Dental Hygiene & Teeth Cleanings
SE Calgary

Did you know that healthy teeth and gums are the cornerstone of a healthy mouth and a beautiful smile? That is why Forest Lane Dental is pleased to offer dental hygiene and teeth cleaning appointments to help you achieve the optimal oral health you desire. While regular home care is very important, it only focuses on areas of the teeth above the gum line (called “scaling”). A professional dental cleaning cleans your teeth not only above the gum line, but also the area below the gum (called “root planing”) that cannot be reached with home care. It is only through regular root planing and scaling combined that tartar, plaque and bacteria can be fully removed from hard-to-reach areas below the gumline. Regular professional hygiene appointments and cleanings can help keep your teeth and gums healthy from top to bottom! Forest Lane Dental looks forward to helping you achieve optimal oral health and wellness with regular dental hygiene and teeth cleaning appointments.

The Forest Lane Dental team understands that each patient will require a different hygiene and cleaning schedule tailored to their specific needs. Most people come in for a dental hygiene appointment every 6 months. However, some people may benefit from coming in every 3-4 months, while others may be able to visit every 9-12 months. Genetics, level of care at home, grinding habits and teeth positioning are all key factors in determining the best oral hygiene and cleaning schedule for each individual patient. For those experiencing gum disease, heavy staining, loose teeth or heavy calculus buildup, a higher frequency of cleanings will help keep teeth healthier. At Forest Lane Dental, our goal is to identify any potential issues early on and stop them before they escalate into a much more serious concern.