{"id":309,"date":"2021-06-14T13:39:23","date_gmt":"2021-06-14T13:39:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.safe-dentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=309"},"modified":"2021-06-28T13:44:45","modified_gmt":"2021-06-28T13:44:45","slug":"dental-cleanings-near-me-oxnard-ca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.safe-dentalcare.com\/blog\/dental-cleanings-near-me-oxnard-ca\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Cleanings Near Me, Oxnard CA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"http:\/\/www.safe-dentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_685759288.jpg\" alt=\"dental cleaning\" class=\"wp-image-310\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.safe-dentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_685759288.jpg 1000w, http:\/\/www.safe-dentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_685759288-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.safe-dentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_685759288-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While many dental procedures can be dreadful, teeth cleanings are easily tolerated by most people because they\u2019re not only simple and painless, but also an important part of maintaining your long-term oral health. Ideally, dental cleanings should be performed every 6-12 months to prevent the buildup of plaque and tartar that can cause oral problems such as bad breath, cavities, gum disease, loose teeth, and so on. But your dentist may recommend shorter intervals if you\u2019re at greater risk due to pregnancy, your lifestyle habits, or your general health.\u00a0<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what exactly happens during a regular dental cleaning?<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Tartar and Plaque Removal&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The actual teeth cleaning process involves the use of specialized tools, such as scalers to remove plaque and calculus from the surface of individual teeth, between the teeth, and around the gum line. This step may take longer if it has been a long time since your last cleaning.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Polishing&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When all the plaque and tartar has been removed from your teeth, the hygienist will use a special&nbsp; brush with a soft rubber cup. This not only removes any surface stains, but also makes your tooth surface smooth and shiny to make it harder for plaque to form.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Expert Flossing&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This step helps to thoroughly clean the area between your teeth to remove any leftover plaque and toothpaste from the previous steps.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Rinsing&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dental hygienist uses a mouth rinse with liquid fluoride to remove any debris and clean your mouth.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Fluoride Treatment&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the final step, your dental hygienist may apply flavored fluoride by putting it in flexible trays that are then placed over your teeth for 30 seconds. This helps to strengthen your teeth and enhance the protection against plaque and calculus.\u00a0<br>Following the cleaning, your mouth may feel fresher and your teeth appear brighter. This is because teeth cleaning helps to prevent and treat gum disease and maintain tooth health, but also enhance the appearance of your smile. To learn more about what to expect from a routine<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safe-dentalcare.com\/services\/exam-cleaning-in-oxnard-ca\/\">dental cleaning in Ocnard CA<\/a><\/strong> , please contact our office today. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While many dental procedures can be dreadful, teeth cleanings are easily tolerated by most people because they\u2019re not only simple and painless, but also an important part of maintaining your long-term oral health. Ideally, dental cleanings should be performed every 6-12 months to prevent the buildup of plaque and tartar &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.safe-dentalcare.com\/blog\/dental-cleanings-near-me-oxnard-ca\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Dental Cleanings Near Me, Oxnard CA<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":310,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[56,25,50],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.safe-dentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/309"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.safe-dentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.safe-dentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.safe-dentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.safe-dentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=309"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.safe-dentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/309\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":311,"href":"http:\/\/www.safe-dentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/309\/revisions\/311"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.safe-dentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/310"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.safe-dentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=309"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.safe-dentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=309"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.safe-dentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=309"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}