Dental Cleaning

[kenhung123]

I am allowed to clean my teeth at the dentist twice a year but I'm not sure if thats a good idea because my parents say that cleaning thins the teeth out if you do it too much. I tried to search the net but can't really find any disadvantages with cleaning.

Do you think cleaning actually thins out the teeth?

[Fyrefly]

I think your parents have confused professional cleaning with dental bleaching.

[sgeorge]

Nothing is wrong with getting your teeth professionally cleaned at the dentist. It's just a more effective way of removing plaque, than at home.

Teeth cleaning is part of oral hygiene and involves the removal of dental plaque from teeth with the intention of preventing cavities (dental caries), gingivitis, and periodontal disease. People routinely clean their own teeth by brushing and interdental cleaning, and dental hygienists can remove hardened deposits not removed by routine cleaning.

Overuse of tooth bleaching can result in permanent and uncomfortable thinning of tooth enamel, making the teeth permanently sensitive to extreme temperatures, such as heat and cold, plus irritants such as sugar and other substances.