1.Why do I need to clean my teeth?
The tartar, smoke, plaque and stains deposited on teeth are unattractive and more likely to cause periodontal disease and bad breath, but daily brushing cannot be brushed off, which requires dentists to use special instruments to scour it away, called scaling.
2.What is tartar?
Plaque combines with calcium and phosphorus ions in saliva to calcify into tartar. It is like the scale at the bottom of the kettle after boiling water. No matter how well you brush your teeth, tartar will always form over time. However, depending on individual differences, some people will have more and some will have less. Those with straight teeth are less likely to brush their teeth. Those who have misaligned teeth will have more.
3.What kind of equipment is used to clean teeth?
There are three types of equipment: ultrasonic scaler, sandblasting scaler and manual scaler. If there is only tartar, the ultrasonic scaler can be used. If there is less tartar and more stains, use sandblasting. If there is a lot of tartar and stains, a combination of ultrasonic and sandblasting is recommended. For those who have a lot of subgingival tartar and poor periodontal condition, manual scaling is recommended one week after ultrasonic scaling. This will give better results.
4.Does scaling hurt my teeth? Why do so many people say that scaling is not good?
The damage to teeth from scaling is quite slight. Compared to the protection of dental health, that little damage is negligible, just as we do not need to worry about washing the bowl will wash the bowl thin. However, the method of scaling is important. It is important to choose a doctor and a dental cleaning assistant. For ultrasonic scaling, the key is to control the angle between the ultrasonic vibrating head and the tooth surface, and not to vibrate for too long at the same point, and to control the power of the scaling machine. The operator’s hand gestures should be gentle. If the action is rough does not damage the teeth is false.
5.Do I need to clean again after one cleaning?
There is no such thing as once and for all in this world. Because teeth are used every day, they will be dirty again.
6.How often is it appropriate to clean my teeth?
About half a year to a year. Depending on your oral condition and the advice of your dentist.
7.How long does it take for a dental cleaning?
40 minutes to an hour or so. Depending on your specific oral conditions. Too short is not right.
8.Why do some people have loose teeth after scaling?
If your teeth have good periodontal condition and less calculus, the correct scaling method will never loosen the teeth. For those who have bad periodontal condition and have a lot of tartar before, it is possible to have this “loose” phenomenon – in fact, it is a normal phenomenon – we compare teeth to a big tree. A big tree depends on the soil next to it for its nutrition. If there is a tree next to it are rocks, then it is also very solid, but because there is no nutrition. In the future, it will slowly die. So we need to remove the stones and give it to cultivate the soil. Although the tree will be a little loose when the rocks are just taken away and replaced with soil. It will be fine when the soil is solid later. The tooth depends on the gum and alveolar bone next to it for its stability and nutrition. If there is tartar next to the tooth, although the tooth is also stable, it will die later because there is no nutrition. Although it is a little loose at the time. It is good for a long time.
9.Why do some people’s teeth become bigger after scaling?
For those who have good periodontal condition, this problem basically does not occur. When you have tartar in your teeth, it is the tartar that is blocking the gap where the flesh is supposed to grow. When you wash out the tartar, the tartar is blocking the gap where the flesh would be. Teeth are like trees. If you remove the stones from the tree, you will feel that the empty gap between your teeth has become bigger!
10.Why do some people’s teeth get sore after cleaning?
Teeth are like big trees. After removing the stone next to the big tree, it will reveal part of the root, which is the root of the tooth, and the root is not protected by the tooth enamel, so it will be sour. (This usually does not last if the teeth are cleaned properly. It will go away within a week. The soreness is also related to the condition of the neck of the tooth in each individual. In 60% of people, the cervical part of the tooth is enamel surrounded by bone. In 30 percent of people, the enamel and bone are cusp to cusp. In another 10%, the enamel and bone are separated. In the first case, the degree of acidity is minimal. In the latter case, there is more acidity. If you have time to upload pictures here to illustrate.)