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Dental Cleaning/Prophylaxis

Dentists recommend dental cleanings for kids about twice a year to prevent disease and advanced tooth decay. At these appointments, your pediatric dentist looks for early symptoms of oral health issues. With an early diagnosis, the treatments are less invasive and less expensive. For a comfortable, preventative kids dental cleaning, call Tiny Smiles Pediatric Dentistry in Woodbridge, New Jersey or in Harlem or the Lower East Side, Manhattan.

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What Is Kids Dental Cleaning?

Prophylaxis is professional dental cleaning, an in-office dental procedure to remove the mineralized build-up of plaque and tartar. Dentists recommend the kids dental cleaning procedure at least twice a year to halt the progression of dental diseases and tooth decay.


Bacteria-rich plaque above or below the gum line causes irritation and inflammation of your child’s gum tissue. As a result, the teeth may develop cavities, the gums may pull away from the teeth, and the area may become infected. If left untreated, your child may suffer tooth loss and possible body-wide infections. On the Lower East Side of Manhattan, in Harlem, NY or in Woodbridge, NJ, at Tiny Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, board certified dentists offer:

  • Preventative procedures
  • Restorative treatments
  • Safe sedation techniques
  • Special needs dentistry

Is Kids’ Dental Cleaning Necessary?

Teeth cleaning for kids is the least invasive dental procedure used to prevent oral diseases, such as gingivitis and periodontitis. The kids’ dental cleaning procedure also promotes oral health. Other benefits of prophylaxis for kids include:

Regular dental cleaning can prevent future oral health issues while ensuring your child has a bright, healthy smile. The pediatric dentists at Tiny Smiles Pediatric Dentistry love working with children to promote better oral health.

Comprehensive teeth cleaning. Your family dentist uses the right tools to administer a deep cleaning of your child’s teeth. During a professional teeth cleaning, the dentist identifies teeth surfaces that need more attention and catches signs of serious conditions, such as oral cancer, diabetes and even kidney problems.

Regular dental cleaning can prevent future oral health issues while ensuring your child has a bright, healthy smile. The pediatric dentists at Tiny Smiles Pediatric Dentistry love working with children to promote better oral health.

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What Does Kids’ Prophylaxis Involve?

Kids dental cleaning occurs during a regular dentist visit. Prophylaxis is lighter than the type of deep cleaning needed after a diagnosis for a severe periodontal disease. Depending on the age of your child, the doctor may use an electric prophy brush, ultrasonic scaler or a hand instrument during the procedure. The general steps involved in the procedure include:

The dentist probes your child’s teeth and gums using a periodontal probe. The dentist is checking for symptoms of decay, periodontal disease and failing restorations.

The dentists at the dental practice in Woodbridge, NJ and in Manhattan, NY use the latest technology in dentistry for comfortable, yet effective dental procedures.Regular dental cleanings are not painful. If your children don’t practice healthy habits and you don’t take them to regular check-ups, the price may be a deeper cleaning that is both more expensive and more invasive.

What Can I Expect from a Dental Cleaning?

When you visit a dentist for dental cleaning, you can expect:
  • A consultative session so the dentist understands your child’s dental issues and symptoms
  • An evaluation of your child’s health
  • Examination of your child’s teeth, gums and inner cheeks
  • Possibly x-rays of your child’s teeth
  • A review of the dentist’s findings
  • A painless at-office procedure done in a comfortable setting
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