Teeth cleaning

Maintaining good oral hygiene is the first step towards keeping your teeth healthy, but sometimes it is not enough, no matter how meticulous we are.Regular visits to the dentist are necessary for removing tartar or bacteria in hard-to-reach places.

Regular teeth cleanings help prevent dental problems such as periodontitis or gingivitis, and ensure long-term health of the mouth. It is essential to maintain proper oral hygiene after an implant placement.

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Regular cleanings remove tartar, prevent cavities, clean the teeth, protect from gingivitis, strengthen the teeth, eliminate stains, help with bad breath, lighten the teeth, and reduce the risk of complications after implant placement procedures. Poor oral hygiene can lead to plaque build-up – a soft and sticky film of bacteria accumulating on the teeth.

If not removed, plaque can mineralise and harden into tartar, which makes teeth more challenging to clean. 

Teeth cleaning using an ultrasonic cleaning device and special polishing brushes and prophylaxis pastes is the easiest way to remove dental stains.

‍Teeth sandblasting is a dental cleaning procedure that involves using a fine stream of sodium bicarbonate particles propelled by water and compressed air in a controlled manner to remove dental plaque and pigmentation. This procedure lasts between 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the amount of build-up, and gives the patient shiny, smooth teeth that are more resistant to plaque build-up and pigmentation.

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‍Written by: dr. med. dent. Ivan Kustec