Fresher breath. Bad breath (or halitosis) can be indicative of advancing periodontal disease. A combination of food particles that have not been removed (possibly below the gum line) and bacteria around the teeth, gums, and tongue, result 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. We usually recommend that a routine dental prophylaxis be performed twice annually as a preventative measure. Patients who have been diagnosed with periodontal disease should have this treatment completed every 3-4 months. It should be noted that gum disease cannot be completely reversed, but prophylaxis is one of the tools Dr. Mike and Dr. Darcie use to effectively halt its progression.