One of the most common dental problems is the presence of tartar and plaque. According to research, it is present in more than 80% of the population. It is formed from food debris, bacteria, salts, and other elements.
Tartar and plaque: what’s the difference?
Plaque is soft, and the patient can remove it on their own when brushing their teeth.
Tartar is the last stage of plaque, which was not removed in time, it rebelled and began to strengthen.
It is like snow that is not removed in time, which will sooner or later turn into ice.
What can tartar lead to if it is not removed?
- Provokes the occurrence of caries, gum disease / periodontitis /, which can lead to tooth loss
- Teeth begin to darken and become dull
- Provokes the appearance of bad breath
- Can cause diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
In order to keep your teeth healthy, you need to brush your teeth thoroughly and regularly and have professional hygienic comprehensive dental cleaning done twice a year with professional dental equipment.
The procedure of professional teeth cleaning is carried out in three stages
- Ultrasonic cleaning / ultrasonic scaling and cleaning of interdental spaces /.
Ultrasonic cleaning is the most effective method for removing tartar.
Usually, the hardest tartar is located under the gums and due to the ultrasonic vibrations, it is cleaned and washed out with water.
Even hard-to-reach areas of the teeth from the outside and inside are treated with ultrasound. - Removal of plaque with Profiflex or Air Flow devices
At this stage, a special abrasive mixture is used to remove plaque.
The procedure is carried out by a special device that generates a powerful jet of soda, water and air.
A moving air stream with abrasive particles under high pressure removes plaque. - Teeth polishing
Teeth polishing is carried out with abrasive pastes, polishing systems using special brushes and various granular pastes.
This stage is designed to prevent further rapid deposition of stone and plaque. Teeth become glossy, and a person can clean plaque with a regular brush on their own
Finally, a fluoride gel is applied to the teeth.