Dental prophylaxis
If a beautiful and healthy smile is what you are after, you must adhere to certain rules of dental prophylaxis and follow a prophylactic routine both at home and at the dentist’s office. Daily dental and oral care will prevent tooth decay and the emergence of other tooth problems and reduce the risk of complications in the oral cavity that may cause serious systemic ailments.
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Preventive dental care at the dentist’s office
To complement your home dental care routine, you should schedule regular (every 6 months) check-up appointments at your dentist’s office and dental hygiene appointments aimed at cleaning your teeth from deposits of plaque and tartar. Both types of visits are essential since only comprehensive dental care contributes to the reduction of the risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Correct dental prophylaxis has health and cosmetic benefits and lets you retain white, glossy, and smooth teeth.
Dental prophylaxis treatments
SCALING
Removal of tartar deposits close to the gumline and in the spaces between teeth with the use of an ultrasound scaler and manual tools. The treatment is non-invasive and painless. If performed twice a year, it prevents your gums from receding and reduces the risk of periodontitis.
ABRASIVE SAND BLASTING
Removal of deposits and stains (caused by coffee and tea or tobacco) with the use of a sandblasting device. The treatment is non-invasive and painless. It complements scaling as it permits the hygienist to deep clean less accessible parts of the oral cavity. It leaves the teeth smooth and helps retain a healthy fair shade of teeth.
FLUORIDE TREATMENT
Krótki zabieg polegający na nałożeniu na oczyszczone zęby preparatu z dużą ilością fluoru w postaci żelu, lakieru lub pianki. Ma on na celu zwiększenie odporności szkliwa na działanie kwasów i bakterii przyczyniających się do powstawania próchnicy. Zabieg odgrywa ważną rolę we wspomaganiu leczenia ortodontycznego oraz periodontologicznego.
SEALING
Treatment aimed at sealing the fissures and pits on newly erupted teeth with a special sealant. Sealing prevents the depositing of plaque and tooth decay. The treatment is painless.
Preventive dental care at home
A correct daily dental care routine is of crucial importance for healthy teeth. Remember to carefully brush your teeth in a sweeping motion at least twice a day, floss your teeth and irrigate or rinse your mouth with fluoride mouth wash. A healthy diet is also one of the fundamental factors in dental care.