Professional Teeth Cleaning in Mississauga

What Happens During a Professional Teeth Cleaning

A professional dental cleaning gets to places in your mouth that you can’t at home: Plaque buildup around and under the gumline and an early warning system for cavities and gum disease. 

Your registered dental hygienist begins with a gentle assessment of your teeth and gums, then uses ultrasonic scalers and hand instruments to remove plaque and hardened tartar (calculus) from along the gumline and between teeth. Next comes a smooth polish to lift surface stains, followed by an optional fluoride treatment to strengthen enamel. When all of that is done, the dentist reviews your oral health and answers your questions, so you leave with a fresh, clean smile.

What Is Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT)?

Plaque is really biofilm: a sticky, organized layer of bacteria that forms on teeth, gums, fillings, crowns and implants. Left alone, it hardens into tartar and causes cavities, gum disease and bad breath. A traditional cleaning removes it mostly by scraping, then polishes with a gritty paste. GBT does it differently:

• We make the biofilm visible first. A harmless disclosing solution colours plaque so your hygienist can see exactly where it is, and so can you.
• We remove it with a gentle air-powder spray. Using Airflow, warm water, air and a very fine powder clear biofilm and stains from teeth, along the gumline, between teeth, and around braces and implants.
• We only scale where tartar remains. Hardened tartar is removed with a slim ultrasonic tip, only where it’s needed.

GBT is a structured protocol developed by the Swiss company EMS and used by dental practices worldwide. Research on erythritol air polishing, the type of powder GBT uses, has found that patients generally report less discomfort than with conventional instruments, and it’s gentle enough to use around implants and fillings.

Benefits of GBT

• Finding plaque: GBT colours it so nothing is missed; a regular cleaning relies on sight and feel.
• Removing plaque and stains: warm water, air and fine powder instead of scraping and gritty paste.
• Tartar: a slim ultrasonic tip only where needed, not across the whole mouth.
• Comfort: most patients find GBT gentler, especially with sensitive teeth.
• Braces, implants and crowns: cleaned gently, with no paste that can scratch.
• Home care: you see exactly where plaque builds up in your mouth.

The Benefits of Regular Dental Hygiene Visits

Consistent cleanings are one of the simplest ways to protect your long-term oral health. Routine hygiene appointments help you:

• Prevent cavities, gum disease (gingivitis), and tooth loss.
• Remove plaque and tartar that brushing and flossing cannot reach.
• Freshen your breath and lift coffee, tea, and wine stains.
• Catch early signs of decay, gum recession, and other oral health issues.
• Support your overall health, since oral and total body wellness are closely linked.

A little work here and there at regular intervals keeps your smile brighter and your future visits simpler.

How Often Should You Schedule a Teeth Cleaning?

Most patients benefit from a professional dental cleaning and checkup every four or six months, though the right frequency depends on your gum health, risk factors, and lifestyle. Patients managing gum disease, orthodontic treatment, or heavier tartar buildup may benefit from more frequent visits. Our Guided Biofilm Therapy approach makes each cleaning comfortable and thorough, and our team will recommend a personalized schedule that keeps your teeth and gums in top shape all year long.