Prophylaxis (Teeth Cleaning)

Powell Oral Surgery & Periodontics
10260 Sawmill Parkway
Powell, OH 43065
Phone Number for our Powell Office (614) 766-7777
Fax Number (614) 766-7779
Reza Bolourian, M.D., D.D.S. our board certified
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon provides
oral surgery and dental implants.
Jin Eslami, D.D.S., M.S. and Gazab Bhandal, B.D.S., M.S
provide periodontics, dental implant placement, gum grafting,
cosmetic periodontal surgery, gum disease treatments.

Serving Powell, Ohio and the following surrounding areas

Powell Ohio
Columbus Ohio
Dublin Ohio
New Albany, Ohio
Grove City, Ohio
Springfield, Ohio
Chillicothe, Ohio
Delaware, Ohio
Mount Vernon, Ohio
Cambridge, Ohio
Zanesville, Ohio
Marion, Ohio
Washington Court House, Ohio

Dental Cleaning (Prophylaxis)

A dental prophylaxis is a cleaning treatment performed to thoroughly clean the teeth and gums. Prophylaxis is an important dental treatment for stopping the progression of gingivitis and periodontal disease.

Prophylaxis is an effective procedure in keeping the oral cavity in proper health and halting the progression of gum disease. The benefits include:

Plaque removal. Tartar (also referred to as calculus) and plaque buildup, both above and below the gum line, can result in serious periodontal problems. Unfortunately, even with a proper home brushing and flossing routine, it can be impossible to remove all debris, bacteria and deposits from gum pockets. The experienced eye of a dentist or hygienist using specialized dental equipment is necessary to catch potentially damaging buildup.
A healthier looking smile. Stained and yellowed teeth can dramatically decrease the esthetics of a smile. Prophylaxis is an effective treatment in ridding the teeth of these unsightly stains.
Fresher breath. Bad breath (or halitosis) is generally indicative of advancing periodontal disease. A combination of rotting food particles (possibly below the gum line) and potential gangrene stemming from gum infection, results in bad breath. The routine removal of plaque, calculus and bacteria at our facility can noticeably improve halitosis and reduce infection.

Prophylaxis can be performed at our office or by your general dentist. It may be beneficial to have your regular cleanings done by Dr. Eslami, who is more familiar with the full scope of your periodontal disease. We recommend that prophylaxis be performed twice annually as a preventative measure, but should be completed every 3-4 months for periodontitis sufferers. It should be noted that gum disease cannot be completely reversed, but prophylaxis is one of the tools Dr. Eslami can use to effectively halt its progression.