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Regular dental cleanings are the most important thing you can do to keep your teeth and gums healthy for life. Dr. Matthew Collins and our team remove the plaque and tartar your toothbrush can't reach, at a calm pace that keeps every visit comfortable. Whether you need a routine cleaning or deeper gum therapy, the focus stays on your long-term oral health.
Not every patient needs the same cleaning. Dr. Collins recommends the right type based on the health of your teeth and gums, so you get effective care without overdoing it. Cleanings are one part of our broader family dentistry care and pair naturally with your routine dental exam.
A standard cleaning, also called prophylaxis, removes plaque, tartar, and surface stains from teeth and gum lines. Recommended every six months for patients with healthy gums.
Includes scaling above the gum line, polishing, and flossing between every tooth.
Also called deep cleaning or scaling and root planing, this treatment removes hardened tartar and bacteria below the gum line, where gum disease starts.
Recommended for patients with gingivitis or periodontal disease. It may be done in stages over multiple appointments to keep you comfortable.
For patients who have completed periodontal therapy, maintenance cleanings keep gum disease from returning. Typically scheduled every three to four months.
This deeper, more frequent cleaning protects the bone and gum tissue that hold your teeth in place.
Gentle, kid-friendly kids' dental cleanings keep growing smiles healthy and build positive habits early.
Often paired with fluoride treatments and dental sealants for extra cavity protection.
Most patients are in and out within 45 to 60 minutes. Here's how the visit flows from check-in to your take-home plan.
We start by checking your medical history and any updates since your last visit.
We measure the depth of your gum pockets to assess the health of your gums.
We carefully clean teeth above and around the gum line using gentle ultrasonic and hand tools.
A smooth polish removes surface stains, then we floss between every tooth.
Optional fluoride varnish or sealants add extra cavity protection, a natural fit with our preventive care services.
Dr. Collins reviews findings with you and walks through what to focus on at home.
Regular cleanings prevent gum disease, cavities, and tooth loss, but the benefits go further. Untreated gum disease has been linked to heart disease, diabetes complications, and pregnancy issues. A 45-minute cleaning every six months protects your whole body.
Stops cavities before they start.
Reduces your gum disease risk.
Removes surface stains between visits.
Clears away buildup and bacteria.
Two Rivers Dental Group sees cleaning patients from Springfield and the surrounding Lane County communities. For deeper stain concerns beyond what a polish can fix, ask about professional teeth whitening. Our office at 1717 Centennial Blvd, Suite #3 is open Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 541-287-7874 to schedule your next cleaning.
Every six months for most patients with healthy gums. If you've had gum disease, Dr. Collins may recommend periodontal maintenance cleanings every three to four months to keep it from coming back.
A routine dental cleaning should not hurt. You may feel light pressure or mild sensitivity, especially if it's been a while since your last visit. Our team works gently and checks in with you throughout, and numbing options are available for deeper cleanings.
A regular dental cleaning removes plaque and tartar above the gum line and is for patients with healthy gums. A deep cleaning, also called scaling and root planing, treats active gum disease by cleaning below the gum line where bacteria collect. Dr. Collins will tell you which one your gums actually need.
Yes, most patients at our Springfield office pair them. Booking your cleaning and exam together means one trip every six months covers your full checkup.
Schedule your next cleaning at our Springfield office. Book online or give us a call.
541-287-7874