Personal dental cleaning should be supported by detailed dental calculus (tartar) cleaning done by experienced dentists. Professional dental cleaning (tartar cleaning) can be done once every 6 months or a year. Unfortunately, tooth cleaning performed individually is not enough and therefore many health problems may arise. A professional dental cleaning allows us to take precautions against them. Thus, we can have more aesthetic and healthy teeth.
What is Tartar Cleaning? Why is it Necessary?
Dental calculus (tartar) cleaning is the removal of bacterial plaque and tartar accumulation accumulated on the teeth from the teeth. Bacterial plaque is a soft, sticky, bacterial-infested thin layer. If tartar is allowed to build up and spread on the teeth, unfortunately, favorable environments are created for bacteria to multiply at the edge of the gums. This leads to tooth and gum diseases. The reason for cleaning the tartar (tartar) and polishing it after cleaning is to make the tooth surfaces clean and smooth so that bacteria do not adhere and multiply. In addition, the periodic maintenance of the teeth that have been cleaned of tartar (tartar) at home is much simpler and takes a short time.
Another benefit is that it leaves a clean, fresh and smooth effect when you rub your tongue on your tartar-cleaned teeth. Clean and healthy teeth give the person more self-confidence.
What Happens If Teeth Cleaning Is Not Performed?
When dental stones (tartar) are ignored, the results can be severe. While dental calculus creates an aesthetic concern with its appearance, it can also lead to more serious health problems in the long run. Examples of these health problems are:
- The probability of tooth decay increases.
- Tooth infections occur.
- Bleeding and bad odor occur in the inflamed areas.
- Gum recession increases.
- Gum disease may occur.
- There may be a gap between the teeth.
- Tooth loss may occur.
- Dental calculus causes losses in the bones between the teeth.
- Because tartar hides the damage in the teeth, it may delay the treatment process.
- Other organs of the body (stomach, brain, heart, etc.) can also be damaged by bacterial growth in the mouth.
- The discomfort in the mouth can also spread to other organs of the digestive system.
- Gums appear more unhealthy and less aesthetic.
- Metallic taste disturbance may occur. Thus, the desired flavor may not be obtained in the meals.
- Tooth loosening may increase, teeth become weaker.
- The self-confidence of clean and healthy teeth can be deprived.
- As the delay in calculus removal increases, tooth loss may increase.
- Toothache may occur due to gum disease.
Is It Harmful To Clean Teeth Stones (Tartar)?
“Tooth calculus is formed as a result of bacterial plaque combining with salivary minerals and hardening. Because tartar contains bacterial plaque, it threatens the health of teeth and gums. It definitely needs to be cleaned. Teeth cleaning has no known harm. On the contrary, it has an important contribution to the prevention of gum diseases. During tartar cleaning, tooth enamel is not damaged.
When necessary, it should be done without neglect for oral and gingival health. [one]
Can Teeth Stones (Tartar) Be Removed at Home?
Safe cleaning of dental calculus is a procedure that requires expertise and should be done by dentists. It is impossible to clean tartar with toothbrushes. It is risky for people to use certain products, such as a set of dental instruments, on their own at home. Someone who cleans calculus with sharp and unsuitable tools can easily damage their teeth and gums.
Benefits of Teeth Cleaning
Tooth loss occurs as a result of not performing oral care regularly, and the biggest reason for these is dental calculus. Tooth enamel is not damaged during the cleaning of the tartar.
The benefits of dental scaling are as follows;
- During cleaning, all diseased tissues and plaques are removed from the mouth.
- With the cleaning of calculus, the gums gain a healthy appearance.
- More aesthetic, pinkish, not loose and robust gingiva is obtained.
- Tooth swings and displacements are prevented, teeth become whiter and stronger.
- Inflammation and tooth loss are prevented.
- Bleeding in the gums is eliminated.
- Gingival recession, which is very difficult to treat, is prevented.
- The irritating mouth odors caused by the formation of dense dental calculus are eliminated.
For healthy gums, calculus cleaning should be done every 6 months.
How is Teeth Cleaning Performed?
The dentist or Gum Disease Specialist cleans your teeth with special tools (ultrasonic instrument, cavitron, etc.), without damaging your teeth, by removing harmful deposits on your teeth.
In Which Period Should Teeth Cleaning Be Performed?
We recommend calculus control and cleaning, if any, approximately every 6 months.
What is the cost of Professional Dental Cleaning (Teeth Stone and Dental Plaque Cleaning)?
The cost of professional dental cleaning varies according to the amount of tartar in the teeth and the condition of the teeth. After the examination in our clinic, we can provide more detailed information.
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Teeth cleaning, tooth polishing video
In our video below, how professional dental cleaning is done and its stages are shown;
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