Teeth cleaning goes beyond your daily brushing and flossing routine. Even the most diligent brushers miss those tricky spots between teeth and along the gumline. That’s exactly why Dr. Vikas Sikka at Higher Ground Dentistry in Upland offers professional dental cleanings to patients throughout the Inland Empire.

Your mouth has unique needs, which means the type of cleaning you need might differ from your neighbor’s. Here’s what we typically see in our practice:

The Standard Six-Month Cleaning (Prophylaxis)

This is probably what comes to mind when someone mentions a dental cleaning. We remove the plaque and tartar that has built up since your last visit, polish away surface stains, and give your teeth that smooth, clean feeling you can’t get at home. If your gums stay healthy and you keep up with your oral care routine, this routine prophylaxis cleaning usually covers all your needs.

Deep Cleaning When Your Gums Need Help

Sometimes we discover bacteria have made themselves comfortable below your gumline—a sign that gum disease might start developing. When this happens, a regular cleaning won’t do the job. We recommend scaling and root planing, which sounds intimidating but really just means we clean deeper than usual. We remove buildup from below the gums and smooth out rough spots on your tooth roots where bacteria love to hide. Most patients tell us how much better their mouth feels afterward.

Staying Ahead of Gum Problems

If gum disease has affected you before, we don’t want to see it return. That’s why patients with this history often visit us every three or four months instead of the usual six. These periodontal maintenance appointments help us catch any issues early and keep your gums in the best shape possible.

The Heavy-Duty Teeth Cleaning Reset

Life gets busy, and sometimes more time passes than you’d like to admit since your last dental visit. When significant tartar buildup accumulates, we might need to do what we call a gross debridement first. Think of it as clearing the deck so we can do a proper, thorough cleaning at your next appointment.

Professional Teeth Cleaning Benefits for Oral Health

Here’s the thing—these teeth cleaning services do more than make your teeth look nice (though that’s a nice bonus). Regular professional teeth cleaning prevents cavities, keeps your gums healthy, and helps us spot potential problems before they turn into expensive, painful issues.

Our Upland practice serves families throughout the area with weekend appointments, bilingual staff, and the kind of gentle care that makes even nervous patients feel comfortable. When professional teeth cleaning becomes convenient and stress-free, you’ll find it much easier to maintain good oral health habits.