Deep Cleaning Dental Appointments in West Lake Hills, TX
If it’s been a while since your last check-up, we may recommend a deep cleaning.
Even if you brush and floss regularly—tartar, plaque, and/or calculus accumulates on teeth in those hard-to-reach places. If this harmful material isn’t removed, then it can cause cavities, tooth decay, and periodontal disease Professional dental cleanings are recommended every 6 months, however, if it’s been a while since your last check-up, we may recommend a deep cleaning.
A typical deep cleaning consists of 2 or 4 appointments, with each treating one half or one quadrant of your mouth. Depending on the needs of each individual patient, we may incorporate one or more of the following:
- Ultrasonic Cleaning – Our specialized dental scaler features a vibrating tip to break up hard plaque and calculus. A pulsing jet of water also helps dislodge material and clean the tooth surface.
- Scaling and Root Planing – Harmful build-up is removed from around and below the gumline. Root surfaces are smoothed and made more resistant to plaque.
- Laser Periodontal Treatment – Our dental laser is used to combat gum disease with a special frequency of laser light, calibrated to kill bacteria and sterilize infection. Even better, it does this while leaving healthy tissue intact, AND encouraging a healing response. So, patients treated with laser therapy typically see quicker recovery times and better overall periodontal health in the long run.
For deep cleaning appointments, contact us today at (512) 328-0911.
Dr. Angela Burns moved to Austin 10 years ago and instantly fell in love with our beautiful city. Dr. Burns is originally from the Texarkana area. She attended Texas A&M for her undergraduate degree and The University of Tennessee Health Science Center for her degree in dental surgery (DDS). Dr. Burns is committed to providing her patients with gentle, technologically advanced dental treatment. She attends an average of 60 hours of continuing education every year. She is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Texas Dental Association, and the Capital Area Dental Society. Dr. Burns and her husband, Gary, have an 11-year-old daughter, Sydney, who is a proud 6th grader at Hill Country Middle School. She is also very involved in the Eanes PTO, her church, and loves raising her family in the Westlake community. “Growing up, I was drawn to mediating and helping others feel more included and less anxious. I was a camp counselor, student government officer and being the oldest of five, I was the family mediator. I found that I had a calling to help alleviate stressful situations for others and realized that being a good listener was something that was key to this. These skills really helped guide me into becoming a dentist that has based my practice on relationships, empathy and a sense of comfort. I knew that I wanted to provide an atmosphere that felt like home when others walked in. Our practice is small, personal and state of the art and we hope you feel like you’re hanging out with friends when you are here!” When she is not practicing dentistry, Dr. Burns enjoys traveling, hiking the greenbelt, enjoying Austin’s music scene, and eating Amy’s Ice Cream.
