The health of the dentition directly depends on the quality of care. The main prevention of oral diseases is regular cleaning. It is necessary to use toothbrushes, pastes, and floss daily. But home treatments are not enough for quality care. They do not allow you to remove hardened plaque and tartar. In modern dentistry, several methods are used to cleanse enamel. The Zuub Clinic offers its clients the safest and most effective technology.
Ultrasonic teeth cleaning allows you to qualitatively eliminate all formations, without harming the enamel, and acts as a preventive measure for major oral diseases.
What is ultrasonic teeth cleaning
The usual soft plaque that forms in the dentition can be easily removed with a brush or floss. But the formations harden over time and turn into stone. It is impossible to remove it with a brush. It is not possible to qualitatively remove plaque that contains components of tobacco smoke, coloring pigments of tea and coffee drinks. The use of chemicals creates a risk of damaging the enamel structure. This procedure is especially dangerous in case of increased sensitivity.
Ultrasonic cleaning uses a special device to remove plaque. Skyler creates an ultrasonic wave. Its length and frequency are selected by a qualified specialist for the patient personally, taking into account the condition of the enamel. Therefore, ultrasonic teeth cleaning is absolutely safe.
The wave, passing through a layer of plaque and stone, destroys their structure and forces it to separate from the surface of the teeth. After this treatment, formations are easily removed from the enamel. The wave penetrates into the interdental and subgingival spaces, fissures, and any hard-to-reach places. This ensures high quality processing.
What is professional teeth cleaning and what problems does it help solve?
Professional teeth cleaning is performed in the office of a dentist-therapist. It usually consists of several stages, but is completed in just one visit. The procedure is considered complex and multitasking. She:
- effectively removes plaque in all places, including even the most inaccessible ones;
- removes tartar deposits;
- brightens tooth enamel and can be an alternative to teeth whitening if the problem with yellow teeth is not severe;
- prevents the formation of plaque and tartar in the future, as it makes the surface of the teeth perfectly smooth.
How often should you brush your teeth?
Ultrasonic teeth cleaning is an excellent preventive procedure that allows you to maintain their health and beauty and prevent diseases. The wave not only destroys tartar and plaque. It destroys pathogenic bacteria, eliminating the risk of creating a source of inflammation. During the procedure, pigment spots and layers of dyes are eliminated. Teeth become 1-2 shades lighter, which makes your smile more attractive.
The frequency of professional treatment depends on individual characteristics. Each person develops tartar at a different rate. Ultrasonic teeth cleaning is a safe procedure and can be performed from one to 4 times a year.
Cleaning the enamel is part of the preparation for dental implantation and prosthetics. Sometimes ultrasound treatment is required to process canals when installing a complex filling to ensure reliable fixation. In such cases, the procedure is prescribed by a specialist.
How to prevent tooth decay?
Price
The cost of ultrasonic teeth cleaning is determined individually; it depends on several factors:
- state of the dentition;
- availability of additional procedures;
- clinic categories.
If a dentist has to remove plaque and stones from all teeth, the cost of the procedure will be quite high. A patient who regularly undergoes professional treatment will not have to spend a lot of money.
After eliminating the formations, a number of additional procedures can be carried out: polishing, fluoridation, the cost of which is included in the total amount.
In high-category clinics, the price of cleaning is usually higher, since they employ highly qualified specialists and use effective drugs.
Indications for the procedure
It is recommended to have professional teeth cleaning for preventive purposes, even if nothing bothers you and your teeth visually look healthy. Typically, this procedure is performed during an annual visit to the dental clinic. It is also indicated if you are undergoing dental treatment. We are talking not only about installing fillings, but also about dental prosthetics or orthodontic treatment.
As for the frequency of visiting the dentist for professional cleaning, everything is individual. For most people, it will be enough to do this procedure 1-2 times a year. But sometimes there is an increased accumulation of plaque and, as a result, rapid formation of tartar. In this case, it is recommended to carry out cleaning every 3-4 months. This is especially important if you have gum problems. Also, more frequent cleaning is necessary for people who smoke, because cigarette smoke not only turns teeth yellow, but also contributes to the appearance of plaque on them. This rule also applies to patients who abuse wine, coffee and other products containing a high concentration of pigments that stain the enamel.
Teeth brushing technology
The duration of the procedure depends on the amount of work. On average, ultrasonic teeth cleaning takes 40-50 minutes. The procedure includes the following steps:
- examination of the oral cavity, assessment of the condition of the enamel, selection of wavelength and frequency;
- distribution of a special preparation on the surface of the teeth;
- ultrasound treatment;
- polishing
The procedure does not cause pain or discomfort, and no anesthetic drugs are used.
Our clinic employs qualified specialists with extensive practical experience. They will accurately assess the condition of the enamel and correctly select a safe operating mode. A special gel is applied to the enamel to increase the effectiveness of the wave. With its help, tartar, thick plaque, and age spots can be eliminated faster.
Special pastes are used to polish teeth after brushing. The procedure allows you to give the enamel ideal smoothness, eliminate unevenness and microcracks. This will prevent the formation of plaque on the teeth and prevent its accumulation for a long time. If the enamel is weakened, fluoridation is performed to strengthen its structure.
Why do I need to have an examination and x-ray at my first visit?
Being one of the best dentistry in Krasnodar with more than 14 years of experience, Smile Clinic has developed its own principles to provide the best dental care to our patients. From the moment you enter our dental office, we take responsibility for your well-being. However, without x-ray vision, neither our hygienists nor our doctors can guarantee the health of your teeth. An old filling that appears healthy may have internal decay that cannot always be detected just by looking at the tooth. Periapical pathology that forms at the tip of a tooth root that may have been injured during a catch (or other contact game) cannot be diagnosed and will not be discovered until the nerve is dead, in which case you may end up root canal treatment or, even worse, removal of such a tooth.
How harmful is brushing your teeth?
Ultrasonic teeth cleaning belongs to the category of safe, gentle techniques that do not harm the enamel or the body. But before carrying out the procedure, consultation with a specialist is necessary, as there are certain contraindications. Processing cannot be carried out if:
- arrhythmias;
- ARVI;
- hepatitis, HIV, tuberculosis;
- implants, orthopedic structures;
- high enamel sensitivity.
This procedure is not performed on children and adolescents whose bite formation has not yet completed.
Contraindications
Professional teeth cleaning is a safe procedure. However, it also has its contraindications. First of all, they concern the health of teeth and oral cavity. Thus, cleaning is not recommended if the patient is diagnosed with erosion of tooth enamel or has very high tooth sensitivity. The procedure is also contraindicated in cases where there are inflammatory diseases of the gums or other tissues of the oral cavity in the acute phase. However, it can be done immediately after the pathological process has been eliminated.
It is not recommended to perform professional hygiene if a person has an infectious disease or any other pathology in the acute stage. In this case, you first need to undergo treatment, and only then seek help from a dentist.
Caring for your teeth and mouth after professional cleaning
After cleaning at the dentist, your teeth look perfectly clean and white. You want to keep this feeling of freshness longer, so experts recommend adhering to the following rules.
- If you have had your teeth treated with ultrasound or fluoridated, do not eat food for 2 hours after the procedure. Also, if fluoridation was done, you should not brush your teeth on the same day.
- The first days after professional cleaning, it is recommended to brush your teeth not only in the morning and evening, but also after each meal. If this is not possible, then you should at least rinse your mouth with mouthwash.
- Professional cleaning can increase tooth sensitivity, so after the procedure you should avoid very cold or very hot foods. Sweet and sour foods are also prohibited.
- If possible, stop smoking for a few days after cleansing. Or at least minimize the number of cigarettes you smoke. This will help keep your teeth white.
- Choose the right toothpaste and brush for you. In this matter, it is better to consult your dentist.
Professional teeth cleaning is the key to their health and well-groomed appearance. Therefore, be sure to contact your dentist to undergo this procedure. In Sochi, you can do this at Author’s Dentistry “Skakovsky”. Our clinic has modern equipment, and our specialists practice only the most advanced cleaning techniques. If you would like an examination, a cleaning, or need dental treatment, contact us and you will receive all the care you need at the right price.
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Brush your teeth after eating and drinking
This is the basis of the basics, the main rule of the orthodontist patient. You don't have to brush your teeth except after drinking water. If you have 3 main meals and 2 snacks during the day, then there should be 5 brushes and pastes. Only in this case will it be possible to wear braces or aligners for 12–15 months without harming your teeth.
Most of the food remains in the braces, and among all the systems, the most inconvenient in this sense are ligature ones. The arch is attached with rubber bands (ligatures), because of this, the braces themselves occupy a large surface of the tooth, food gets under the arch and under the ligatures.
Modern non-ligature braces are more convenient. They are small in size, their clasps into which the arc is attached are smooth, so large pieces of food usually do not get stuck in them. But you still need to brush your teeth constantly.
And removable aligners do not affect the nutrition process at all. The main thing is not to leave them wrapped in a napkin while eating (this can cause them to break). But with this system, you won’t be able to avoid brushing: after all, you need to put the aligners on your cleaned teeth immediately after eating.
What to do if you spend a lot of time away from home, at work or traveling? The solution is elixirs and other mouthwashes, disposable brushes with paste already applied to them. If you have absolutely nothing on hand, you can get by with rinsing with water. But this should not become a system.
Have it professionally cleaned
Ultrasonic cleaning is not recommended if braces are installed - ultrasound can weaken the adhesive bond between the braces and the teeth. But Air Flow for fixed systems is completely safe. Such cleaning once every 4-5 months will help the entire treatment period pass without plaque, which provokes caries. Those who wear aligners can have both Air Flow and ultrasonic cleaning.
Plaque appears in all people, even in those who brush their teeth very carefully. Therefore, such cleaning is recommended to everyone approximately once every 6 months, and if indicated, a little more often.
When wearing braces and aligners, you should periodically undergo professional cleaning at the clinic.
