Cleaning teeth from stones

Tartar is a hardened plaque that comprises small particles of food, bacteria, saliva, and dead cells of the oral mucosa. It accumulates in the interdental spaces, along the edge of the gums, and in other hard-to-reach places. Over time, more and more particles are attached to the existing plaque, resulting in the formation of dense tartar. They have an unaesthetic appearance and darken the enamel.

Ignoring dental calculus cleaning and oral hygiene are not the only causes of the problem. There are the following risk factors for the formation of hard deposits on the teeth:

• regular consumption of baked goods, sweets, and other high-carbohydrate soft foods;
• a few fresh vegetables and fruits in the diet, which, when chewed, function as a natural enamel cleaner;
• the habit of chewing food on one side;
• increased viscosity of saliva as a feature of the body or against the background of chronic diseases;
• diabetes mellitus and other endocrine pathologies;
• the roughness of enamel after wearing dental structures or poor-quality filling.

Removal of stones from teeth, the price of which is affordable for all our patients, is recommended for every person. If you do not clean, there may be the following consequences:

• the growth and reproduction of pathogenic bacteria that cause caries and gingivitis;
• the formation of hidden carious formation under dental plaque;
• detachment of the gums from the surface of the tooth, deepening of the gum pockets;
• exposure to dental roots;
• bleeding gums;
• the development of periodontitis and periodontal disease.

The most dangerous is a hard subgingival calculus, which can only be detected and removed at the dentist’s office.

Earlier in dentistry, a mechanical method of removing plaque was used, but it was abandoned because of its high trauma and poor results. Today, the following types of procedures are available:

1. Ultrasonic. The most popular and effective cleaning of teeth from stones, its price in Kyiv is low and is consistent with excellent hygienic and aesthetic results. The procedure is carried out using an ultrasonic scaler, which non-contact destroys and removes hard plaque from the tooth surface.
2. Laser. In this case, atraumatic stone removal is performed by exposure to laser radiation. Light energy has the same effect as ultrasound. Laser cleaning is rarely used, despite its effectiveness.
3. Chemical. The affordable price of removing dental calculus with chemical compounds is the only advantage, since such treatment can seriously damage the enamel. Weakly concentrated dry cleaning solutions can be used in the first step of the procedure to soften plaque.

Ultrasonic cleaning as prophylaxis of dental diseases is desirable for all people, regardless of the state of the oral cavity. Regular professional hygiene is especially important for patients with installed prostheses and braces, people with an increased tendency to develop caries.

Cleaning teeth from calculus is recommended before the planned installation of implants, crowns, veneers, as well as preparation for any type of treatment in therapeutic dentistry.

Dentists of the MC Dobrobut clinic prefer to provide patients with comprehensive hygiene, the first stage of which is the removal of stones. The procedure takes about 60 minutes and has several components:

• dental examination and selection of optimal methods of professional hygiene;
• pain relief with a large amount of calculus and increased sensitivity of the patient;
• determination of plaque boundaries using indicators;
• ultrasonic treatment of dental calculus;
• deep cleaning of periodontal pockets, if necessary;
• removal of soft plaque using Air Flow technology;
• enamel polishing and remineralization.

How much it costs to clean teeth from stones depends on the amount and complexity of plaque removal, the materials and tools used, the availability of orthodontic structures or dentures that require a special approach. The dentist can tell you the exact price after examining the dentition and oral cavity.

Plaque forms on the teeth all the time, so dentists advise you to sign up for cleaning every 6 months. Some people are advised to come to the procedure more or less often, depending on the condition of the teeth and gums.

At any time you can come to the Dobrobut clinic for dental calculus removal at an affordable cost in Kyiv, but do not forget about home hygiene. If the doctor’s recommendations are followed, the effect of professional cleaning persists for a long time, and caries develop less often.

To reduce the rate of plaque formation after brushing, there are the following rules:

• thorough cleaning of teeth twice a day for 2-3 minutes;
• the use of vertical movements with a toothbrush to clean the interdental spaces;
• the use of medicinal pastes on the recommendation of a dentist;
• introduction to daily hygiene of an irrigator and dental floss;
• eat raw fruits to clean your teeth naturally.

You can brush your teeth from calculus at the best price in MC Dobrobut dentistry. Experienced doctors will carry out all the manipulations accurately and painlessly, and after 1 hour you will enjoy clean, polished teeth and fresh breath.

To make an appointment with a dentist in Kyiv, call us by phone or leave a request in the feedback form.

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