The most common oral care procedure is tartar removal. Settled and hardened plaque not only causes bad breath, but also promotes the development of periodontitis. At the slightest hint of bleeding gums, saliva viscosity, as well as weakness of the dental ligament and plaque on the teeth, it is necessary to undergo a course of treatment.
Food debris, viscous salivary fluid, abuse of coffee, strong tea and cigarettes cause plaque. Failure to comply with the simplest rules for caring for the oral cavity initially leads to yellowing of the teeth, accompanied by an unpleasant odor and an unpleasant aftertaste in the mouth. After this, swelling and bleeding of the gums is noted. Plaque is petrified not only on the inner surface of the teeth, but also in the interdental spaces. If tartar is not removed on time, a dental pocket (hotbed of bacteria) gradually forms, and tartar itself deepens under the gum. The consequence of this unpleasant process is a disease of the oral cavity - periodontitis in deep form. Its treatment is not only expensive, but also quite long and painful. In order to determine if you have plaque or a stone, you just need to carefully examine your teeth in the mirror.
To ensure the health of the gums and teeth, the removal of tartar must be carried out regularly. A visit to the dentist is planned once every six months, at least once a year. The complexity of the stone removal procedure depends on the plaque density. Therefore, the more often you visit the dental office, the more painless and easier the course of treatment is.
If plaque density is high, treatment is prescribed before it is removed. Special drugs are prescribed that soften plaque and make the procedure quick and effective. Removing tartar on your own at home is not recommended, as you can damage the surface of the teeth or introduce infection into the gums. But you can soften the plaque yourself by rinsing with special solutions and infusions on herbs.
Manual method of removing stone plaque from teeth by dentists is very rare. With the development of medicine, the ultrasonic procedure for getting rid of tartar has gained popularity. It is more convenient, and its result is of high quality.
Ultrasound removal of tartar allows not only to get rid of visible plaque, but also to penetrate into inaccessible places. Ultrasound also kills all bacteria, which makes the oral cavity almost sterile. The ultrasonic scaler, the drug used for this procedure, is universal. With its help, you can not only get rid of tartar, but also make teeth whitening. A correctly selected amplitude and frequency of sound wave oscillations is able to deal with all types of plaque. The main disadvantage of this removal of tartar is manifested in the pain of the procedure. If necessary, the dentist will do local anesthesia.
To prevent plaque formation, the procedure of ultrasonic stone removal must be performed every six months. This will keep your teeth and gums healthy. Otherwise, plaque removal is no longer enough. You will have to fill your teeth and undergo a course of gum treatment. Therefore, do not hesitate to visit the dentist.
The time for ultrasonic brushing is no more than an hour. How much does the removal of tartar cost, depends on the thickness of the plaque and the condition of the gums. After examining you at the initial appointment, the doctor will determine the problem and prescribe a course of treatment.