Teeth Cleaning - Upper East Side

How important are teeth cleaning appointments?

It is a fact that teeth cleanings are the most effective ways of ensuring that the dentist is able to prevent to the best of his ability decay in a patients mouth and monitor any pre-exisiting conditions in order to ensure that you are receiving optimal dental care. The American Dental Association has reccomended that visiting a dentist “regularly” for a cleaning every 6 months is best if we are to ensure optimal dental care. However for some people, the best frequency could be every 3 months if the dentist has to treat extensive periodontal disease. It is unfortunate but if are at higher risk for gum disease, you may need to visit a dentist more frequently.

What happens during a teeth cleaning at New York Family Dental Arts?

During you cleaning and check Dr. Vaiman and Dr. Kessler will monitor you for decay and periodontal disease and give you advice on brushing and how to implement the proper routine dental care. At New York Family Dental Arts we strive to provide the highest standards in dental care. We cannot emphasize the importance of 6 monthly check-ups allowing us to guage the condition of your teeth, and gums and provide with an oral cancer screening. 

 

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Prophylaxis (Preventative) Cleaning - What is it?

On most occasions you visit the hygienist for your regular six monthly cleaning, it’s likely that this is the treatment you will receive. Patients with good dental health, who are not undergoing a treatment plan, will receive an overall check of the health and hygiene of the mouth every six months, and a thorough clean, especially in any hard to reach areas. Your hygienist will ensure the gum line is free of tartar, and polish teeth to shine, brighten, and lift away any staining or discoloration. The hygienist will pay particular attention to the stability of the teeth’s roots in the gum, and ensure there are no signs of gum disease, such as bleeding, or indication of other anomaly.

We will provide you with 

Thorough cleanings from our hygienist 

Preventive approach to your dental and gum health 

Bio-compatible tooth colored fillings and restorations

THOROUGH COMFORTABLE DENTAL CHECK UPS





When you come to us for your first visit, Dr Vaiman or Dr. Kessler will always make sure that your dental exam is comprehensive and complete. A comprehensive dental exam includes a regular dental checkup and teeth cleaning and teeth cleaning. We will provide you with the following: 

Oral cancer screening: Dr.Vaiman or Dr Kessler will examine your face, lips, neck, throat, tissues, gums, lips, tongue, throat, tissues, and gums for any signs of oral cancer. 

Digital X-rays: These x-rays are low in radiation and x rays your mouth only with no radiation going to other organs, Dr. Vaiman or Dr Kessler will examine your x-rays in order to evaluate areas of decay, cysts, tumors and will examine your bone loss, while noting your tooth and positions of your roots. 

Evaluation of your level of gum disease: Dr Vaiman or Dr Kessler will carefully check your gums and the surrounding bone around your teeth, looking for any signs of gingivitis or the more severe form of periodontal disease, known as periodontitis. We will probe six different spots around each one of your teeth. We do this to every patient on every visit. When we do these probings we archive them as reference points at each subsequent visit.

Evaluation and examination of tooth decay: During this evaluation we will make sure that we inspect all of your tooth surfaces for any signs of decay using special dental instruments. Evaluation and examination of existing dental restorations: During this process we will check your dental fillings, dental crown etc., We will make sure that all restorations are functioning properly to make sure that they are doing the job. 

How often should I have a teeth cleaning?

We are sensitive and understanding dental professionals who realize that not everybody is comfortable going to the dentist even if it is a regular cleaning. Are injections and fillings painless? If fillings are needed, our dentists will numb the area with a painless injection, then fill the cavity with a tooth-colored composite.

There is now no need for dark, silver fillings as we now use composite white fillings, also known as cosmetic fillings. These tooth-colored ceramic materials that we use are safe and extremely durable, and both Dr. Vaiman and Dr. Kessler able to custom color the filling or crown to match your natural teeth.

What type of instruments or technology does New York Family Dental Arts use?

The traditional way to detect tooth decay was by touching the surface of the teeth with a metal probe. If the metal probe stuck, then there was a cavity. Using new laser technology, our dentists can detect early tooth decay without taking the chance of missing even the smallest cavities.

Are the cleanings given gentle?

Our hygienists will make sure that your cleaning is gentle and thorough. We are sensitive and understanding dental professionals who realize that not everybody is comfortable going to the dentist even if it is a regular cleaning.

Are injections and fillings painless?

If fillings are needed, our dentists will numb the area with a painless injection, then fill the cavity with a tooth-colored composite. There is now no need for dark, silver fillings as we now use composite white fillings, also known as cosmetic fillings. These tooth-colored ceramic materials that we use are safe and extremely durable, and both Dr. Vaiman and Dr. Kessler able to custom color the filling or crown to match your natural teeth.

What should I do if I have not been to the dentist for a while for a teeth cleaning?

Make an appointment to see our dental hygienist. Discuss any concerns that you have keeping your teeth clean. In the future try and see the dental hygienist every 6 months in order to maintain optimal dental health and allows us to keep an eye on any developing problems.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Vaiman or Dr. Kessler please call us at (212) 628-3300 or click here to request an appointment online.