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Teeth Cleanings in Dillon, CO

At Summit Dental Group, a lifetime of healthy, confident smiles starts with exceptional preventive care. Our expert team provides comprehensive, gentle dental cleanings and professional dental hygiene services in Dillon, CO, tailored to protect your smile from plaque, tartar, and gum disease. Led by Dr. Steven Mitchell, DDS, our dedicated hygienists combine advanced dental technology with a compassionate, personalized approach to ensure your routine checkup is comfortable, thorough, and highly effective.

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At-a-Glance: Preventive Care at Summit Dental Group

Comprehensive Hygiene Services: Professional teeth cleanings and preventive dental care tailored to your unique smile.
Targeted Protection: Advanced removal of stubborn tartar buildup to actively protect your smile against gum disease.
Total Body Wellness: Dental care designed to support your long-term oral health and boost your overall systemic well-being.
Local and Convenient: Trusted, high-quality family dentistry serving Dillon, Silverthorne, and greater Summit County, CO.

What to Expect During a Professional Dental Cleaning

Regular dental cleanings at our Dillon dental practice take your personal oral hygiene routine to the next level. We focus on patient comfort and clinical excellence to ensure your visit is completely stress-free. During your routine hygiene appointment, we provide:

Ultrasonic and Manual Scaling

Our trained hygienists gently clear away harmful plaque and tartar buildup from above and below the gumline.

Polishing and Stain Removal

We use a specialized polishing paste to remove surface stains caused by coffee, tea, or high-altitude dryness, leaving your teeth feeling ultra-smooth.

Comprehensive Screening

As part of every dental cleaning, we perform a thorough examination of your teeth, existing dental work, and gums to catch warning signs of decay or structural damage early.

High-Altitude Oral Care Tips

Living in Colorado's high country presents unique oral health challenges, including dry mouth. Our hygiene team provides customized tips to keep your mouth hydrated and protected.

Frequently Asked Questions

Many groups have expressed concern in the past several years over the use of amalgam fillings (also called silver fillings). Dental amalgams contain low levels of mercury, and this has led many people to believe that these fillings are linked to a number of conditions including Alzheimer’s, autism, and multiple sclerosis.

Public Health Agencies on Amalgam Fillings

A number of public health agencies like The American Dental Association (ADA) and the FDA have confirmed the safety of dental amalgams and stated that there is no scientific basis for the link between mercury-based fillings and these or other conditions. The fact is that there is no known cause for these conditions and no evidence to support the claim that removal of amalgam fillings can cure these or any other condition.

Safety

The mercury in dental amalgam is mixed with other metals like silver, copper, tin and zinc to create a stable alloy that has been safely used by dentists for over 100 years to fill cavities and preserve the decayed teeth of millions of patients. The FDA reconfirmed the safety of dental amalgams in March of 2002, and in 2006, the National Institutes of Health concluded several large-scale studies that further supported the earlier findings of the FDA.

Additionally, the concern over adverse health effects resulting from the very small amount of mercury vapor released from amalgam fillings has been found by the ADA to have no scientific basis. In fact, consuming seafood is likely to expose you to more mercury than the vapor that is released from amalgam fillings.

Gum disease, or periodontal disease, is a chronic bacterial infection caused by the daily buildup of plaque on your teeth. When plaque isn't completely removed by brushing and flossing, it hardens into tartar. This tartar acts as a magnet for bacteria, continuously irritating your gum tissue and eventually destroying the bone that supports your teeth.

It typically progresses through two distinct stages:

Gingivitis: The early, 100% reversible stage marked by red, swollen, or bleeding gums during brushing.
Periodontitis: The advanced, chronic stage where the gums pull away from the teeth, forming infected pockets that break down the supporting bone and structural tissues, which is the leading cause of adult tooth loss.

Because gum disease is a silent condition that rarely causes pain until it is severe, watching for warning signs like persistent bad breath, receding gums, or bleeding is critical. Furthermore, clinical research links this chronic oral inflammation to systemic health risks like heart disease and diabetes. Regular professional dental cleanings at our Dillon office safely remove tartar and catch these symptoms early to keep your smile and body healthy. Schedule your visit today!

The type of treatment we choose to alleviate teeth grinding (bruxism, or bruxing) depends on its cause. In most cases, teeth grinding, or bruxism, occurs while you are sleeping. This constant force can cause deterioration of your teeth and dental work. It can also cause problems with your jaw joints (TMJ).

Causes of Teeth Grinding

There are many different reasons for teeth grinding, but the treatment most commonly used at Summit Dental Group to prevent damage to your teeth and the development of TMJ problems is a custom-made night guard that is worn during sleep.

Bruxism is often thought to be related to stress, but grinding of your teeth may also be a result of a misaligned dental bite. Since there are so many reasons why people grind their teeth, a thorough dental exam is needed to make sure we choose the correct treatment.

Teeth grinding is an issue that needs to be addressed promptly in order to reduce the risk of developing more serious dental problems. If you have questions about treatment for your teeth grinding, please contact our Dillon dental office and we will be happy to arrange an appointment to help relieve your symptoms and get you the help you need.

If you experience discomfort when eating hot or cold foods, you may be experiencing the symptoms of sensitive teeth.

Tooth sensitivity can be the result of any one of a number of dental problems including:

Once the underlying cause of tooth sensitivity is determined, it can usually be easily treated. It may be as simple as using a desensitizing toothpaste, but proper treatment for relief of symptoms can only be determined by your dentist. Talk to your Dillon dentist if you have any questions about proper oral hygiene or concerns about tooth sensitivity. Book a consultation online today!

If your teeth bleed when you brush, it may be a sign that you are not brushing and flossing thoroughly. It may also be an indication of the presence of gum disease. If you are experiencing bleeding gums, you should make an appointment at our Dillon dental office for a professional cleaning with a dental hygienist.

Even if you are very diligent with your at-home oral health routine, you may still develop periodontal disease. The reason for this is that tartar that builds up in the nooks and crannies of your teeth cannot be removed by brushing and flossing. A dental hygienist is trained to find this buildup and remove it during a regular professional cleaning.

Get More Information at Your Appointment

During your appointment, your teeth will be thoroughly cleaned and examined to see if gum disease is developing. The hygienist at our Dillon dental office will also be happy to show you the proper way to brush and floss to avoid bleeding gums and the onset of gum disease.

Please contact our office if you have any questions about proper oral hygiene practices or to set up an appointment for a cleaning. Our oral hygienist will be happy to spend the time with you to make sure that you are protecting your dental health with a good routine of oral hygiene

The Most Powerful Weapon Against Oral Health Problems: Prevention

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Did you know that you can drastically increase your chances of enjoying a lifetime of great dental health? The secret isn’t a mystery, it’s proactive prevention. While a solid at-home routine of brushing and flossing is vital, true oral wellness requires a partnership with a professional dental team.

At Summit Dental Group, our experienced team has committed themselves to the advanced education and training necessary to detect dental issues before they become serious or costly to treat. Proper daily oral hygiene, combined with our clinical expertise, serves as the ultimate building block for your smile.

Why At-Home Brushing Isn't Enough

As you go through your day, a sticky, bacteria-laden film called plaque constantly builds up on your teeth. If plaque isn't completely removed, the bacteria and sugars within it produce harmful acids that eat away at your healthy tooth enamel.

While brushing at least twice a day and flossing daily are non-negotiable, toothbrush bristles and floss simply cannot reach all the deep grooves, tight spaces, and microscopic nooks where plaque hides. Over time, unremoved plaque absorbs minerals from your saliva and calcifies into a rock-hard substance known as tartar (calculus). Once tartar forms, it can safely and effectively be removed only by a registered dental hygienist using specialized clinical instruments.

As part of every dental cleaning, our hygienist will carefully examine your teeth to look for signs of other problems that may be developing. When caught early, we can treat these concerns before they become serious and difficult to treat.

Call Today for a Consultation with our Dentist in Dillon

We are committed to working with our patients to protect their oral health. We would love for you to visit us to find out how we can help you achieve the goal of a smile that is healthy and beautiful. Please contact our Dillon dental office so we can arrange a consultation at your convenience.

Meet Our Doctor:

Dr. Steven Mitchell DDS

Dr. Mitchell attended Florida State University and the University of Notre Dame for his undergraduate education and obtained his dental training at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and the University of Memphis. He also has extensive postgraduate education, specifically selecting courses focusing on oral surgery and dental implants.

His most recent training in full-mouth rehabilitation allows him to provide smile makeovers to his patients for confident, healthy, beautiful smiles. His commitment to lifelong education means he is constantly evaluating emerging dental methods and technologies in order to provide his ...

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