Laser toothbrushing is a painless, effective and safe way to remove tartar, as well as eliminate yellowness. This procedure is very popular. This is easily explained by its availability. In addition, modern laser technologies are used to clean tooth enamel. In this case, the procedure does not cause discomfort, because the effect is not carried out on the surrounding tissue. Thanks to this, the risk of caries or inflammation is minimized.
Who should carry out such a procedure
Laser toothbrushing is a procedure that will be useful to almost all people. After all, it allows you to return the enamel to its natural whiteness and completely remove the stone without harming the soft tissues. Experts recommend laser cleaning several times during the year. Indications for the procedure are as follows:
- Smoking.
- The appearance of dense plaque, tartar.
- An unpleasant odor that does not disappear even after a thorough rinse and regular brushing.
- The inflammatory process, as well as bleeding gums.
- Planned whitening of tooth enamel.
- Gingivitis, periodontal disease.
- In those cases when restoration of whiteness of teeth is required.
Before carrying out such a procedure, all its features, advantages, disadvantages, as well as the risk of complications should be clarified.
The principle of laser cleaning
Ultrasonic laser brushing is a simple and painless procedure. The principle of stone removal in this case is based on the properties of the beam, which are manifested when exposed to water. The plaque that accumulates on the teeth acts like a sponge and absorbs moisture. It should be noted that there is less water in the enamel than in the stone itself. It is thanks to this that the laser acts precisely on plaque, gradually destroying it and not affecting hard tissues. This is the main advantage of the procedure.
Laser toothbrushing is most often carried out before the planned treatment at the dentist. This allows the doctor to timely detect the development of caries in the early stages, as well as to more accurately choose the color of the filling if necessary.
Are there any contraindications?
Is laser toothbrushing allowed for everyone? Contraindications, of course, exist. Before the procedure, they should be clarified. The list of contraindications includes:
- Patient is less than 18 years old.
- Lactation, as well as pregnancy.
- Periodontitis.
- Braces installed in the oral cavity.
- A large number of extended as well as sealed teeth.
- Spinal structures, as well as any endoprostheses installed in the body.
- Endocarditis, serious heart disease, as well as arrhythmia.
- Bronchial asthma and chronic bronchitis.
- Infectious and viral diseases, including herpes and acute respiratory infections.
- Hypersensitivity of teeth.
- HIV, tuberculosis, and hepatitis of any kind.
As you can see, the procedure has many contraindications. In the presence of any of them, it is worth abandoning laser toothbrushing, as this can lead to undesirable consequences.
In the presence of periodontitis, it is recommended that the procedure be performed by a periodontist. This will guarantee that the subgingival stone will be completely removed. In addition, the dentist will prescribe anti-inflammatory therapy.
Procedure benefits
Laser toothbrushing has many advantages, among which are:
- Efficiency. The result appears immediately after the first procedure. Moreover, such a cleaning has a prolonged effect.
- Security. During cleaning, the laser only affects tartar. It does not affect the gums and enamel. After all, laser toothbrushing is carried out without direct contact.
- Whitening. As the reviews show, many patients noted that after brushing the teeth with a laser, enamel takes on a shade that is several tones lighter than it was.
- Strengthening teeth and gums. Laser cleaning allows you to destroy all pathogens in the oral cavity, as well as eliminate inflammation. Thanks to this, the enamel becomes stronger, and the gums become healthy.
- Silent procedure. Many are afraid to visit the dentist precisely because of the unpleasant sounds made by the drill. However, laser cleaning is done in silence and in a comfortable environment.
Disadvantages of the procedure
Laser toothbrushing from stone has some disadvantages. They should be considered before carrying out a similar procedure. Of course, there are not so many of them. In addition, complications after laser cleaning are extremely rare. The disadvantages include:
- The presence of a large number of contraindications.
- It is carried out only in the dental office. For many, this is inconvenient. At home, it is simply impossible to carry out the procedure.
Main steps
How is laser brushing done? Patient reviews indicate that the procedure includes several basic steps:
- Enamel color determination. The dentist must determine the shade of the teeth before brushing. For this, a special scale is used.
- Before starting the procedure, the doctor must conduct a mechanical cleaning.
- Removing soft plaque as well as tartar. This procedure is carried out using a special apparatus. First, tartar and plaque are destroyed and washed off the teeth, and then removed from the oral cavity using an air-water jet.
- After the above manipulations, the surface of the teeth is laser-treated and then polished.
- The obligatory stage of laser cleaning is polishing the surfaces of each tooth. To perform the procedure, special nozzles are used.
- At the end of laser cleaning, the dentist must apply a special composition that contains fluoride to the surface of the patient’s teeth.
Procedure cost
That is the whole procedure. The approximate cost of laser toothbrushing in St. Petersburg and Moscow is not more than 100 rubles for removing solid tumors from just one tooth. The price of the procedure depends on many factors. For soft stone and plaque you will have to pay within 70 rubles per tooth. This price includes cleaning and polishing. Fluoridation will have to be paid separately.
In some clinics there is an All Inclusive service. In this case, the cost of the procedure will be 2500-4300 rubles
What is the result
Many patients in dental clinics are interested in the result after laser cleaning. Those who have already tried the procedure claim that the teeth become much brighter. The result is noticeable immediately after cleaning. In addition, pleasant freshness is felt in the mouth. The unpleasant odor, which most often occurs due to plaque, also disappears. If after the procedure, properly care for your teeth, then the result can be saved for 5-10 years.
Are complications possible?
Laser brushing of teeth from stone, reviews of which are mostly positive, has become one of the most popular dental procedures in recent years. This can be explained not only by its simplicity and effectiveness. After carrying out such a procedure, there are practically no complications. The main reason for their development lies in ignoring contraindications. A complication after such manipulation may be an increase in tooth sensitivity.