Dental Hygiene & Cleaning Calgary

Regular dental cleanings help you keep your teeth and gums healthy. At Cougar Ridge Dental, we clean your teeth and teach you how to care for them at home. This prevents bigger problems and saves you money.

What happens during your cleaning

Our dental hygienists check your mouth at every visit. During your appointment, we will:

Step 1: Examine your mouth
We check your gums and teeth for any problems.

Step 2: Remove plaque and tartar
We gently clean your teeth to prevent gum disease.

Step 3: Polish your teeth
We make your teeth smooth and remove any remaining tartar.

Step 4: Apply fluoride
We protect your teeth with a fluoride treatment.

Our hygienists get to know you and work with our dentists to plan your care.

Why you need professional cleanings

Even if you brush and floss well, plaque builds up in hard-to-reach spots. Over time, this can cause cavities, gum disease, pain, and tooth loss. Regular cleanings prevent these problems.

What are plaque and tartar?

Plaque is a sticky film that forms on your teeth every day. Bacteria in plaque create acids that damage your teeth and irritate your gums. This can lead to gum disease.

When you don't remove plaque, it hardens into tartar. You can't remove tartar with a toothbrush—only a dental professional can. Brush twice a day, floss once a day, and get regular cleanings to control plaque and tartar.