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Ultrasonic teeth cleaning: why everyone needs it

Ultrasonic teeth cleaning: why everyone needs it

Methods of plaque removal - outdated and modern

People since ancient times have tried to solve the problem with tartar. What only means and devices were not used! They tried to remove tartar with iron, cloth, charcoal, tree bark, salt, chili pepper, coconut oil and much more. To modern people this all seems wild, strange and unacceptable. How good it is that science and technology do not stand still, and bring with them more humane and effective ways.

Mechanical cleaning
A few decades ago, mechanical cleaning with a special tool was the only method of removing tartar. But what inconveniences the patient had to endure during and after the procedure: pain, bleeding gums, increased sensitivity of enamel. The procedure itself was not always of high quality: in order to remove the entire sub-gingival calculus with the instrument, it was necessary to spend a lot of time and after that to carry out control procedures, which were just as unpleasant. Currently, manual cleaning is auxiliary: it is used to remove particularly hard deposits after ultrasound.
Chemical cleaning
Chemical cleaning involves the use of special pastes, which include alkalis and acids. Despite the painlessness of the procedure, this way of cleaning teeth from plaque also has significant disadvantages. First, chemical cleaning can not completely remove tartar under the gum, and secondly, the aggressive substances included in the means, destructive effect on enamel and gum.
The above-mentioned methods of cleaning teeth have long been outdated and are not used in modern dental clinics. And why should they? After all, there is a more progressive, technological and high-quality method of removing tartar - ultrasonic cleaning of teeth.
Ultrasonic cleaning
The emergence of ultrasonic tooth brushing in dentistry has made life much easier for both patients and doctors. Today, ultrasonic tooth brushing is the most common, safe and effective method of removing hard dental deposits, including supra- and sub-gingival calculus.

In some civilized countries, ultrasonic teeth cleaning is included in the mandatory set of measures to combat major dental diseases.

What is an ultrasonic scaler

Ultrasonic scaler is a special device for removing dental deposits. The device destroys tartar by the impact of high-frequency ultrasonic waves.

Removal of hard mineralized deposits from teeth, cleaning of hard-to-reach spaces above and below the gums, destruction of pathogenic microbes, prevention of caries, restoration of natural whiteness of enamel - all this became possible with the appearance of such an indispensable device in dentistry as a scaler.

Technology of ultrasonic cleaning

First of all, the hygienist assesses the condition of teeth and gums. Then for each patient is selected a suitable tip and nozzle on the scaler. The doctor begins to treat each tooth in turn with ultrasound. Under the action of ultrasonic vibrations, tartar is destroyed, plaque is removed from the surface of the tooth and from the sub-gingival space, and periodontal pockets are washed. The cleaning is completed with a thorough polishing of the teeth.

This procedure takes about 60-90 minutes - the duration depends on the amount of deposits and how long professional hygiene has been performed before. The result is the complete removal of soft and hard plaque from the teeth, including hard-to-reach interdental spaces. And you not only see the brilliant effect, but also feel it, because the surface of the teeth becomes smooth.

Despite the fact that ultrasonic cleaning is a gentle procedure, in exceptional cases, with increased sensitivity of enamel or deep cleaning of the sub-gingival area, the hygienist may use local anesthesia.

Indications

The main indication for ultrasonic tooth brushing is the presence of hard plaque. The following signs will help you determine if you have tartar:

visible plaque that is yellow-brown in color
Itchy and bleeding gums
bad breath
gum recession
tooth mobility

Ultrasonic teeth cleaning is necessary even if you don't have any alarming signs (we didn't tell you about hard-to-reach places for nothing. The procedure should be performed at least 2 times a year. On the doctor's recommendation, the number of ultrasonic teeth cleaning can be increased for those patients who have periodontal disease, as well as installed crowns, dentures, veneers, bracket systems.

Children ultrasonic tooth brushing is allowed from the moment of appearance of permanent teeth and only for medical reasons.

Contraindications

Although ultrasonic tooth brushing is the safest and gentlest method of plaque removal, it, like any other medical procedure, has a number of contraindications, including:

systemic chronic diseases (endocarditis, asthma, bronchitis, epilepsy, etc.)
tuberculosis
hepatitis, HIV, AIDS
milk bite
allergy to the preparations used during cleaning
acute respiratory infections and acute respiratory infections

Contraindications

Recommendations for dental care after ultrasonic teeth cleaning

Do not eat or drink for the first 2 hours
During the first two days, if possible, brush your teeth after each meal.
Stop smoking for 1-2 days
For the first week, follow a sparing diet, avoid sour, spicy, hot and cold foods.
When brushing your teeth use floss and special brushes, as well as paste for sensitive teeth, brush with soft bristles.
Eat hard fruits and vegetables

Numerous positive reviews about brushing teeth with ultrasound indicate that this method really allows you to effectively and painlessly remove even the most persistent and dark plaque, while reducing the risk of caries and returns teeth natural whiteness. The cost of this procedure is much cheaper than prolonged treatment of the consequences of plaque.

In Dentistry, ultrasonic teeth cleaning is performed as part of a set of procedures called "denticure". It includes: