Cleanings & Gum Treatments
We’re your partner in dental health.
A healthy smile starts at home, but you don’t have to go at it alone. At Jackson Family Dental, our general dental services are meant to support your daily hygiene habits.
I just want a cleaning.
How to Know What Type of Cleaning You Need
A comprehensive evaluation of your teeth and gums is the first step to classifying the type of cleaning that you need.
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Healthy (Prophy Prophylaxis)
Gums Have Healthy Color
Gums Hug Teeth Tightly
No Bleeding
Gingivitis
Gums Bleed Easily During Brushing & Flossing
Possible Bad Breath
Gums May Look Bluish-Red in Color with Plaque Present
Moderate Periodontitis (Scaling and Root Planing)
Teeth Look Longer as Gums Recede
Bad Breath & Bad Taste, Build-Up Present
Pockets of 4-6 mm Around Several Teeth
Advanced Periodontitis
Teeth May Become Loose
Constant Bad Breath & Bad Taste
Pockets 6 mm and Above (Bone Loss)