Many people worry that teeth cleaning can cause teeth to become loose or create spaces between them. This is a common and understandable concern, but it's a myth we want to clear up.

The truth is, the looseness and gaps you see after a cleaning were already present. They were caused by the buildup of tartar and plaque, which had gradually eaten away at the bone and gum tissue supporting your teeth. The tartar acts like a wedge, filling the spaces and holding the teeth in place. When we remove this hardened buildup, we are simply revealing the damage that has already taken place. Our cleaning procedure does not cause this loss; it only removes the harmful substance that was hiding it. Regular cleaning is the only way to prevent this damage from happening in the first place.