What is a dental cleaning?

ByBrian “Weence” Bateman

A dental cleaning, also known as prophylaxis, is a routine procedure where the dental hygienist removes plaque and tartar from your teeth, and polish them to make them look and feel clean.

A dental cleaning, also known as prophylaxis, is a routine procedure where the dental hygienist removes plaque and tartar from your teeth, and polish them to make them look and feel clean.

Brian “Weence” Bateman is a health and medical writer who covers public health updates, healthcare policy, and medical developments affecting communities across the United States. He works closely with dentists and healthcare providers and focuses on making complex medical information clear, accurate, and useful for everyday readers.