Professional Dental Cleanings at Shen Dental in Vancouver

A bright, healthy smile starts with preventative maintenance. While regular brushing and flossing at home are critical, plaque eventually hardens into a mineralized substance called tartar (calculus). Tartar cannot be removed by a standard toothbrush and requires professional dental instruments to clear away.

At Shen Dental on Oak Street, Dr. Herbert Fisher and his certified dental assistant provide gentle, thorough dental cleanings. Our goal is to prevent gum disease, reverse early staining, and keep your teeth feeling completely refreshed and smooth.

What We Do During Your Dental Hygiene Appointment

A professional hygiene appointment is a comprehensive treatment designed to safely protect your teeth and support healthy gum tissues:

Periodontal Check: Before we begin, we carefully assess your gums for signs of inflammation, bleeding, or recession to monitor your overall periodontal health.
Gentle Scaling: Using precision dental hand instruments and ultrasonic scalers, Dr. Fisher or his dental assistant gently removes tartar and plaque buildup from the surfaces of your teeth and just below the gumline.
Prophy Polishing: We use a specialized polishing paste to buff away surface stains left by coffee, tea, and food, leaving your enamel bright and silky smooth.
Professional Flossing: We professionally floss between every tooth to clean deep into hard-to-reach areas and stimulate blood flow to your gum tissues.
Fluoride Treatment: To finish your visit, an optional protective fluoride application can be applied to help remineralize weak spots in your enamel and fortify your teeth against cavities.

Protecting Your Wider Systemic Health

Leaving tartar on your teeth can lead to gingivitis (inflamed gums) which can progress into periodontitis (advanced gum disease).

The Oral-Systemic Connection: Chronic gum disease destroys the bone supporting your teeth and has been linked by health professionals to systemic issues like heart disease and diabetes. Regular cleanings are your ultimate defense against these developments.

What to Expect During Your Hygiene Visit

Getting a professional teeth cleaning at our clinic is a smooth, structured process.

Oral Health Screen

Step 1.

Dr. Fisher or his dental assistant evaluates your teeth and gum pocket depths to build a safe, personalized scaling baseline.

Targeted Scaling

Step 2.

We gently remove soft plaque and hardened tartar blocks from your enamel using advanced clinical instruments.

Polishing & Flossing

Step 3.

We buff away dark surface stains using a refreshing polishing compound, followed by a meticulous deep floss.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How long does a standard dental cleaning take?

A standard preventative dental cleaning and hygiene appointment typically takes between 45 to 60 minutes. This gives our team plenty of time to meticulously clean your teeth, update your files, and answer any home-care questions without rushing your treatment.

Q: Is teeth cleaning painful if my gums are sensitive?

A dental cleaning should never feel painful. If you have naturally sensitive teeth, exposed roots, or dental anxiety, please let Dr. Fisher or his dental assistant know before your treatment starts. We can easily utilize topical numbing gels or modify our scaling techniques to ensure your appointment is completely relaxed.

Q: What is the cost of a dental cleaning at Shen Dental?

Our dental hygiene and cleaning fees conform precisely to the standard pricing models of the current BC Dental Fee Guide (scaled by the number of scaling units your mouth requires). We offer convenient direct billing to major insurance providers, and Shen Dental is a registered provider for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP).

Book Your Dental Cleaning at Shen Dental Vancouver

Keep your smile bright, clean, and completely protected. Located conveniently at 3737 Oak St (Unit 102), our team is ready to welcome you.