Our patients sometimes ask:
“What is the difference between a regular cleaning, i.e. prophylaxis, and deep dental cleaning, i.e. scaling and root planning? And why do I need periodontal maintenance? It feels just like a regular cleaning.”
Those are good questions!
Here’s what you need to know about dental cleaning and maintenance to keep your oral health at its best.
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Whether you are an adolescent, parent, or grown adult, you’ve probably heard someone tell you about getting wisdom teeth removed.
And, we get it… hearing about a dental procedure is never fun or exciting.
Well…except to us. But that’s beside the point.
If you haven’t had your wisdom teeth removed yet, you’re probably wondering:
Do I really need my wisdom teeth removed?
Getting your wisdom teeth removed has become a sort of rite of passage – but not everyone needs to have their wisdom teeth removed.
Let’s find out if you need this procedure and what can happen if you keep your wisdom teeth.
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