Professional Dental Cleanings

Imagine keeping your natural teeth forever — never needing dentures, never experiencing the embarrassment of tooth loss. It’s possible when you practice good oral hygiene that includes regular professional dental cleanings with a holistic dentist!

Dr. Patel and the dedicated team at Green Dentistry in San Francisco want every patient to have clean, healthy teeth and gums so they can enjoy their best smile and quality of life for as long as possible!

Your mouth is the gateway to the rest of your body, so it is only natural that a healthy mouth is a key component in staying healthy overall. To keep your mouth looking and feeling its healthiest, we highly encourage every patient to visit Green Dentistry in San Francisco for a professional cleaning at least every 3 months.

Most dentists recommend cleanings every 6 months as the standard for maintaining oral health. However, as a holistic dentist, we know that getting cleanings every 3 months gives our patients the best chance at achieving and maintaining excellent long-term oral and overall health.

Additionally, some patients (especially mouth breathers) are more prone to oral disease or predisposed to other health problems in which oral health is a factor. Getting a professional dental cleaning every 3 months not only keeps your teeth and mouth healthier, it also allows Dr. Patel to more closely monitor your health for any changes that merit additional investigation or treatment.

The biggest benefit to quarterly dental cleanings is the time and money it saves you in dental treatments. More frequent cleanings means less chance for tooth decay to develop, and if it does develop, we can catch it at the very early stages, when treatment is simpler and less costly for you. This means less need for extensive dental restorations like crowns and root canal therapy. While it may seem like getting your teeth cleaned every 3 months is an added expense, it is really a long-term cost saving measure.

Green Dentistry is always looking for the best techniques and technologies to provide gentler, more precise care that supports your whole-body wellness. That’s why we are proud to offer Guided Biofilm Therapy in San Francisco. Dr. Nammy Patel recently completed advanced certification in GBT so our patients can now benefit from this revolutionary approach to routine dental cleanings.

Guided Biofilm Therapy focuses on removing the sticky bacterial film in your mouth that leads to cavities, inflammation, and gum disease. Instead of relying on heavy scraping, GBT employs the use of warm water and a fine polishing powder to clean around the teeth and gums, covering spots where normal cleaning tools cannot reach. Most San Francisco patients say it feels lighter and more comfortable than traditional methods.

Why Our San Francisco Patients Love Guided Biofilm Therapy

GBT also works beautifully alongside our holistic gum care. When appropriate, Dr. Patel may recommend pairing your cleaning with laser bacterial reduction to further reduce harmful bacteria and protect the gums.

If you’re curious about trying Guided Biofilm Therapy in San Francisco, ask about it when you schedule your next cleaning. Many of our patients try it once and decide it’s the way they want their cleanings done from now on.

Watch the video below for detailed information about Guided Biofilm Therapy.

Anyone with teeth needs regular professional dental cleanings — toddlers, children, teens, adults… everyone. The best way to keep your teeth and gums healthy is to take care of your basic oral hygiene at home on a daily basis and visit our holistic dental office in San Francisco every 3 months for a professional cleaning.

Brushing and flossing at home is essential but can never be enough to completely prevent tooth decay, no matter how diligent and careful you are with your oral hygiene routine. Only a professional dental cleaning can get the hidden plaque and tartar that a toothbrush and floss cannot touch.