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.
Benefit
Contrary to popular belief, there is currently no evidence of the usefulness of occupational hygiene in preventing caries.
But professional cleaning is a good prevention of periodontitis. Moreover, for gingivitis and mild forms of periodontitis, it may be the only treatment method. By eliminating tartar, inflammation of the marginal gums is relieved - thus the periodontal condition is normalized, and other methods of treatment are not required.
Removing supragingival dark pigmented plaque improves appearance. Sometimes even professional hygiene is confused with bleaching. When whitening, the structure of tooth tissue changes chemically; when brushing, it only removes plaque adhering to the surface (the color of the teeth itself does not change, but visually they look lighter than with dark plaque).
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.
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.
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.
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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.
What to expect during a hygiene visit?
During your initial examination and dental cleaning, our hygienist will review and evaluate your medical history to determine if there are any medical conditions that may affect your treatment.
At each subsequent visit, the Doctor will evaluate your oral health and note any changes. Each new patient visit begins with our specialists performing x-rays. If you are pregnant or have a medical condition that prevents you from having an x-ray, please note this in your medical record. If you have had an x-ray within the last 12 months, please send it to our dental clinic by email
or bring the study disc with you. Our goal is not to take an x-ray, but to have diagnostic material so that we can provide you, our patients, with a comprehensive dental examination and draw up a comprehensive treatment plan. The doctor will screen for oral cancer and oral lesions, and also test for oral symptoms of other serious diseases, including heart disease, cancer and diabetes. One of our dentists will conduct an examination of your dentition (dental examination) to look for possible new and recurring cavities. If one is found, conditions and treatment options will be explained to you. During a periodontal examination, your gums will be assessed for signs of gum disease by measuring the periodontal pockets with a probe. Our hygienists are trained and certified to administer local anesthesia to relieve discomfort during treatment, although this is rarely required as they have a very light hand and therefore a very gentle touch. As a rule, the simple use of desensitizers provides comfortable tooth brushing. At the end of your visit, the dental hygienist will teach, review, and reinforce proper oral hygiene techniques, including effective brushing and flossing. Our patients prefer to be treated by the same dentist. Regarding hygiene appointments, we support the same. Having the same professionals working with you regularly develops mutual understanding and continuity of dental care and knowledge of the individual needs of each patient.
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.
Effect of professional cleaning on dental restorations
AirFlow affects restorations in the same way as it does on your own teeth - it removes attached plaque and creates slight roughness. Ceramic and metal structures normally have a surface smoothness higher than the enamel of your own teeth. Plaque sticks to them much less often, and there is no need to treat them at all if there is no need. If, nevertheless, air-abrasive treatment of ceramic, metal-ceramic or metal crowns is required, then they should be polished not with a brush and toothpaste, but with a special polishing set.
Separate polishing agents are also used for fillings, plastic, composite or metal-plastic crowns. These materials are less smooth than tooth enamel, and therefore accumulate plaque faster. Grinding the outer layer of such restorations can slightly improve their appearance, since these materials themselves darken over time, and the darkening is most pronounced in the superficial areas. However, the painted border between the filling and the tooth is not always eliminated in this way.
Ultrasonic treatment can lead to the loss of low-quality restorations. Even if the filling looked good outwardly and did not create any problems, its loss during ultrasonic cleaning indicates that adhesion to the tooth has already decreased to its minimum values. After some short time, such a filling would fall out on its own. But a dentist will not remove a high-quality restoration with an ultrasound, even if he really wants to and spends the whole day working on it.
Metal ultrasonic attachments are used to clean teeth. Composite fillings can become stained upon contact (the resulting streaks can then be easily sanded off). Contact with a metal ultrasonic tip is contraindicated for ceramic restorations (crowns, inlays, onlays, bridges) as cracks may form. For their processing, special polymer ultrasonic tips are used that do not damage the ceramics. The same attachments are used when cleaning implants.
Rice. 6. Ultrasonic tip for implants and ceramic restorations.
Dentistry “Zuub” – teeth cleaning
Each person decides for himself whether he needs to see a dentist for professional teeth cleaning. But we recommend not to neglect this opportunity to preserve their health and the attractiveness of their smile.
Tartar does not cause any problems and may remain invisible on the inside of the teeth. But it is an ideal environment for pathogens. The result of their vital activity is acids that destroy the structure of gum tissue and enamel. Therefore, bad breath will definitely appear, and inflammatory processes in the gums will begin, provoking the appearance of gingivitis and periodontitis.
Ultrasonic teeth cleaning will help cope with these problems and prevent negative consequences. At the Zuub clinic you will find:
- impeccable service;
- high quality and safety of procedures;
- reasonable prices.
Comfortable conditions, modern interior, polite attitude will help you relax and calmly prepare for the procedure. A highly qualified dentist with extensive experience will work with you. He will select the wavelength and frequency that will not harm the enamel.
The doctors of our clinic have the latest generation of devices in their arsenal. Their use guarantees effective removal of the most complex formations and high-quality teeth cleaning. The procedure will not cause discomfort, you will not have to endure pain. The result of the specialist’s work will be clean, absolutely smooth teeth. Lightening by 1-2 tones will restore the charm of your smile.
Despite the high quality and impeccable service, the procedure will not be burdensome for your budget and will not require exorbitant costs. The Zuub clinic offers affordable prices for ultrasonic cleaning.
Contact our specialists if you want to keep your teeth healthy and beautiful until old age.
If you have the symptoms described in this article, be sure to make an appointment at our clinic.
Don't self-medicate! Even the smallest problem, if not treated correctly, can significantly complicate your life.
By contacting us, you can be sure that:
- Get high-quality and free consultation .
- You will receive the best prices for treatment and the opportunity to receive a special promotional price.
- Only modern equipment and materials will be used.
- You will be treated by professional doctors with many years of experience.
- We offer treatment on credit or in installments. There is also the possibility of obtaining a tax deduction.
- We work seven days a week and without a lunch break, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Indications and contraindications for professional oral hygiene in dentistry
Like any other medical procedure, dental and oral hygiene has its own indications and contraindications. Indications include:
- The presence of soft or hard plaque on the dental surfaces;
- Inflammatory process affecting the gums;
- Presence of tartar;
- Prevention of the development of caries and other dental diseases;
- Enamel pigmentation as a result of smoking, frequent consumption of tea and coffee.
USEFUL TO KNOW: The dental hygiene procedure also helps to brighten them. After all the activities, the teeth brighten by about one to two shades. This is already a good result, but if you need perfect whiteness, then it is better to use an additional service of modern dentistry after hygiene - professional whitening!
Professional dental and oral hygiene must be performed before prosthetics, implantation, orthodontic treatment using braces, installation of veneers and lumineers.
Also, the professional hygiene procedure can be part of complex therapy in the treatment of diseases such as periodontitis and periodontal disease. It is also recommended for expectant mothers to undergo professional cleaning of their teeth and oral cavity in dentistry: during pregnancy, the risks of caries increase significantly and high-quality oral hygiene will be an excellent prevention of this disease!
However, in some cases it is impossible to maintain oral and dental hygiene. For example, with stomatitis, general infectious diseases of the body in acute form. First, it will be necessary to eliminate these diseases and only then will it be possible to undergo the procedure.
Professional oral hygiene is not recommended in case of severe thinning of the enamel or erosion of the enamel coating of the teeth. Under such circumstances, the procedure can do more harm than good!
Indications and contraindications for professional dental and oral hygiene are determined at a dental appointment: the doctor will conduct an examination and tell you whether in your case it is possible to undergo the procedure immediately or whether preliminary measures will be needed that will improve the quality of hygiene and make it as safe as possible for you!
Innovative new product!
The Swiss company EMS has released a new generation device, Air Flow Prophylaxis Master. He brought professional hygiene to an even higher level: ultrasonic cleaning became available to those with very sensitive enamel and patients with periodontitis. The new device is equipped with a nozzle for removing deposits under the gum - previously this procedure was not included in the standard list of professional hygiene procedures.
HOW OFTEN DO I CLEAN?
• Adults - once every 6-12 months. • Children with mixed dentition - every 3 months. • For those who wear braces - at intervals of 2-4 months. • For older people with dentures - every 4-5 months.
Vector Paro device
Another progressive technology in the field of dental hygiene belongs to the German company Durr Dental. The Vector Paro ultrasound device is designed to remove dental plaque under the gum, as well as for the prevention and treatment of periodontitis. Unlike conventional scalers, the tip oscillates here not horizontally, but vertically. Due to this, the risk of damage to the root surface is reduced to zero. The device does not use ordinary distilled water, but a mineral solution, which helps reduce tooth sensitivity after ultrasonic cleaning.
