Why do you need to brush your teeth?
To maintain healthy teeth and gums, it is necessary to ensure proper oral hygiene. Brushing daily morning and evening with toothpaste helps remove light plaque and food debris. However, without professional teeth cleaning, even using floss, rinses and other accessories at home will not give the desired result.
Let's take a closer look at the purpose of teeth cleaning, who is it especially recommended for, and how often should you undergo this procedure at the dentist?
Why is teeth brushing done?
First of all, it is worth noting that professional teeth cleaning differs markedly from whitening - an auxiliary procedure aimed at brightening the enamel. Cleaning is carried out primarily for hygienic purposes: from stones, plaque, etc. For this, polishing paste and modern equipment are used: powerful devices that cope with darkening, regardless of its etiology. Stains on the enamel appear from coloring foods (tea, coffee, juices), as well as from smokers or poor oral hygiene.
Professional teeth cleaning is especially indicated for:
- carrying out further procedures related to the treatment of teeth and gums as an initial stage;
- improperly performed oral hygiene - hardware cleaning provides comprehensive cleaning of teeth, including in hard-to-reach places;
- specific accumulations of teeth and the inability to carry out full oral hygiene at home;
- the presence of an installed brace system or orthopedic devices;
- gum diseases: chronic or acute periodontal disease or periodontitis;
- bad breath that does not go away even after brushing your teeth at home;
- rapid development of dental plaque - this problem often occurs when there is a disease of certain internal organs, such as the gastrointestinal tract.
Professional teeth cleaning is especially useful for the condition of fillings. Using polishing agents, specialists are able to extend the life of a dental filling and prevent it from darkening or cracking.
How often should you brush your teeth?
If you do not have any special problems with your teeth and gums, preventive cleaning is necessary once every 6 months. This is enough to maintain oral hygiene and prevent the formation of tartar, accumulated plaque and, as a result, caries and other diseases. Patients with problem teeth and gums are recommended to have their teeth cleaned once every 3-4 months.
How much does teeth cleaning cost? Everything will depend on the technology that the dentist uses when performing the procedure. Obviously, modern equipment is more expensive, which increases the final price of the service. However, it is the most effective and helps polish the enamel without discomfort or pain for patients.
As practice shows, the best results can be achieved by carrying out preventive professional teeth cleaning using Air Flow technology. It is carried out on a device of the same name using an abrasive powder that removes plaque and polishes the enamel.
Don't forget that in addition to cleaning, it is also important to follow all the dentist's recommendations after the procedure. Experts will tell you how to properly perform oral hygiene, which toothpastes and brushes are right for you?