Professional teeth cleaning is a sought-after procedure for most Brickell Dental Care patients who want to keep their teeth and gums in good condition. This preventive method is used to combat the appearance of plaque. Plaque build-up is inaccessible for cleaning with a regular toothbrush. Over time, deposits crystallize and turn into stones. Located on the outer and inner side of the gum, they are very dangerous.
- Here bacteria appear and multiply rapidly.
- Dental stones are able to grow into the tissue, which is fraught with various inflammations.
- The sensitivity of the teeth increases.
- Appeared caries can provoke the development of periodontitis.
- Dental units begin to wobble and subsequently fall out.
Independent home hygiene is not able to cope with the problem. Such plaque is almost impossible to remove with a brush. To help come to the aid of dentists who offer the procedure of complex oral hygiene.
Professional teeth cleaning is…
The procedure includes several stages. First, soft plaque is removed from the teeth, removing pigment stains from tea, cigarettes and coffee. The cleaning process involves a strong jet of water, air and a special paste.
Hard plaque and tartar itself are removed with a special ultrasonic device. The presence of various thin nozzles allows you to effectively cope with deposits located above and below the gum.
In order to prevent fresh plaque from sticking to the teeth, doctors resort to the enamel polishing procedure. The value of the manipulation lies in the fact that the susceptibility of the surface to contaminants and plaque accumulation is significantly reduced.
The final stage is fluoridation or application of a special composition to strengthen the enamel and cover the teeth with a protective film. The duration of the composition varies from one to seven days.
Pros and cons of the procedure
Professional teeth cleaning is undoubtedly beneficial. What is the result of the procedure?
- The enamel becomes smoother and is able to more effectively absorb special substances and trace elements from food and toothpaste used for cleaning.
- In the process of plaque and tartar removal, the pathogenic environment that provokes various inflammatory processes in the oral cavity is eliminated.
- With the help of complex hygiene, problems with the treatment of gingivitis and periodontitis are solved. The method can serve as a reliable means of preventing diseases of teeth and gums.
- Conducted cleaning is able to rid the patient of bad breath.
Due to the removal of tartar, the aesthetics of the smile is improved. In addition, the teeth acquire their natural color after cleaning.
Along with its benefits, professional cleaning is not without some downsides. Patients with severe overgrowth of deposits experience painful sensations during the procedure. To eliminate discomfort, anesthesia is used. However, in 98% of cases, the procedure excludes the use of anesthetic drugs.
Removal of tartar involves damage to the gums. Such an injury is fraught with bleeding and painful sensations. Symptoms pass in a few hours. The gum heals within a week.
Professional cleaning of teeth with an ultrasonic device is able to provoke the loss of fillings. This occurs only when the fit of the filling to the tooth leaves much to be desired. Timely detection of such a defect can be useful, as it will stop the development of hidden pathological processes. Ultrasound is not able to remove a high-quality filling.
Contraindications
Not all patients can take advantage of this procedure. Who should not do it? Among the obstructive factors are distinguished:
- serious pathologies of the cardiovascular system;
- the presence of bronchitis or asthma;
- infectious diseases: tuberculosis, hepatitis;
- wearing a pacemaker;
- presence of implants or orthopedic constructions in the mouth;
- childhood or adolescence.
The way out of the situation has been found. A successful alternative solution that will replace ultrasound, is considered abrasive cleaning Air Flow. In addition, the high-level professionals at Brickell Dental Care, Miami, FL are able to minimize the negative effects of the procedure. Call us at (407) 989 99 99 or online at the website to schedule a professional dental cleaning.