Teeth cleaning

The hygienist chooses in favor of one or more methods based on the examination of the oral cavity, the patient’s age, the condition of the enamel and gum tissue, the presence of fixed dentures, crowns, braces in the mouth. There are instrumental, hardware, chemical methods of professional oral cavity sanitation.

Manual or mechanical professional cleaning

Special tools “scalers” of various shapes are used - rasps, chisels, hooks, curettes. It is used with an abundance of tartar or as an addition to hardware methods. Sometimes it becomes the only possible option if the patient has contraindications to other types of teeth cleaning. Not used in case of the high sensitivity of enamel.

Ultrasonic scaler

High-frequency sound waves can destroy even dense mineralized deposits. A parallel jet of water supplied through a nozzle washes away tartar debris. This technology allows you to get rid of solid deposits even in hard-to-reach places.

Air Flow

The method of professional teeth cleaning is based on the “sandblasting” principle of operation. Together with a stream of water and air, a soda-based cleaning abrasive is supplied through the handpiece nozzle. The composition of the powder contains coarse and fine abrasive fractions. The Air Flow method is good at removing soft plaque, allowing you to return the natural shade of the enamel.

Laser cleaning

One of the most expensive procedures. The principle of the method is the destruction of water molecules by a laser inside the structure of plaque and tartar. Tooth tissue remains intact, and all unnecessary is removed. In parallel, the laser has a disinfecting effect, reducing the risk of infection.

Chemical method

A composition based on acids and hydrogen applies to the teeth. In the course of a chemical reaction, the structure of plaque and calculus is destroyed. However, the method is ineffective in the interdental space, therefore it can be used in combination with other options.

For each patient, a professional dental cleaning may differ in price. The doctor will choose the most effective combination of methods for a particular case.

First, the procedure is aimed at preventing caries and periodontal disease. It is in the soft plaque and tartar that the pathogenic microflora is concentrated. The vital activity of bacteria forms an acidic environment that softens the tooth enamel and leads to the formation of caries. Turning to dentistry to clean your teeth from calculus, you also keep your gums healthy, prevent premature tooth loss.

Professional dental cleaning at the dentist allows you to get rid of food debris in hard-to-reach places, where it is difficult to reach with a toothbrush yourself. The doctor will help clean out the gum pockets, return the gum tissue to its normal position, and restore blood supply to the cervical region.

Also, dental cleaning of teeth is carried out before prosthetics, the installation of braces, and implantation. This is a must when visiting a periodontist dealing with gum and oral cavity problems.

The results of the examination select the protocol of the procedure. Teeth cleaning in dentistry is carried out in several stages. A hygienist doctor can choose a specific method of work, or work complexly. The first stage consists in assessing the condition of the tissues of the oral cavity, identifying the nature of the deposits.

How much does it cost to brush your teeth at the dentist - will depend on the specific method or procedures included in the complex. To maximize the effectiveness of the procedure, hygienists often use a combination of ultrasonic techniques and Air Flow. This combination can be completed mechanically.

The ultrasonic scaler is effective on hard deposits and the “sandblasting method” is effective on soft deposits. Cleaning your teeth from stones at a price depends on the complexity of the case. If the deposits have gone deep under the gum, deep curettage with surgery may be required.

After removing plaque and deposits, the doctor will polish the enamel with a brush and paste. The teeth feel smooth and the enamel becomes shiny.

At the final stage, the doctor protects the enamel by applying fluoride varnish or gel. Thus, the enamel instantly receives a protective shell, becomes immune to acidic environments and bacteria.

Regularly referring to the clinic to a professional hygienist, the patient receives objective benefits for himself that significantly improve the quality of life. Timely hygienic teeth cleaning is:

• the natural shade of enamel without plaque;
• fresh breath, thanks to the cleaned interdental spaces and gum pockets;
• prevention of caries and periodontal disease;
• lack of bleeding;
• high self-esteem and well-being.

International standards carry high-quality professional teeth cleaning in Kyiv out. Our clinic is equipped with modern equipment, and dental hygienists have been trained to provide the highest level of services in practice.

It is necessary to get rid of soft plaque and hard deposits when treating gum disease and surgical interventions. This will reduce the risk of inflammation, infection, and faster tissue healing. For teeth cleaning at the dentist, the price depends on the chosen method and related manipulations. The approximate cost for your case can be found at the consultation after the examination.

After the enamel and gingival pockets have been exposed, the patient should be encouraged to consolidate the result. For this, products with coloring pigments are removed from the diet, and a “white diet” is prescribed.

You will have to temporarily remove from the diet:

• Black tea;
• coffee;
• Red wine;
• carbonated sweet water with food colors;
• chocolate and sweets that can stain mucous membranes, tongue enamel.

Also, foods with high sugar and acid content are removed from the menu. Hard snacks - crackers and nuts - are also undesirable until the enamel has restored normal mineral balance.

It is recommended to abstain from nicotine for at least 3 days. Smoking makes saliva viscous, washing of the interdental space is worse, and natural remineralization is disturbed.

After the hygienic cleaning of the teeth in dentistry, the patient has selected a toothpaste, a brush, and a rinse aid, which will take care of the teeth and prevent the formation of new plaque.

For several days, the patient needs to brush his teeth after each meal, not just after waking up and before going to bed. If this is not possible, use liquid rinse aid or clean water.

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