A professional cleaning is the foundation of a healthy mouth — and one of the simplest investments you can make in your long-term oral health. Performed by your dental hygienist in under 30 minutes, cleanings should happen every six months. That cadence matters: without it, plaque accumulates, hardens, and quietly sets the stage for gum disease and decay. Every routine cleaning at Alaska Smiles includes three essential steps: scaling, root planing, and polishing. Scaling and root planing is the careful, methodical removal of plaque and tartar from all tooth surfaces. The approach is tailored to what your mouth actually needs — not a one-size-fits-all protocol. Polishing finishes the process, smoothing the tooth surface so it's harder for plaque to take hold between visits. Clean teeth. A clear path forward.
"A great and friendly staff.Who are very informative.Took care of a tooth that had broken off asap."
