Hygienic brushing of teeth - types and features

The procedure of hygienic teeth cleaning is necessary for every person, taking into account the peculiarities of nutrition (frequent consumption of chocolate, coffee, tea, etc.), bad habits (smoking), the presence of concomitant pathology that worsens the condition of the teeth. Hygienic teeth cleaning should be carried out daily at home - twice a day (morning and evening), and also in dental hospitals - professional cleaning, which is carried out after an examination by a dentist of the oral cavity (teeth, gums, tongue) and an assessment of its condition.

Professional oral hygiene is an auxiliary to personal hygiene and is necessary for the purpose of:

• removal of deposits from dental surfaces – pigmentation, plaque and tartar,
• polishing of dental surfaces and gum massage, which prevents their inflammation,
• eliminating unwanted, repulsive odor from the oral cavity,
• preventing loosening of teeth and development of caries,
• prevention of diseases in the oral cavity.

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Professional hygienic teeth cleaning

Professional hygienic cleaning of teeth is performed by a dentist. Its essence consists of removing plaque and tartar from the surface of the teeth, which forms in places where it is difficult to clean independently. Tartar is a combination of bacteria, dead cells, food debris, calcium salts, phosphorus and iron. Tartar is a reliable protection for bacteria from the action of toothpastes and brushes, which creates favorable conditions for their reproduction. Externally, this is manifested by the formation of dark brown spots on the surface of the tooth enamel - this is a sign that it is urgently time to see a dentist.

Professional hygienic teeth cleaning is carried out in several stages:

• 1st - hygienic cleaning of teeth with ultrasound,
• 2nd - hygienic cleaning of teeth with air flow followed by polishing with special brushes and pastes. Professional cleaning ends with the application of gel or varnish to the surface of the teeth. Professional cleaning of teeth can also be carried out using one of the technologies described above.

Professional hygienic teeth cleaning, which is carried out in a highly qualified dental clinic, creates a favorable environment so that subsequent hygienic teeth cleaning procedures at home are as effective as possible.

Who needs professional dental hygiene cleaning?

1. For those who smoke or have smoked before.
2. For those who consume coffee, tea and/or chocolate daily for a long time.
3. The presence of concomitant diseases that predispose to the formation of plaque and tartar:
   • diseases of the oral cavity – gingivitis, diseases of the salivary glands, etc.
   • chronic pathology of the digestive system – gastritis, cholecystitis, colitis, pancreatitis, etc.
   • the presence of foci of chronic infection - tonsillitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, etc.
4. Hereditary predisposition to periodontosis and/or periodontitis.
5. Deterioration of the color of tooth enamel, associated with individual characteristics of a person - the composition of saliva, characteristics of the enamel and structure of the tooth, etc.
6. When planning dental implantation, in order to prevent infectious complications.
7. In case of pregnancy planning – as a therapeutic and prophylactic method.

Contraindications for professional hygienic teeth cleaning are all inflammatory diseases in the oral cavity in the acute stage of the process.

Professional dental hygiene cleaning is recommended at least once every six to eight months, for smokers – once every four to six months, and for people with braces – once every three to four months.

When performing professional dental hygiene cleaning, you need to know that the majority of people have teeth that have a yellowish tint and professional cleaning is not able to make them snow-white as in the advertisement.

Hygienic cleaning of teeth air flow

Air flow hygienic teeth cleaning is based on softening and washing away plaque of varying intensity from the tooth surface. This technology is not chemical cleaning and teeth whitening, but an additional hygienic procedure that is used during professional teeth cleaning. Using the air flow hygienic teeth cleaning technology, the most inaccessible places are cleaned. This method uses a powder dissolved in an aqueous solution, which contains a high concentration of sodium bicarbonate (soda). The powder, as a rule, has a fruity or slight soda flavor, which depends on the manufacturer. The components of the powder are environmentally friendly and safe substances. Air flow technology consists of delivering a finely dispersed mixture under pressure in the form of a stream, which:

• removes dark brown plaque from the teeth;
• makes teeth several shades lighter.

Cleaning tooth enamel with the air flow device is:

• fast,
• painless,
• without damaging the architecture of tooth enamel.

After hygienic cleaning of teeth, air flow is not recommended:

• eat and smoke for an hour,
• Do not consume foods containing coloring agents for 24 hours – tea, coffee, beets, carrots, chocolate, etc.

Air flow hygienic teeth cleaning is highly effective when caring for teeth with braces. With braces, plaque quickly accumulates and is quite difficult to clean with a regular toothbrush. Plaque, accumulating around the braces, contributes to the development of caries, and cleaning teeth with the air flow method prevents its formation. For people who undergo a course of therapy using braces, air flow hygienic teeth cleaning is recommended once every three to four months.

Smokers and people who have not visited the dentist for a long time often have to use more aggressive methods of cleaning and whitening teeth than air flow.

The durability of the effect after hygienic cleaning of teeth with Air Flow depends on various factors:

• from the quality of personal oral hygiene,
• depending on lifestyle (dietary habits, bad habits),
• from concomitant diseases.

You can find out about the need for repeated air flow teeth cleaning from your dentist, whom you should visit at least once every six months.

The main advantage of air flow hygienic teeth cleaning is the most gentle effect on tooth enamel.

Contraindications to hygienic teeth cleaning with air flow:

• concomitant respiratory diseases - the presence of bronchial asthma, severe chronic bronchitis,
• inflammatory processes in the gums occurring acutely.

Hygienic cleaning of teeth with ultrasound

Hygienic cleaning of teeth with ultrasound is the most modern and safe among professional dental care. This method consists of removing plaque and tartar from the surface of the tooth enamel using a special device - an ultrasonic scaler (scaler), which acts on the teeth with ultrasonic vibration.

• Dental calculus is very hard in its structure, so it is very difficult to remove mechanically.
• The use of chemical methods to remove tartar disrupts the structure of tooth enamel (damages it).
• Using an ultrasonic scaler with precisely selected amplitude and frequency of oscillations, you can easily remove tartar from tooth enamel without damaging it.

Using an ultrasonic device for hygienic teeth cleaning you can:

• remove plaque of varying intensity,
• restore the natural color of teeth,
• prevent inflammatory diseases in the oral cavity.

Contraindications to ultrasonic teeth cleaning:

• the presence of arrhythmias, including an artificial pacemaker,
• decompensated conditions in chronic diseases (severe course),
• children (especially during the period of changing milk teeth to permanent ones),
• carried out with caution in case of increased sensitivity of teeth.

Hygienic cleaning of teeth with ultrasound is absolutely safe, does not have a damaging effect on tooth enamel and is painless (but some may still need minor anesthesia).

Reviews of dental hygiene cleaning

Reviews of dental hygiene cleaning are mostly positive. Many consider the hygiene procedure necessary, not very pleasant, but tolerable. According to reviews, the advantages of professional dental care are as follows:

• removes tartar and plaque quite well,
• after professional care, teeth become whiter,
• has a healing effect on the oral cavity,
• extends the life of your own teeth,
• improves appearance,
• preventive measure against bleeding gums and caries.

The disadvantages of hygienic teeth cleaning, judging by the reviews, are the following:

• high cost of cleaning methods,
• Some people experienced increased sensitivity of their teeth to chemical and thermal irritants after the session,
• a feeling of pain and discomfort during the cleaning procedure.

Hygienic cleaning of teeth has more advantages than disadvantages. And in modern times it should be done by everyone who cares about their health. After all, healthy teeth are the health of the whole organism, a shining smile, fresh breath and pleasant communication.