Polishing
What does a scale and polish involve? Polishing is done using a slow speed hand-piece with a soft rubber cup that spins on the end. Prophylaxis paste – a special gritty toothpaste-like material – is scooped up like ice cream into the cup and spun around on the teeth to make them shiny smooth. Polishing…
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Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride Treatment Reduce cavities Reduce enamel damage Reduce tooth sensitivity Tooth decay is caused by certain bacteria in the mouth. When a person eats sugar and other refined carbohydrates, these bacteria produce acid that removes minerals from the surface of the tooth. Fluoride helps to remineralize tooth surfaces and prevents cavities from continuing to form.…
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