Most adults and children should visit their dentist in Mexicali at least every six months. Those who have an increased risk for gum disease and cavities may need to consider even more frequent dental hygiene appointments. You can expect your cleaning to last approximately an hour, depending on your oral health and home care. It’s a small investment in time for a big return – cleaner, healthier teeth, and gums.

During your preventive appointment, our dental hygiene team will use special tools to remove the plaque and tartar that has built-up on the surface of your teeth since your last cleaning. Plaque, the clear, sticky substance you can scratch off with your fingernail, is constantly forming on your teeth, and when it’s not thoroughly removed, plaque can turn into tartar in as little as 24 hours. Tartar, also known as calculus, is a form of hardened, often yellow dental plaque, and can only be removed by your dental hygienist.