains, and leaving teeth looking smooth and polished.<\/p>\n

Should I have my teeth polished?<\/strong><\/p>\n

While polishing is common, and helpful in certain circumstances, it is not a mandatory part of a standard cleaning. Ask Dr. Michele Claeys when and why she recommends polishing teeth.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

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