What if cleaning feels sensitive?

Tell us; pacing and appropriate comfort options can be discussed.

Why do my gums bleed?

Inflammation is one possible cause; your clinician checks the reason.

Will insurance cover cleaning?

Benefits and frequency limits vary; confirm your plan's terms before treatment.

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Hygiene & Professional Cleaning

Planned opening 2027. We are not yet treating patients. These guides are educational; availability and treatment details require confirmation.

Remove plaque, hardened deposits and surface stain with cleaning paced around your comfort and practical support for home care.

Professional hygiene at Whole Tooth Dental combines careful cleaning with guidance you can use between visits.

Illustrative image: Hygiene instruments and a fine scaling tip laid in a rolled linen pouch — Illustrative imagery — generated to suggest the subject, not a photograph of Whole Tooth Dental or of any patient.

What it is, and why you might discuss it

Plaque is a bacterial film; calculus is plaque that has hardened and cannot be brushed away.
Cleaning removes deposits and polishes surface stain. Home-care coaching focuses on useful adjustments, not criticism.

How we assess whether it suits you

Check gum measurements and bleeding.
Review buildup, sensitivity and home care.
Consider health factors and previous gum disease.

What the process involves

01Discuss comfort needs and concerns.
02Remove plaque and calculus with appropriate instruments.
03Polish stain where suitable.
04Refine home care and choose a risk-based maintenance interval.

Alternatives worth asking about

Periodontal treatment
Deeper gum disease may need treatment beyond a routine cleaning.

Benefits

Removal of deposits brushing cannot remove.
Support for managing gum inflammation.
Personalized brushing and between-teeth cleaning advice.

Risks

Gums may feel tender or bleed temporarily.
Exposed root surfaces may feel sensitive.

Limitations

Cleaning does not replace daily home care.
Polishing cannot change the underlying color of teeth.

Timing

Visit needs and recall intervals depend on buildup and gum health. Your clinician confirms the plan rather than using one schedule for everyone.

Recovery

Follow any sensitivity advice provided. Ask about eating instructions if numbing or another product was used.

What affects the cost

These factors explain the scope of care, not a Whole Tooth price quote. Assessment fees are separate from later treatment estimates. Whole Tooth’s fees and disclosure policy require confirmation; ask about applicable assessment charges before arranging a visit.

Amount of buildup.
Extent of cleaning required.
Additional preventive care selected.

Questions people ask

References

Sources for background information; not a record of clinical approval or individualized instructions.

NIDCR — Gum disease