What should be the oral hygiene. Removal of hard build-up

The key to healthy teeth is proper and regular home care. Therefore, it is very important to choose the right hygiene products.

Individual oral hygiene

In addition to professional oral hygiene, there are many important role plays a person's daily oral care using tools such as:

Toothbrush

Toothpaste

Dental floss (floss)

Mouthwash

Oral irrigator

Toothbrushes

Chewing gum

Prophylactic gels

As you know, you need to brush your teeth 2 times a day - in the morning and in the evening. There are a lot of methods of brushing teeth - each of them is correct and complete. Which method you choose depends on your personal preferences. However, you should still heed the following recommendations:

Start brushing your teeth always from the same place;

Follow a certain sequence so as not to miss sections of the dentition;

Brushing your teeth should take 2-3 minutes;

Do not injure your gums while brushing your teeth.

Toothbrushes

To date, the choice of toothbrushes dazzles: ordinary mechanical and electric, hard and soft. Of course, only a professional can understand such a variety; most people tend to choose brushes based on price and design rather than functional features. Be that as it may, a toothbrush is a necessary daily means of personal hygiene for every person. Let's become professionals for a while and decide what toothbrushes are and what this or that type is intended for.

Toothbrushes are manual, electric, ultrasonic, sonic, ionic.

Manual toothbrushes the easiest to use and therefore the most common. When choosing such a brush, you should pay attention to the stiffness of the bristles. There are 5 types of stiffness: from very soft to very hard. The softest brushes are usually recommended for use by children and people suffering from diseases of the oral mucosa. In most cases, children from 12 years of age and adults are shown medium-hard toothbrushes. There are also brushes with various silicone inserts. The advisability of using such brushes is still not known. consensus- some experts believe that rubber inserts have a massaging effect on the gums, others are of the opinion that this is another advertising myth. In any case, the choice always remains with the buyer.

When brushing teeth with manual brushes, special attention should be paid to the nature of the movements of the working head - they should be sweeping, from the gum edge to the chewing surface of the teeth. The brush should be positioned at a 45 degree angle to the teeth. The most common mistake is horizontal movements of the brush from the buccal surface across the dentition, also with excessive pressure. As a result of such actions, the gums are injured, the enamel of the teeth is worn out and becomes sensitive to various irritants.

Electric mechanical toothbrushes in recent times are gaining popularity despite the fact that their price is much higher than mechanical counterparts. Benefits of an electric toothbrush - saving time and application minimum quantity effort: the brush will do everything for you.

The heads of such brushes have a round surface and reciprocate. The new models use 3D technology - pulsating movements are added to the reciprocating movements, as a result of which the bristles oscillate and carefully surround the teeth, destroying plaque and removing it. Many models have a pressure sensor: when you press hard on the surface of the teeth, the sensor signals you about this and the pulsations stop. Also, these brushes have a built-in timer - each segment of the teeth takes 30 seconds, after which the brush changes speed, letting you know that it's time to move to the next side of the dentition; Thus, brushing your teeth will take you at least 2 minutes. That's how long it takes to brush your teeth well.

ultrasonic toothbrushes on the this moment are among the most technologically advanced The principle of operation is to emit sound waves with a frequency of 1.6 MHz, which cause oscillatory movements of the working part up to 100 million per minute. In this case, the ultrasonic vibrational wave acts not only at the point of contact of the bristles with the tooth surface, but also up to 4-5 mm from the surface of each bristle. In this way, therapeutic effect ultrasound can spread to very hard-to-reach areas - interdental spaces, periodontal sulcus, shallow periodontal pockets.

Before using ultrasonic toothbrushes, a consultation with a dentist is required.

sonic toothbrushes clean the surface of the teeth due to sweeping movements of the working head, as well as sound vibrations of the liquid. All sonic toothbrushes have a built-in high frequency generator that generates sonic vibrational waves. Due to this, the bristles on the head of the toothbrush make oscillatory movements. The bristles make about 28-30 thousand oscillatory movements per minute, and not 100 million, as ultra sonic brushes. Therefore, sonic brushes are safer than ultrasonic ones.

This frequency and large range of bristle movement create a dynamic flow of fluid (a mixture of water, saliva and toothpaste) that penetrates deep into the spaces between teeth and along the gum line, allowing for a good cleaning of the teeth. Thus, teeth cleaning occurs not only due to mechanical sweeping of dental plaque and dynamic fluid flow, but also under the influence of sound vibrations, which contribute to the destruction of plaque attachment, pigment plaque at the point of contact of the toothbrush bristles with the tooth surface.

New on the brush market are ionic toothbrushes. Inside the brush is a metal rod made of titanium dioxide. When you press the metal plate on the handle, a stream of negatively charged ions is created, which draws positively charged plaque ions towards themselves. With its help, the acid-base balance is restored faster in the oral cavity, and toothpaste starts working harder.

Buy toothbrushes in specialized stores. It should be borne in mind that more expensive brushes have bristles made of higher quality materials, which will have a beneficial effect on the service life. It is recommended to change the toothbrush every 3 months, as well as after illnesses. Some brushes have special indicator bristles that change color when it is time to replace the brush (or nozzle).

And remember that the health of your teeth depends not only on what kind of brush you have, but also on how you use it!

Toothpastes

Toothpastes are an essential part of daily oral hygiene along with a toothbrush. Toothpastes are hygienic, treatment-and-prophylactic, combined.

Hygienic toothpastes suitable for daily use. They do not fight with oral problems, but effectively clean the teeth from plaque, give freshness to the breath. Examples of such pastes are ROCS Bionica, Colgate, Blend-a-Med, Aquafresh and many others. Also hygienic pastes are pastes for children.

Therapeutic and prophylactic pastes contain components that eliminate the factors that contribute to the occurrence of diseases of the teeth and periodontal tissues.

In prevention the occurrence of caries pastes with fluorine, calcium, phosphates, aminofluoride are used. The concentration of fluoride in the paste should not exceed 0.1-0.6% and is expressed by the PPM index (for example, 1500 ppm = 0.15%). Fluoride-free toothpaste is recommended only for high fluoride levels in drinking water. During the period of formation and mineralization skeletal system and teeth (from 6 to 15-17 years old), children especially need fluoride. Some companies have abandoned fluorine in their composition, for example, ROCS, Splat.

When gum disease Toothpastes contain components mainly of plant origin. These include vegetable antiseptics, antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins, macro- and microelements, compounds with immunocorrective properties. Toothpastes with plant extracts, depending on their constituent components, can have a hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, stimulating, wound healing effect, as well as normalize tissue trophism. The composition of toothpastes may include extracts of medicinal plants traditionally and successfully used in dentistry: chamomile, sage, nettle, St. John's wort, kelp, mint, calendula, eucalyptus, as well as oil tea tree and some others. Examples of such pastes can be both imported (Parodontax, Lacalut) and domestic (Forest Balsam). It should be remembered that all pastes have symptomatic treatment. To eliminate the cause of the disease, you should contact your dentist.

At hypersensitivity teeth in the composition of the pastes add components that clog the dentinal tubules. This reduces or eliminates pain that occur when teeth are exposed to various irritants and provides long-term protection during daily brushing. Toothpastes and rinses for sensitive teeth reduce sensitivity due to components such as potassium chloride, potassium nitrate, strontium chloride, high dosages of fluorides. It should be noted that such toothpastes are not as effective as professional dental preparations that can be used in a dental appointment.

Toothpastes for hypersensitivity are not suitable for long-term use on an ongoing basis, because they are low-abrasive, which means that they are less effective at cleaning plaque from teeth. An example of such pastes is Sensodyne.

Whitening toothpastes are divided into 2 groups:

1. Pastes that remove pigmented plaque from the surface of the teeth. Such pastes make teeth brighter only by removing dyes, pigmented plaque from tooth enamel. This is done due to the abrasive and polishing components included in their composition, or enzymes and pyrophosphates that break down plaque. The abrasiveness of the pastes is controlled by the RDA index, where the value 0-70 is low abrasiveness, 70-100 is medium, 100-150 is high, 150-250 is super-abrasive (its use is dangerous for healthy enamel). Such pastes are not recommended for people with increased tooth wear, as well as those suffering from hypersensitivity. If you have good oral hygiene, then such pastes will not have the desired whitening effect and can even be dangerous when high value RDA. But people who love strong tea and coffee, as well as smokers, will like them.

2. Pastes that have a whitening effect due to oxygen. Such pastes contain carbamide peroxide, which, when interacting with saliva, releases active oxygen. It is able to penetrate tooth enamel and break down dark pigments that cannot be removed with abrasive polishing pastes, as well as pastes with enzymes and pyrophosphates.

If you want toothpaste to improve the health of your teeth and oral cavity, as well as bring benefits, consult a dentist.

Dental floss

Dental floss (floss) - a special thread for cleaning interdental spaces. When using a toothbrush, it is possible to remove plaque from only three surfaces of the tooth out of five. The remaining two surfaces between the teeth remain inaccessible to the bristles. Therefore, these surfaces are the most vulnerable to the formation of carious cavities. To remove food debris and plaque between the teeth, it is recommended to use floss after each meal or at the end of personal oral hygiene in the evening.

Dental floss is made from natural silk or artificial fibers (acetate, nylon, nylon). Floss according to the method of surface treatment are waxed and unwaxed. Waxed dental floss is treated with wax, which facilitates its penetration into the interdental spaces. Unwaxed flosses loosen fibers during use, thereby improving the cleaning process through the greatest contact with the tooth tissues. By cross section threads are round, flat, ribbon, voluminous. Also, some manufacturers add special impregnating agents. Flosses impregnated with therapeutic and prophylactic compounds, in addition to cleansing, have an additional effect due to the properties of the drug: they strengthen tooth enamel in hard-to-reach places (sodium fluoride), inhibit the growth of pathogenic microflora (chlorhexidine), deodorize (menthol), etc.

One type of dental floss superfloss. It consists of 3 parts - a part similar to dental floss, a fuzzy and spongy nylon that is highly stretchable and a hard fiber. Thanks to the hard fiber, similar to a fishing line, superfloss can be passed under artificial parts of bridges, under arches during treatment with braces. The combined structure of superfloss helps to increase its efficiency compared to conventional thread by 60%.

Mouthwashes

With daily use of mouthwash, the effect will not be long in coming. When choosing a rinse, it should be borne in mind that each of them has a certain content of active substances, the action of which is aimed at solving certain problems:

For prevent the development of caries and its complications (in such cases, the composition should include aminofluoride or sodium fluoride. The concentration of fluoride compounds should not exceed 250 ppm)

At periodontal tissue diseases. With exacerbation of chronic processes of periodontal disease, after surgical interventions, antiseptic-based rinses (chlorhexidine, triclosan, benzydamine, methyl salicylate) are recommended. They can be used within 14-21 days. With longer use, dysbacteriosis may develop, manifested by dryness of the mucous membrane, persistent bad breath, and increased tissue irritability. Rinses based on plant extracts can be used regularly, they significantly reduce the risk of developing periodontal tissue diseases.

At hyperesthesia of the teeth as complex therapy desensitization

Rinsers with whitening effect

Rinsers complex action

To get the greatest effect from the mouthwash, you must use it at least 2 times a day, rinse your mouth for at least 40-60 seconds. If a product based on fluorine compounds is used, then before using it, brush your teeth with a calcium-based paste, which does not include fluorine - then the anti-caries effect will be maximum

Oral irrigator

An oral irrigator is a device that delivers a jet of water under pressure to clean the interdental spaces. In different models of irrigators, the water jet can be pulsating, contain air microbubbles, or be a regular mono-jet. It is better to choose an irrigator with pulsating jet, since pulsation creates micro-hydraulic shocks that allow you to more effectively remove food residues and soft microbial deposits than a single jet does. AT microbubble technology a jet of water mixes with air bubbles, which saturate the water with oxygen. In this case, mechanical cleaning will be carried out due to micro-hydraulic shocks; Also, the presence of oxygen in water has a bactericidal effect on pathogenic microflora. This is especially important if you have periodontal pockets.

Oral irrigators have several modes of water pressure. You need to start with the minimum, gradually increasing the pressure. The lower water pressure also allows children and people with sore gums to use the irrigator (higher pressure can increase bleeding gums). Each family member should have their own individual nozzle (most often they are color-coded).

Tips for irrigators are different according to their purpose - ordinary hygienic, for cleaning the tongue, for washing periodontal pockets, tips for cleaning orthodontic structures (brackets), tips for cleaning artificial crowns and bridges, tips for cleaning implants.

The oral irrigator is not only a device for cleaning interdental spaces; it also has a massaging effect on the gums, thereby improving trophism and microcirculation. Thus, it is an excellent tool for the prevention of periodontal tissue diseases. Boiled water or special solutions for irrigators (ready-made or in the form of a concentrate) can be used as a liquid for an oral irrigator.

An oral irrigator is an excellent tool in the complex therapy of gum disease. However, it must be remembered that the basis of the treatment of gingivitis, periodontitis, bleeding is the removal of dental plaque at the dentist and anti-inflammatory therapy. The irrigator allows you to quickly cope with inflammation and prevent new cases of inflammation and bleeding.

You can use an oral irrigator from the age of 6.

Toothbrushes

The main function of a toothbrush is to remove food debris from the spaces between the teeth. Such a device consists of two parts - a handle-holder and a working part. Brushes differ in color, size, shape of the working part (conical and cylindrical). Synthetic bristles are either soft or hard. It is attached to a thin, durable wire covered with a plastic layer.

Like an oral irrigator, a toothbrush is considered an additional element of personal oral hygiene; many have not even heard of its existence. Indications for the use of dental brushes:

The presence of bridges

Orthodontic treatment using braces

Missing one or more teeth

gum disease

Prophylactic gels

Gels are means of prevention and treatment of major dental diseases. The special properties of the gel - both a solid and a liquid - make it a new generation tool in dentistry. How solid the gel has the ability to linger on the teeth, providing dental treatment medicinal substance. As a liquid, the gel is effective for application. The gel is especially effective when used for remineralization of teeth with various diseases tooth enamel. This is achieved by the rapid flow of medicinal substances from the gel into the tooth enamel.

An example is Rocs Medical Gel. It does not contain fluorine in its composition, therefore it is safe for use with infancy. It has a remineralizing effect on tooth enamel. It is used for dental caries, non-carious pathology of various etiologies (fluorosis, enamel hypoplasia, erosion of tooth enamel, wedge-shaped defects, pathological abrasion), increased sensitivity of teeth, remotherapy during teeth whitening and after completion. The duration of the course depends on the clinical manifestation of the disease. Can be used both in caps and separately.

A huge number of different microorganisms live in the human oral cavity. They settle on the teeth, gums, tongue and buccal mucosa. Colonies of microbes and their metabolic products lead to a number of dental problems. In addition, getting into the body, bacteria provoke the development of pathology of the gastrointestinal tract.

To balance the ecosystem and improve overall health, regular and high-quality oral hygiene is essential. The high effectiveness of such a procedure depends on the correctness of its implementation and some other nuances.

The value of oral hygiene lies in the prevention of major dental diseases, as well as in maintaining an attractive appearance of a person. By following the rules for holding events, you can achieve significant results, including:

the formation of strong teeth;
destruction of pathogenic microflora;
prevention of caries and periodontal development;
prevention infectious diseases oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract;
snow-white smile;
fresh breath;
savings on dental services.

As medical practice has shown, people with a weakened immune system and smokers are especially in dire need of hygienic care.

Types of oral hygiene

To maintain the microflora of the oral cavity, in which the teeth and oral mucosa will always be healthy and aesthetic, there are a number of hygiene measures. They are divided into two main types: personal hygiene and professional procedures.

In the first case, oral care is carried out independently at home. According to the recommendations of dentists, the procedure must be started with early age when children get their first teeth.

If cleaning the oral cavity at home does not bring the desired result, the second method is used. Professional cleaning is carried out in a medical facility by a dentist.

Each method requires compliance with a number of rules. Therefore, for procedures to have high efficiency, it is necessary to study them in more detail.

Rules for hygiene procedures

In order for personal oral hygiene to ensure thorough cleaning and create an attractive smile, it is necessary to purchase special cleaning products in advance, and then follow the rules of events.

Oral care is usually carried out with the help of special cleaning products, including:

Toothbrush for cleaning teeth, cheeks, tongue.
Toothpaste for the prevention and treatment of diseases.
Brushes for removing food debris in the interdental gaps.
Rinse aid to complete the procedure.

When it is not possible to brush your teeth, dental floss is used. To eliminate bad breath and small food particles after eating, it is recommended to use chewing gum sugarless.

Teeth cleaning rules

The rules of oral hygiene depend on the choice of cleaning agent. Using a toothbrush, the procedure is as follows:

The cleaning attribute is rinsed with running water.
A small amount of toothpaste is applied to the bristly surface of the brush.
At an angle of 45 degrees with respect to the gum, the attribute is located in the open mouth.

The upper teeth are cleaned in a smooth, circular motion from top to bottom.
The lower jaw is cleaned from the bottom up.

These manipulations are carried out within 3 minutes. After this time, the toothbrush is turned over and the tongue is cleaned with a rubber nozzle. At the end of the procedure, the oral cavity is rinsed warm water or a special rinse solution.

When using dental floss, proper oral hygiene is carried out in this order:

For a one-time procedure, dental floss is cut 40-50 cm long.
The thread with smooth movements seeps into the interdental gaps.
Having reached the surface of the gums, the thread is directed in the opposite direction in a similar way without sudden movements.

Having cleared one interdental gap in this way, they move on to another. In this case, for each section, the thread must be clean.

If the above hygiene measures do not get rid of plaque deposits on the teeth, dentists recommend using professional cleaning.

Carrying out professional cleaning

Oral hygiene with professional help is carried out to eliminate accumulations of soft plaque, which eventually develops into tartar. At education hard stone a person loses attractiveness appearance. In addition, against the background of this pathology, accompanying illnesses teeth.

To prevent these negative phenomena, the dental hygienist prescribes activities using medical instruments and special equipment.

Before proceeding with professional intervention, the dentist must first carefully examine the patient. Medical oral hygiene methods depend on the following diagnostic indicators: caries intensity index, hygienic index, assessment of the state of the mucous membrane, type of bite, the presence of dental pathologies.

After assessing the condition of the oral cavity, the specialist must form a responsible attitude towards the prescribed procedure in the patient. It is important that a person understands that medical oral hygiene can completely get rid of periodontal disease and improve the external condition of the teeth.

Carrying out procedures

The medical complex of measures for the removal of persistent dental neoplasms can be carried out by therapeutic, orthodontic or surgical method. Each event is held by a dentist in a medical office.

To professional hygiene mouth, went well, before it starts, the patient is prescribed rinsing the nasopharynx with an antiseptic solution.

For major operations, anesthetic drugs may be used, in the form of sprays or injections. The complex of professional cleaning includes several stages.

Removal of plaque and tartar. For this, an ultrasonic device is used. In some cases, manual mechanical cleaning with dental instruments is used.

Removal of pigmented plaque. A popular tool in cleaning teeth from soft plaque is the AirFlow device. As a result of the pressure of the ejected water, air and soda, the enamel becomes 2 shades lighter.

Tooth polishing. This method uses professional products that contain zirconium microparticles.

Fluoridation. This method involves strengthening the enamel with fluorine-containing gel trays. The procedure lasts only a minute, but during this time the enamel has time to be saturated with fluoride ions, due to which it becomes stronger.

Fissure sealing. This method involves composite resins that are used to fill the grooves of the teeth on the chewing side with a special tool.

Many patients neglect professional procedures, as well as the actual visit to the dentist. However, this position is fundamentally wrong.

By contacting a specialist in a timely manner, you can avoid dangerous pathologies oral care, as well as receive advice on daily care, so that individual oral hygiene brings significant benefits.

In medical practice, there are certain rules for the technique of cleaning the mouth. Their observance does not require special efforts and difficulties.

To maintain the microflora in the mouth and the strength of the teeth, it is necessary to eat a balanced diet of dairy and legumes.
For brushing your teeth, it is better to choose a brush with synthetic bristles.
The cleaning attribute should be replaced every 3-4 months.
Cleaning the mouth with a toothbrush and paste is carried out 2 times a day. The first procedure is carried out in the morning, the second before bedtime.

Different ways of oral hygiene should include cleaning the tongue and gums. This will become a good remedy periodontal prevention.
After each procedure, the toothbrush must be thoroughly rinsed with running water.
Interdental spaces are recommended to be cleaned after each meal. To do this, you can use dental floss or special wooden sticks.

Monitoring the condition of the oral cavity is best left to the dentist.
Occupational hygiene should be carried out 1-2 times a year by a qualified specialist.
For hard-to-reach areas of the mouth, it is advisable to purchase specialized tools, such as a brush and floss.
Do not neglect mouthwashes either. Their regular use contributes not only to fresh breath, but also to the strength of the enamel structure.

The consequences of neglecting the rules of hygiene

Failure to comply with the rules of oral hygiene, in best case, will lead to bad breath and the development of caries. But, as medical practice has shown, such neglect will have more serious consequences.

A large accumulation of harmful bacteria in the absence of hygiene procedures or their improper implementation contributes to the development of the following pathologies:

. This is an inflammatory process of the gums, affecting the alveolar process of the jaw. Pathology is accompanied putrid smell from the mouth, bleeding gums during individual brushing of teeth, itching and negative perception of the taste of food.
Candidiasis. Such an inflammatory process develops when bacteria of the Candida order enter the mouth. In pathology, swelling of the oropharynx and a white coating on the tongue are observed. In the advanced form of the disease, erosions may appear on the surface of the oral mucosa.

As you can see, each pathology develops due to the ingress of harmful bacteria into oral cavity where there is an optimal habitat for their growth and reproduction. Only careful daily oral care will help correct this phenomenon.

Following the recommendations of specialists for individual procedures, as well as regular visits to the dentist, will help maintain a clean and healthy oral cavity, as well as ensure fresh breath and a snow-white smile.

Oral hygiene.

Oral hygiene is a necessary procedure that should be carried out by a person every day. Oral hygiene is essential because our teeth and gums are vulnerable to the food we eat. But hygiene will only be effective if it is done correctly.

It's no secret that oral hygiene is an essential procedure for the health of teeth and gums. It consists in brushing twice a day, as well as rinsing after meals and using a special thread.

Oral health has an impact on overall health. Many have experienced such a phenomenon as inflammation and bleeding of the gums. All these phenomena - accumulations of microbes, bleeding, caries, etc. - contribute to the multiplication of microbes and their spread throughout the body. They can also aggravate or cause diseases such as diabetes, pneumonia, diseases of the respiratory, urinary systems.

In addition, the teeth perform a chewing function. And the lack of hygiene in youth can lead to their loss in old age. As a result, eating will cause a lot of inconvenience and discomfort, and the food itself will not be properly chewed and this will lead to problems with the gastrointestinal tract.

The aesthetic side also plays an important role. It's nice to deal with a neat, well-groomed person. If a person has rotten, yellow teeth, this will cause subconscious discomfort in the interlocutor. And the very owner of such a smile will not be very pleased to put it on public display.

Oral hygiene includes a set of procedures aimed at preventing the occurrence of diseases of the oral cavity and teeth. The main goal of prevention:

prevent damage to hard tissues of the tooth and the development of caries,
prevent the occurrence of inflammation of periodontal tissues - gingivitis and periodontitis
keep the result of treatment for a long time.

1. TRAINING IN CORRECT ORAL HYGIENE.

Most dental problems can be avoided by following the basic requirements and rules of oral hygiene. In this matter, it is important individual approach in solving problems and caring for your teeth, because our teeth and gums are individual, just like you and me.

It should be noted that tooth brushing and overall oral hygiene are highly effective only if performed correctly from the point of view of dental professionals.

Don't underestimate the importance of oral hygiene for good health. Many of us mistakenly believe that dental care is carried out exclusively in the morning after waking up and in the evening before bedtime. In fact, oral hygiene should be performed throughout the day.

A comprehensive and correct approach to oral hygiene should include:

Thorough brushing of teeth (at least in the morning and evening) using a toothbrush, toothpaste.
Cleansing the oral cavity from food debris, plaque and microbes after each meal.
Caring for spaces between teeth.

At first glance, this seems simple, but many people do not fully know and follow the rules for caring for their teeth.

Our hygienist offers you quality oral hygiene education services for you and your children, as well as services for the individual selection of oral hygiene products.

We will not only acquaint you with the basic rules and methods of brushing your teeth, taking into account individual characteristics the structure and condition of your oral cavity, but we will also point out possible mistakes made in oral hygiene. We will show you the most effective ways daily cleaning of teeth from plaque and food debris.

Knowledge and observance of the rules of oral hygiene is necessary for both a child and an adult: your teeth will be healthy and beautiful, your smile will be dazzling, and toothache turns out to be an unfamiliar problem.

2. SUPPORTING ORAL HYGIENE FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN.

Most necessary condition for the health of teeth and gums is the maintenance of oral hygiene. Healthy teeth are not just a component of an attractive appearance and good health. The health of your body as a whole largely depends on the state of the oral cavity. Recent studies point to an association between periodontitis and other diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, as well as the possible relationship between periodontitis and preterm birth.

Daily prophylaxis, including proper brushing and flossing, can prevent the development of oral disease, and these procedures are less painful, costly and problematic than treating lesions that could be stopped at an early stage.

Between regular visits to the dentist, everyone should follow simple guidelines that significantly reduce the risk of caries, periodontitis and other oral diseases. These include:

Brush your teeth at least 2 times a day with fluoride toothpaste to remove plaque, the sticky film on your teeth that is the main cause of caries.
Use dental floss every day to remove plaque from interdental spaces and from the gum line before it hardens into tartar. Once tartar has mineralized, it can only be removed by professional teeth cleaning.
Stick to balanced mode nutrition, limiting intermediate snacks between main meals, as well as eating foods rich in sugar and starch. The more often you snack, the more likely tartar acids are to attack tooth enamel.
Use oral care products that contain fluoride, including mouth rinses and fluoride toothpaste.
It is necessary to use the rinse after brushing your teeth, 2 times in the morning and in the evening, the duration of the procedure is at least 1.5-2 minutes.
Don't forget to brush your tongue after brushing your teeth. The tongue can be cleaned with a toothbrush with a special surface on the opposite side of the bristles. There are special brushes that do this quite effectively.
Visit the dentist at least twice a year for preventive oral health and professional teeth cleaning.

3. DETERMINATION OF THE ORAL HYGIENE INDEX.

A thorough dental assessment of oral hygiene can reduce the risk of developing various inflammatory processes. Diagnosis is carried out visually, as well as using various tools.

An important role in diagnosing and predicting the effectiveness of therapeutic and preventive measures in dentistry is played by oral hygiene indices, which make it possible to more effectively assess the general condition of the patient and, if necessary, take appropriate measures. preventive measures. The assessment is subject, first of all, to the absence or presence of plaque, while the teeth with plaque are divided into general content teeth. Thus, the optimal index of oral hygiene for the presence of plaque is zero.

The hygienist applies special coloring preparations to the teeth and gums and after that the color of the crown of the teeth, the condition of the gums, the presence or absence of supragingival or subgingival calculus is assessed. There are special oral hygiene indices for children under one year old, preschoolers, adolescents and adult patients.

Since time immemorial, the health of teeth and gums has been indisputably associated with oral hygiene. Ancient healers claimed that a person is healthy as long as his teeth are healthy. Considering the high prevalence of dental caries and periodontal diseases, it is quite understandable that modern dentists strive to use all existing methods prevention to prevent dental diseases and reduce the intensity of their course. Occupational hygiene is a system of therapeutic and preventive measures performed in a dental clinic, aimed at preventing the occurrence and progression of diseases of the oral cavity.

Why do you need professional teeth cleaning?

Individual home and professional oral hygiene are different. It is not always possible to achieve high-quality teeth cleaning at home. As a result, tartar is formed, which leads to tooth decay and gum disease. After professional cleaning, the surface of the teeth remains even and smooth, and bacterial plaque forms much more slowly.

Regular professional oral hygiene prevents most dental problems.

Indications for professional oral hygiene

Professional oral hygiene is a set of measures aimed at preventing the development of caries and periodontal diseases.

Professional oral hygiene should be carried out systematically, several times a year. Indications for its implementation may be:

Unsatisfactory results of cleaning teeth at home;
Dental plaque turns into tartar;
Before the bleaching procedure, to make it easier to choose a shade;
Oral hygiene in orthodontic treatment with braces that affect the effectiveness of the results of this procedure.

Among the contraindications for professional oral hygiene: acute phase inflammatory diseases of the teeth or gums, recent tooth extraction, the presence of a pacemaker, pregnancy, age up to 14 years.

Unfortunately, in the formation of tartar and inflammation of the gums, not only poor hygiene plays an important role, but also the composition of saliva, pathogenic microflora and the general resistance of the body (ability to resist). And, unfortunately, at home it is not always possible to maintain perfect oral hygiene, even when using the most modern means hygiene.

How are dental deposits formed?

Enamel is the strongest barrier, and microorganisms by themselves cannot penetrate the tooth structure, as they cannot attach themselves to the enamel. To attach and further form a dental plaque (accumulation of microorganisms on the surface of the enamel), the micro-organisms are helped by a pillicle (thin biofilm), which is formed 20 minutes after brushing the teeth, after 5 minutes, adhesion (attachment) of microorganisms to the tooth surface and the formation of dental plaque (accumulation of bacteria ), the process of producing toxins begins, which penetrate the enamel prism, damaging its integrity and disturbing the balance of de-and remineralization, thereby increasing the risk of caries. Gradually, the supragingival plaque passes into the subgingival one, causing diseases of the tissues surrounding the tooth ...

To prevent these diseases, a special set of measures has been developed, which includes four main stages of professional oral hygiene:

1) Controlled brushing of teeth;

2) Removal of dental deposits;

3) Grinding and polishing;

4) Fluorization (fluorination).

Removal of dental deposits is the main stage in professional oral hygiene. This stage is directly aimed at removing dental plaque using ultrasonic exposure, a piezoceramic (crystalline) system (piezoelectric scalers), ultrafine exposure (powder-jet). One method is a complement to the other, and, accordingly, for an ideal result, it must be used in combination. For example, thanks to high frequency the tip of the instrument (piezoceramic system) gently crushes the supra- and subgingival tartar, and there is no heat generation, without bringing discomfort to the patient. The ultradisperse effect (powder-jet) consists in the directed supply of a jet stream of an aerosol containing water and an abrasive agent. Thanks to it, it is possible: removal of dental deposits, treatment of fissures before sealing, elimination of deep pigmentations.

After removing tartar and plaque, the teeth are polished to prevent the formation of new plaque on the cleaned surfaces, using rubber cups, brushes and polishing pastes. The last stage of professional oral hygiene is fluorization, to improve the processes of remineralization of enamel and dentin, which uses fluoride-containing gels, varnishes and rinses.

Professional teeth cleaning lasts about an hour. One hour spent on disease prevention yields results for many years to come!

Take care of yourself and remember, prevention is easier than recovery!

4. CLINICAL AND HOME WHITENING.

It's no secret that when they talk about beautiful teeth, first of all, they mean their whiteness. Teeth whitening is one of the most requested medical services today. For the whitening process to be safe, it must be carried out by professionals.

Teeth whitening is the easiest and fastest way to improve your smile!

Teeth whitening with modern systems is a fairly effective, safe and, moreover, useful method. Our teeth throughout life accumulate pigment molecules of external (exogenous) and internal (endogenous) origin. These pigments displace hydroxyapatite molecules, which inevitably leads to a violation of the crystal structure of enamel and dentin, and, as a result, microcracks form, tooth tissues become more fragile, and a dark smile adds age to its owner.

Contraindications for teeth whitening

To avoid possible complications after bleaching, you should consider the main contraindications:

Inflammatory processes and diseases of the oral cavity;
Enamel hypersensitivity;
Pregnancy and lactation;
Allergy to hydrogen peroxide;
Oncological diseases.

Modern methods of teeth whitening

In modern dentistry, there are several main types of teeth whitening:

Professional whitening under the supervision of a doctor (this includes photobleaching, laser, chemical, intracanal and home whitening with mouthguards);
Unprofessional, preparations for which are commercially available (whitening pastes, plates, various pencils and systems with universal caps).

Many people believe that non-professional whitening methods are not dangerous for teeth. This is an erroneous opinion. Uncontrolled use of these products can lead to complications and cause both pain during whitening and increased sensitivity of the teeth after it. In addition, only those home bleaching systems that contain hydrogen peroxide really whiten. All the rest only polish and clean off plaque.

5. FLUORIDATION OF TEETH.

One of the hardest parts of our body is teeth, and the strongest part of them is enamel, which serves to protect against damage. Bacteria literally “eat up” our enamel, causing caries if we don’t take enough care of our oral cavity.

What is dental fluoridation?

This is the process of saturating enamel with fluorine using fluorine-containing varnishes or solutions. Enrichment of dental tissues with fluorine ions significantly increases their resistance to environmental factors.

Why is teeth fluoridation necessary?

Teeth fluoridation is carried out to strengthen the enamel, prevent caries and reduce tooth sensitivity.

How is teeth fluoridation performed?

Fluoridation is carried out either by applying special preparations containing fluoride to the teeth. In the simplest case, varnishes and fluorine-containing preparations are applied that close the dentinal tubules and enamel micropores. The exposure time of such drugs is short. To achieve the best effect, individual trays are made for the patient (as for whitening), into which fluoride preparations are added. Thus, a prolonged action of fluorides is provided.

Why is dental fluoridation used in children?

If children do not receive enough fluoride with water and food, they begin to develop caries, which destroys teeth much faster than in adults. Fluoridation will make tooth enamel stronger several times.

Remineralization, in other words - saturation of the hard tissues of the tooth with minerals.

This procedure is aimed at strengthening the enamel and developing the resistance of the tooth to carious lesions. With the help of remineralization, it is possible to strengthen those parts of the tooth that are difficult to clean on their own, this method is especially recommended when wearing orthodontic equipment, after professional teeth cleaning, for children, patients with multiple caries and increased tooth sensitivity, and all other patients who want to save their teeth for many years .

Remineralization is carried out by a dentist or a hygienist in a clinic: 2 components are successively rubbed onto a clean and dry tooth surface, penetrating into the depth of the enamel, they form calcium and fluorine compounds. Sometimes it is required to make individual mouth guards for the patient, which he fills out at home on his own. mineral preparation and apply as directed.

6. HERMITIZATION OF FISURS OF MAIL AND PERMANENT TEETH IS THE BEST METHOD OF CARIES PREVENTION.

Each healthy tooth on its surface has natural depressions (pits and grooves), which are called fissures. According to various studies, the incidence of damage to this localization ranges from 70% to 85% of all cases of caries. Fissures are the most vulnerable part of the tooth; microparticles of food accumulate in it, followed by bacteria that cause caries. Since fissures are much thinner than the bristles of a toothbrush, they cannot be cleaned on their own. And if you now approach the mirror, open your mouth and look at the chewing surface of your molars (if you still have one), you can see brown and black dots - this is the initial fissure caries. Can be avoided or stopped further development method of sealing fissures of teeth.

This highly effective caries prevention technique consists of several stages:

Mechanical cleaning of fissures from food residues.
Disinfection of the chewing surface of the tooth.
Coating of fissures with light-cured sealant.

Why is it so effective?

We use modern fissure sealants, which are able to protect the tooth for several years from harmful effects microorganisms and all the time release fluorine ions (F-), which strengthen the enamel. They are low-viscosity composite resins that are quite strong and are inherently hydrophobic, meaning they do not wet well with water. Clinical studies have shown that after a year from the moment of sealing the fissures of the teeth, the incidence of caries was 9% versus 58% in the control group, and the intensity of the disease was 0.12 versus 0.78.

That is why fissure sealing has been recognized effective measure for the prevention of caries. The principle of this prevention method is to exclude the contact of carbohydrates and pathogenic microbes with fissure enamel. Due to this, blind pits and fissures on the chewing surface of the teeth remain clean and sterile for many years.

What does fissure sealing provide?

It's believed that this procedure remains effective for 5-8 years. It provides not only reliable protection against caries, but also stops caries at the initial stage (the so-called “white spot stage”), since the sealant blocks the access of substances and bacteria stop multiplying. In addition, sealing protects teeth from secondary caries and is a good means of mechanical fixation of installed fillings, which significantly prolongs their service life.

How long does fissure sealing take?

Many people believe dental services requiring a huge investment of time. However, sealing is done very quickly. Of course, the duration of all manipulations depends on the complexity of the structure of the chewing surface, but usually the sealing of tooth fissures is carried out within 15-45 minutes. The first step is cleaning. This removes plaque and all impurities. The oral cavity is rinsed with special solutions.

After that, a special leveling gel is applied to the prepared surface. For it to have the desired effect, 20-30 seconds are enough. After their expiration, this remedy is washed off. The final stage of the procedure is the application of a sealant, which is dried using a special lamp.

Such operations can be complicated if fissures are found in the patient, which are difficult to access for examination and processing. They can be very difficult to fill with sealant, and to achieve the desired effect, you have to spend a lot of time. Quite often it is necessary to expand these channels with the help of mechanical action.

After the sealing agent hardens, the doctor removes its excess and polishes the chewing surface. Fissure sealing is a completely painless procedure that can save a huge amount of money and time on the installation of fillings in the event of caries. After this procedure, it is recommended to undergo an examination at the dentist twice a year.

Fissure sealing of milk teeth

In children, such manipulations are recommended to be carried out during the period when teeth erupt. At this time, the likelihood of caries is especially high. According to statistics, it is formed in 40% of babies. Such a high rate is due to the fact that the emerging tooth does not yet contain enough calcium and is at this time the most vulnerable.

A distinctive feature that sealing fissures of teeth in children has is the use of multi-colored insulating compounds. This gives parents the opportunity to constantly monitor the condition of the coverage and take timely measures to replace it. This issue should be taken very seriously, since after prolonged use the sealant loses its properties, and food residues can get stuck on its chips. With insufficient quality of oral hygiene, this significantly increases the likelihood of developing caries.

In order for the sealing of fissures of the teeth in babies to be carried out correctly, it should be carried out only after complete eruption. This usually happens at the age of 2-3 years. In addition to the protective effect that the timely implementation of this procedure gives, it helps to strengthen the enamel. This result is achieved thanks to high content fluorine in the sealant.

As the practice of most dental clinics shows, sealing the fissures of the teeth makes it possible to provide protection against caries in 90% of cases. A timely procedure can give a child the opportunity to never face serious dental diseases and save him from fear of specialists in this field of medicine.

7. SELECTION AND SETTING OF JEWELERY FOR TEETH (SKYCE) FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN.

A thousand years ago, the Mayan Indians Central America they decorated themselves by grinding their teeth and applying inlays of turquoise, ruby, emerald and jade rivets to their remains. Did they think then that they were becoming trendsetters of the 21st century? Today, dental jewelry or skyce (SKYCE) is fashionable.

What are skies? And is it worth it to do it?

Skyces are very small, light and flat rhinestones made specifically for decorating teeth. The shape of rhinestones can be different: droplets, snakes, stars, crescents, letters, emoticons, and so on.

They are glued to the enamel using a special filling material. Skyce installation takes about ten minutes. Before gluing, the tooth surface is professionally processed by a dentist - it is ideally cleaned, dried, and only then decorated with rhinestones.

This procedure, according to experts, is absolutely harmless and safe. Since the decoration is glued to the surface without any violation of the integrity of the enamel, i.e. without the preparation of teeth, it is completely harmless. After removing the skyce, the tooth enamel remains healthy and smooth. In addition, skyce can carry some additional load, for example, it is quite possible for them to mask damaged enamel, a chip on a tooth or a darkened filling.

But, whatever one may say, skyce is a foreign body in the mouth, so it will take some time to get used to it. Usually it is felt on the teeth for the first few hours, and then you completely get used to it. The simplest versions of these shiny dental jewelry are usually made from ordinary glass. But they can be made from crystal, and from precious stones, such as sapphire, diamond or ruby. However, precious stones are attached more thoroughly. Therefore, it is better to apply them on crowns or veneers, so as not to injure the integrity of the tooth enamel again. Moreover, for example, diamond skies, unlike simple crystal ones, react to temperature changes, causing pain. This is exactly the case when more expensive does not mean better.

Skyce can be easily removed using any material at hand. In itself, the decoration is kept depending on how well you take care of the oral cavity. If you brush your teeth regularly, then plaque will not accumulate under the skyce. And then he can safely live in his mouth for six months and even a year. By the way, this is another positive moment- skys are forcing fashionistas to be more careful in hygiene. Most often, skys are made by young people or show business stars. The latter most often indulge in precious stones. And they say it does not interfere with kissing at all.

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Many people know about the importance of proper oral hygiene. It includes daily procedures performed at home and professional hygiene provided in the dentist's office.

Proper oral hygiene helps maintain healthy teeth and fresh breath. This means that a person always clean teeth and pink gums, no food particles stuck between the teeth, bad smell, pain, bleeding gums and other problems.

Oral hygiene allows you to solve the problem of plaque, the development of caries. Tooth enamel different people differ in susceptibility to destructive factors, in the ability to resist them. For many, this resistance decreases with age, which suggests that more attention should be paid to brushing your teeth.

Bacterial plaque is a common problem in dentistry. It is a colorless adhesive film on the surface of the teeth and gums, which promotes the development of microbes. Its accumulation causes darkening of the enamel, the development of gum disease. A competent fight against this plaque allows you to maintain health, this is the task of daily hygiene.

Proper oral hygiene prevents the problem of tartar, which is a hard substance that forms on the surface of the enamel. The susceptibility to the development of this problem varies from person to person, most often it manifests itself as they grow older. Daily care prevents the development of tartar, and the dentist can remove it, for this a special cleaning is carried out.

Professional oral hygiene

Professional oral hygiene is carried out by an experienced dentist, it is used in two ways:

As a means of preventing diseases of the oral cavity;
As one of the stages of treatment.

What is included in oral hygiene in dentistry?

The procedure for professional dental hygiene is carried out in stages:

. This technique successfully solves the following problems: removal of plaque from the surface of enamel, tartar. For its implementation, special equipment is used - an ultrasonic scaler, ultrasonic vibration is applied to the surface of the tooth. This procedure is absolutely safe, harmless to the teeth. When using it, there are no unpleasant sensations.
Using the method. It involves the use of a mixture of sodium bicarbonate, air and water. Cleaning is carried out by a special apparatus, which, under pressure, cleans the surface of the enamel from brown and yellow plaque. This method allows you to change the color by two tones. Baking soda helps to polish the enamel, which gives it a natural shine.
At this stage, the teeth are polished. For this, toothbrushes and professional tools are used. If there are indications, then pastes containing zircon granules are used. The products used contain essential oils, which provide a pleasant taste and smell, which makes the procedure more comfortable.
Teeth fluoridation is a procedure that allows you to saturate your teeth with fluorine ions, they are very important for the health of enamel. The dentist dries the surface of the teeth and applies mouthguards with a special gel on them. The procedure takes only 1 minute, but the benefits from it are maximum.
The specialist gives the patient recommendations for maintaining oral health. He helps to choose the best personal hygiene products, indicates the correct cleaning methods, answers the questions that have arisen so that the result of the operation is preserved for the longest possible time.

Before caries treatment;
Before removal;
Before implantation and prosthetics.

The cost of the procedure varies from 800 to 4500 rubles, depending on the complexity and indications, as well as the chosen clinic and region.

Personal hygiene

To keep your mouth healthy, brush your teeth regularly with a toothbrush and floss. To keep your teeth in excellent condition at home, you should adhere to the following recommendations:

Twice a day, in the morning before breakfast and in the evening before going to bed, teeth are cleaned with a brush and paste;
Floss your teeth daily;
must be adhered to proper nutrition and avoid unhealthy snacks between main meals;
Oral hygiene products, in particular paste, must contain fluoride;
During the day, you need to use fluoride mouth rinses, balms, elixirs. After each meal, you can rinse your mouth with plain water;
For better cleansing brushes can be used in the interdental space and gums. They are also used for cleaning bridges and other prostheses and implants.

To clean teeth in hard-to-reach places, you can use irrigators. They are indicated for use by people who have crowns or have filled teeth. These tools allow you to extend the life of dentures by cleaning the space under the structures from food debris, which prevents rotting of the teeth and the appearance of an unpleasant odor ().

Do I need to clean my tongue?

Dental and oral hygiene includes an obligatory component - cleaning the surface of the tongue. During this procedure, mucus, plaque, and food debris are removed. This is an important step that helps prevent a number of serious diseases. In most cases, plaque on the tongue is evidence of a particular ailment. Therefore, when this problem occurs, you should consult a dentist for advice on what means you can clean your tongue, how to use them correctly.

If you look closely at the tongue, you can see numerous pits, papillae and bumps that are filled with food debris. As a result, the tongue becomes just a hotbed of bacteria, with the help of saliva they are transferred to the teeth, gums, enter the digestive tract, causing an unpleasant odor and digestive problems.

Cleaning the tongue helps prevent the spread of bacteria, it makes it difficult for infection to enter the body, and increases the sensitivity of taste buds. Proper and timely cleansing prevents the development of caries, the occurrence of problems with the gums - gingivitis and periodontal disease, as well as protect the gastrointestinal tract from disorder.

Tongue cleaning should be done by everyone without exception, special attention should be paid to this procedure for people whose tongue has deep folds, furrows, as well as smokers.

How to properly clean your tongue?

This procedure is performed after brushing your teeth and rinsing your mouth.

Cleansing movements from root to tip.
First, one side of the tongue is cleaned, then the other.
Several movements are made across the tongue.
After rinsing, gel, paste is applied to the surface, slightly scraped with a brush and left for a minute in the mouth. Then rinse the cavity thoroughly again.

For cleaning, you should choose a soft brush or scraper, as well as a special antiseptic gel. This tool allows you to better clean the space between the papillae, the oxygen released during dissolution kills microbes.

The whole procedure for cleansing the oral cavity takes no more than 4-5 minutes. At the same time, it takes no more than a minute to clean the tongue. The frequency of this procedure, everyone chooses for himself, it depends on how fast plaque appears.

One is enough to clean the tongue every two or three days, others do it daily.

Hygiene can get rid of dental problems

Teeth play an important role in human digestion. Proper oral hygiene can avoid many problems. It prevents the appearance of dental diseases, weakens external manifestations darkening of the enamel, prevents the appearance of plaque and tartar, allows you to maintain the health of the digestive tract.

It is important to brush your teeth exactly twice a day, since plaque forms within 4-12 hours after the next cleaning. It is imperative to carry out preventive actions, regularly go to the dentist for professional care, carrying out activities in the full complex will keep your teeth healthy for a long time.

BUT healthy teeth- this is beautiful smile, good health, correct speech. The well-being of the body as a whole depends on the health of the oral cavity!

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Oral hygiene is a complex of hygiene procedures: individual and professional cleaning of the dentition, gum pockets and tongue. Cleaning is done at home or in a dental clinic by a professional hygienist.

Professional oral hygiene is carried out twice a year to clean numerous interdental areas, remove plaque, restore enamel color and other work that is difficult to perform at home.

It is necessary to carry out individual hygiene procedures twice a day after meals. The most important is the evening procedure carried out immediately before bedtime: plaque accumulated during the day can contribute to the growth of bacteria, the formation of caries and gum pathology.

Methodology for assessing the hygienic condition

To determine the degree of contamination, a test is used with special dyes and an enamel test scale for the oral hygiene index.

The degree of pollution is determined by saturation colors a dye that is applied to the enamel layer, staining the frontal, medial, vestibular and occlusal surfaces. The quality of the index score is measured in points according to the intensity of staining of the areas of each individual tooth:

Important!“Each dental clinic uses its own methods for determining the enamel contamination index, using special solutions and a scale for measuring plaque deposits.”

Hygiene criteria

The oral cavity is filled with microorganisms involved in the primary breakdown of food, the preservation of enamel and the maintenance of the general state of the microflora of the body. In advanced cases, the microflora is filled with pathogenic bacteria that destroy the enamel and deform the gum tissue.

Important!“Problem areas for cleaning from plaque deposits are: inner surface dentition; internal occlusal part of the lower molars; external medial-buccal side of the molars.

The main hygiene products

In order to thoroughly carry out daily procedures for cleansing deposits, oral hygiene products are needed, the main cleaning accessories include:

Toothbrush- the basis of any hygienic process, it can be used for a maximum of two months, then it must be changed.

Toothpaste- it will be optimal to use a product with a high content of fluorine and potassium to mineralize and strengthen the enamel coating.

Professional hygiene procedure

Professional oral hygiene by a dental hygienist will help to completely get rid of plaque deposits.

Why is oral hygiene so important in dentistry, what is included in the mandatory procedures, and why is professional help in cleaning teeth necessary?

Firstly, the removal of accumulations of soft plaque is difficult without professional help; over time, it tends to compact into tartar, which is not possible to remove on its own.

Secondly: hard plaque spoils not only the appearance, but also promotes the growth of bacteria, which leads to the formation of caries, periodontitis and many other diseases.

Professional oral hygiene differs in the type of appointment and instrumental equipment used in the procedure. Before starting any operation, the dental hygienist rinses the patient's mouth with an antiseptic solution and, if careful surface treatment is to be performed, uses anesthetics that treat the gum tissue using a spray, gel or injection.

Soft surface cleaning

Oral hygiene cleaners for soft plaque:

For this cleaning, nozzles with hard brushes, specialized pastes and gels with a high content of abrasive particles are used.

The brushes rotate in a circle at a sufficient speed, and this method effectively cleans soft dental plaques.

Mechanical cleaning using a scaler or Air-Flow apparatus.

During the cleansing process using ultrasonic device Air-Flow use a nozzle that is under strong pressure directs a stream of air with a special solution and small abrasive particles to the tooth surface.

Faced with the surface antiseptic solution washes away and carries away dirt and particles of plaque. The air stream promotes removal of the remains of abrasive substances.

Thus, the enamel layer, mucous membrane and gum pockets are cleaned from soft bacterial plaque.

Removal of hard build-up

Previously, hard stone removal procedures were performed by peeling and chipping tartar using special dental instruments, such an operation damaged the enamel and provoked the occurrence of microcracks and chips.
Currently safe and effective means oral hygiene, these include:

ultrasonic cleaning

This is by far the most popular cleaning, it effectively removes stony deposits and other pathological formations on the enamel, in the interdental spaces, under the gums, in periodontal pockets.

Cleaning is carried out using a scaler and an Air-Flow jet device using special nozzles for hard deposits. After cleaning, the enamel is ground and polished.

Laser hygienic cleaning

This method copes with stone deposits of different density and size, the laser removes both the old fossilized plaque in the gum pockets and the surface shell formed as a result of smoking or eating foods with coloring elements.

At the end of the procedure, the enamel is covered with dental varnish or gel, which reduces sensitivity and protects against pathogenic microflora.

Laser cleaning is a more gentle procedure than ultrasound, one of its advantages is that it is absolutely painless and therefore does not require prior anesthesia.

Any dental clinic provides professional teeth cleaning services, carried out by laser and ultrasound equipment, which are the most optimal today.

Important!“To remove deposits, it is necessary to perform as many cleaning sessions as the contaminated surface requires. Usually for more effective result combined types of cleansing are used.

Benefits of professional cleaning

Professional cleaning is compulsory procedure pre-treatment of the mouth before any dental surgery. Cleaning is necessary for the following reasons:

when plaque is removed, the process of tissue enrichment with minerals and microelements is accelerated, which has a beneficial effect not only on the crown, but also on the root part, alveolar areas and periodontium;
clean enamel without stone deposits allows for a more thorough diagnosis, checking the exact shade of the enamel, detecting micro-chips and micro-cracks, and detecting caries in the stain stage.

Before prosthetics and restoration, it is necessary to carry out professional cleaning only in this case optimal correction of the tooth structure is possible.

Important!“Dental cleaning and checking for any deformities is necessary every six months, in which case it is likely to prevent any diseases of the teeth, gums and mucous membranes.”

Self-cleaning of dental surfaces

To maintain the oral cavity in optimal hygienic condition, it is necessary to follow the basic rules of hygiene: use specially selected pastes and brushes and brush your teeth daily with the obligatory observance of the correct range of motion.

Basic Rules

To clean the dentition start from the lingual side, then the vestibular part of the enamel is covered, and only after that the tops of the crowns are cleaned.

With internal and external manipulations, the brush is set at an inclination of 45 degrees from the surface and moves smoothly from the root to the top. Each tooth must be brushed separately at least 10 times.

Cleansing begins with the upper molars, brushing with wave-like movements and gradually moving it to the molars, and this is repeated several times, the same procedure is performed in reverse direction(from root to front) to strengthen the result.

The inside requires especially thorough cleaning. It is necessary to clean in identical circular motions in the direction from the root to the top and from the anterior to the molars, carefully cleaning the inside of the incisors.

For thorough treatment, you can use an irrigator, it cleans the cavity of food debris, prevents the formation of plaque, prevents the formation of caries and gingivitis, and prevents the appearance of an unpleasant odor.

Hygienic tongue cleaning

Hygiene procedures include the obligatory cleansing of the tongue. During the cleaning process, the surface of the tongue is removed pathogenic mucus, formed plaque, leftover food.

The tongue contains a large number of papillae and cavities, which are filled with microscopic remnants of food. As a result, the language becomes a source of reproduction pathogenic microorganisms- through saliva, bacteria enter the surface of the enamel, gum tissue and into the gastrointestinal tract.