The main signs of gum disease are redness or bleeding, increased sensitivity and bad breath. Statistics show that 9 out of 10 people have experienced this at least once in their life. As a rule, the causes are ordinary — simply failing to follow hygiene rules. That is why professional teeth cleaning deserves proper attention and should be done regularly — twice a year.
Our clinic offers the “professional teeth cleaning” service. Using a special device, the doctor will remove harmful deposits and plaque, polish the enamel and apply fluoride varnish. And all of this is painless and safe.
Why is professional cleaning important?
Many people ask: why go to a doctor to clean your teeth if you can do it yourself? The answer is simple: toothbrushes and floss cannot reach the truly hard-to-access areas of the mouth. For example, no one can clean a periodontal pocket on their own. The same goes for removing plaque between the teeth and other deposits. After assessing the situation and measuring the depth of the periodontal pockets with a special computer probe, the specialist will plan the course of treatment and preventive measures.
Professional teeth cleaning: the devices and compounds used
Use of the ultrasonic scaler and Vector therapy
Ultrasound can achieve impressive results. Every dentist toolkit should include an ultrasonic scaler. This equipment cleans the tooth surface of hard deposits. The enamel is not damaged, and there are no unpleasant sensations.
The second device is called Vector. Today version of this device has been improved many times and is now a unique apparatus capable of effectively cleaning periodontal pockets. It is used for both treatment and prevention.
Use of calcium bicarbonate and the Air-Flow device
A directed jet of water and air, if the pressure is strong enough, can remove any deposits. The advantages of this method are also available in dentistry, which is why Air-Flow was created. It can remove plaque between the teeth and in subgingival pockets. In this case the directed jet is not just water but a special aerosol containing calcium bicarbonate. The enamel surface and the subgingival area are cleaned of deposits easily, painlessly and safely.
Healthy teeth at any age
Problems with teeth and gums will not make themselves known if you pay attention to your health in general and to their condition in particular. Do not put off your visit to the dentist — a preventive check-up twice a year is a genuine necessity. The doctor will give recommendations on preventive measures and hygiene to follow, which will significantly reduce the risk of problems with your teeth and gums.
