Deep teeth cleaning

To maintain proper dental health, ME Dental of San Francisco recommends seeing you at least every 6 months for your dental cleaning and examination.
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Professional cleaning

To maintain proper dental health, ME Dental of San Francisco recommends seeing you at least every 6 months for your dental cleaning and examination. Plaque builds up over the course of 6 months that brushing and flossing cannot remove. It is for this reason that it is important to have a professional teeth cleaning. Plaque contains bacteria and is the main source of cavities forming in your teeth.
We also polish your teeth to remove any stains, leaving you with whiter and stain free teeth. Whether it is your doctor or your hygienist doing your cleaning, we ensure that you experience a very thorough, gentle, and efficient cleaning, leaving you with a healthier, cleaner, and fresher mouth.
Additionally, once a year, we measure your gum pockets to see how deep your pockets are. If we measure multiple 5mm or greater pockets, this is an indication you may need a deep cleaning too. ME Dental uses a dental laser for all our deep cleanings, going around all the deep pockets around your teeth to ensure that all the bacteria is killed under the gums. The use of a dental laser not only prevents the need for future deep cleanings, but it also helps healing and slows down bleeding. ​​

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What our patients say
“Dr. Moran is very diligent, I have never been so pain and cavity free. I did Invisalign and without MeDental, I would not feel this confident to smile. I am a happy patient!”
“I'd give 10 stars if I could – because Dr. Moran is a truly gifted. My husband wasn't looking for veneers but was blown away by my new teeth, so he's getting them too.”
“I wasn't sure what to expect knowing this was a new practice. Was SO surprised! The best 6-star dental experience l've had – exceeding my expectations in all aspects.”
“Dr. Moran is very diligent, I have never been so pain and cavity free. I did Invisalign and without MeDental, I would not feel this confident to smile. I am a happy patient!”
“I'd give 10 stars if I could – because Dr. Moran is a truly gifted. My husband wasn't looking for veneers but was blown away by my new teeth, so he's getting them too.”
“I wasn't sure what to expect knowing this was a new practice. Was SO surprised! The best 6-star dental experience l've had – exceeding my expectations in all aspects.”

Adult Prophylaxis: Professional Cleaning

ME Dental uses high quality Piezo tips to clean your teeth; this helps us clean all the surfaces of your teeth while you feel extremely comfortable with minimal vibrations and minimal water sprays. We also polish your teeth to remove any stains, leaving you with whiter and stain free teeth. Whether it is your doctor or your hygienist doing your cleaning, we ensure that you experience a very thorough, gentle, and efficient cleaning, leaving you with a healthier, cleaner, and fresher mouth.
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Deep Cleaning: Scaling & Root Planing

Deep cleanings are indicated for patients whose oral hygiene needs some extra help or who has not had a cleaning in a while. When plaque remains stagnant on the tooth and is not removed by flossing or brushing, the plaque mineralizes and hardens into what we call calculus, tartar, or buildup. The buildup remains attached on your tooth and on the root of your tooth and it is for this reason that a deep cleaning is necessary to remove it.
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Frequently asked questions

How often do you need a teeth cleaning?
​As the standard of care and as recommended by the American Dental Association, it is necessary to get your teeth cleaned every 6 months. If you tend to build up plaque faster than others, we recommend getting your teeth cleaned every 3-4 months.
I brush and floss each day, why do I need a cleaning?
A toothbrush and floss cannot get all surfaces of your teeth, especially areas under or near the gum line. During your dental cleaning​, we use special powered instruments and manual scalers to ensure we clean all the surfaces of your teeth.
Does deep cleaning teeth hurt?
Whether it is a regular cleaning or a deep cleaning, we always make sure to be as gentle as possible. For deep cleanings, to reduce pain throughout the procedure, we give our patients the choice of getting local anesthesia ​to numb the gums and the tooth or a topical gel we place on the gums to superficially numb the gums.
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I get a little anxious around vibrating dental tools, can you help?
Of course. The powered instrument we use efficiently cleans the teeth and gives us multiple settings of how high the vibrations are. This ensures we cater to all our patient’s sensitivity tolerance. Additionally, we offer patients the choice to just let us use manual scalers. While it takes a little longer, it is equally as efficient as the powered instrument.

Our approach to teeth cleaning

At ME Dental, we focus on deep teeth cleaning to protect and maintain your smile. Dr. Olivia Moran and our team provide personalized care, using advanced techniques to prevent issues before they arise. From regular cleanings to tailored oral health plans, we enhance both the health and beauty of your smile, making your journey to lasting wellness simple, effective, and empowering.
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Caring for your teeth over the long term

Your well-being is our top priority at ME Dental. We’re dedicated to more than just providing treatment; we’re here to support your long-term health and happiness. From tailored guidance to attentive follow-up, Dr. Moran and our team are committed to ensuring your comfort, satisfaction, and confidence every step of the way—creating smiles that look and feel great for a lifetime.

Invest in your smile

We accept most PPO insurance plans, and if you don’t have insurance, we have options to make your dental care affordable. We offer CareCredit financing as well as an in-house savings and payment plan, ME Dental Plan.
Need help with payment and financing options? Our friendly staff is here to help! Contact our San Francisco location.
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