A beautiful smile is an ornament of any person, but if the teeth look not very clean, it will not be as attractive as you want. Individual tooth cleaning with a toothbrush and toothpaste is a daily procedure for everyone, however, unfortunately, for many such care is not enough to have beautiful and healthy teeth.
Cleaning your teeth at home allows you to remove only about 60% of the contaminants. The surface of the enamel near the gums and in the interdental spaces remains practically unaffected. The remaining plaque accumulates, after which it is mineralized and converted into dark tartar. Tooth stone removed at home is no longer possible.
What is professional hygiene?
Hygienic cleaning of teeth (oral cavity) is a procedure that completely removes plaque and tartar from the surface of the teeth. It is recommended to be conducted at least twice a year. This not only helps maintain teeth in a decent aesthetic state, but also helps reduce the risk of caries and other diseases. In many cases, after hygienic cleaning of teeth in dentistry, no bleaching procedure is required (after cleaning, the enamel surface acquires its natural color).
Especially hygienic cleaning of teeth is recommended in such cases:
- those who smoke;
- those who drink coffee, tea, chocolate daily;
- with diseases of the oral cavity;
- with chronic diseases of the digestive system;
- when planning pregnancy;
- with braces available.
How is hygienic cleaning done?
Professional hygienic cleaning of teeth begins with the removal of calculus by ultrasound. Due to the microvibration oscillations created by the ultrasonic scaler, the plaque is destroyed (including under the gums), and the enamel remains intact. Accompanying the process is the supply of water head, which has a cooling effect, reducing discomfort and facilitating the removal of tartar . With increased sensitivity of the teeth sometimes there are unpleasant sensations, therefore it is recommended to apply local anesthesia.
After that, the enamel is treated with a special finely divided composition containing sodium bicarbonate (soda). The composition is supplied as a trickle under pressure. After such treatment the plaque is removed completely, and light grinding returns to the teeth a natural color.
At the third stage, the enamel is polished with an abrasive paste, which is selected individually by the dentist. As a result, the surface of the enamel acquires an ideal smoothness, even when seals are set.
In conclusion, the teeth can be treated with a special lacquer, which includes fluoride. This procedure is carried out to strengthen the enamel and get rid of unpleasant sensations in the future, associated with increased sensitivity of the teeth. Such a coating on the tooth surface lasts up to seven days.
Contraindications and restrictions of hygienic cleaning of teeth
Professional brushing of the teeth with the above method is not applied when
After hygienic cleaning of teeth it is impossible:
- Take food and smoke for an hour.
- Use products containing colorants (tea, coffee, carrots, beets, chocolate, etc.) for 24 hours.