Transcript Professional oral hygiene

Professional oral hygiene
MEANS AND METHODS OF PROFESSIONAL ORAL HYGIENE
Introduction
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The professional oral hygiene is one of the guaranties of dental health . The
appropriate professional oral hygiene is a preventative measure rather than
treatment. Its often the first stage of treatment before periodontal , surgical
and therapeutic procedures including tooth whitening or prosthesis.
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Oral hygiene can be individual /private or professional . Private oral hygiene
includes everything the person does at home (tooth brushing , flossing, and
mouth wash.while professional oral hygiene are the procedures performed in
the dental room by the Dentist or oral hygienist, which must be done regularly
Why is regular professional oral hygiene so
important ?
Despite how hard we try to clean our teeth using a brush, it is almost
impossible to do it really well. Some plaque or coating always remains on the
molars, tongue surface or tooth sulci unreachable by a toothbrush. The soft
white plaque comes from the remnants of food, saliva and oral cavity
bacteria not dangerous by themselves. If the plaque remains on a tooth a
long time, the bacteria activate chemical reactions (especially encouraged
by sweet or starchy food) resulting in various acids. The acids damage the
tooth surface: it begins erupting, caries develop and a cavity forms.
plaque
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The soft plaque remaining on a tooth surface for a long time and affected
by saliva hardens and gradually turns into calculus or tartar. It is a kind of
hard layer of lime at the gums and on the tooth surface; it can be of
various sizes and colors from white to dark brown. The aggregates irritate
gums; the gums may get red, start bleeding or become sensitive. Over a
longer period, the gum tissue begins to decline, and then the bone
surrounding the tooth declines as well and, finally, the tooth is lost. Calculus
or tartar deposits cannot be removed by means of individual oral hygiene;
oral hygienists perform the procedure.
Tatar or calculus
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Insufficient oral hygiene often causes a bad smell from the oral cavity,
which reduces self-confidence and affects communication with other
people.
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Studies have shown that the constant accumulation of bacteria inside the
oral cavity causes access of the bacteria to the digestive system,
bloodstream and various organs. This may encourage the development of
heart, lung, kidney and other diseases.
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Oral hygiene is also important to ensure the long life of tooth prostheses
such as crowns, implants and removable dental plates. It also helps
people wearing braces protect their tooth surfaces from caries.
Means and methods or professional oral
hygiene
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A specialist evaluates the oral condition of the patient, asks about the
methods used at home, explains how to brush teeth correctly and
effectively, answers questions and offers advice.
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Tooth plaque and tartar are removed using special instruments. The tartar
is removed with an ultrasound scaler, the gently vibrating tip of which
carefully removes plaque from the tooth surface without damaging it or
causing pain. However, if the teeth are very sensitive or unpleasant
sensations bother a patient during the procedure, a local anaesthesia
may be applied. The tartar is removed from the difficult-to-reach areas, for
example, the inter-teeth, with the use of manual instruments.
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Air flow method
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After mechanical removal of the plaque and tartar, the DentalPRO clinic
uses the advanced and safe “Air Flow” method:that uses salt powder
water solution. it affects the tooth surfaces with a heavy flush of pearl
powder mixed with water and air. Thus, even the smallest surface
inequalities are reached to remove the plaque caused by coffee,
tobacco or other colorants. The particles of the powder are round and not
sharp, so they do not scratch the tooth surface. The teeth become
noticeably whiter after the procedure.
polishing
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Finally, the teeth are polished with brushes, rubber discs and polishing
paste. The tooth surface becomes even, shiny and soft; and the plaque
then accumulates on it at a much slower rate.
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Subsequently we use dental hand tools such as interdental brushes or floss
to give our teeth the final touch.
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Following this , the cleaned teeth are coated with a fluoride lacquer, this
hardens the teeth and protects the tooth surface against acid attacks of
oral bacteria .
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You will be pleasantly surprised with the significant changes after the short
and painless professional procedure. The tooth surface will become even
and as shiny as glass and the sensation of freshness and cleanness will
make you really happy. If you follow the advice given by the specialist,
gum redness and bleeding will shortly disappear.
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conclusion
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Every person, whether they have any complaints or not, is advised to
undergo a professional oral hygiene procedure every 6 months. Patients
inclined to plaque accumulation or those who smoke are advised to visit
an oral hygienist 3-4 times a year.