Dental Cleanings

Dental cleanings address the buildup of tartar and plaque between teeth and along the gum line.  Our dentist, John E Sullivan, DDS, carefully and precisely eliminates plaque and tartar with light scraping.  Though you can do your part to prevent the buildup of plaque along your teeth and in between your gums with regular flossing and brushing, it will only carry you so far.  You need and deserve a professional dental cleaning in Carol Stream, IL 60188.  Our dentist has the dental instruments, knowledge, training and experience necessary to accurately target plaque and tartar without causing pain.  Our dental cleanings extend beyond simple scraping with dental instruments, extending to in-depth scaling and root planing, gross debridement and prophylaxis cleaning. 

Prophylaxis cleanings, also referred to as routine cleanings, are routine dental maintenance that set the stage for continued oral health.  Our dentist will remove as much plaque as possible, addressing the hardened calculus and stains on the surface of teeth.  However, teeth whitening might be necessary to fully address stained teeth. 

Scaling and root planing, also known as deep cleaning, is performed when patients are at risk for gum disease and also when patients have developed gum disease.  Every patient should be aware that plaque has the potential to accumulate as time progresses, eventually reaching the point at which it becomes calculus, also known as tartar, resulting in gum disease or other oral health issues.  Put your faith in our Carol Stream, IL dentist and we will proactively clean your teeth, helping you sidestep a litany of oral health problems down the line.