1. Is it necessary to brush your teeth every day?
Dentistry is called supragingival scaling, and its purpose is to remove tartar, plaque and pigment from teeth-in short, to remove dirt from teeth. People who brush their teeth every day have nothing to wash? Just like we wipe the table and mop the floor every day, but occasionally we find a lot of dust piled up in the corner. Tooth washing is also the basis of many other oral treatments. Periodontitis patients often need deep cleaning-removing dirt deep in the gums, which is professionally called subgingival scaling. Deep cleaning can only be done after tooth washing, and only the effect of deep cleaning can be better maintained. There are also dental implants, orthodontic treatment and oral surgery that require complete periodontal treatment.
2. How to judge the need to wash your teeth!
If you have the following symptoms: swollen gums, brittle gums, bleeding from brushing, bleeding from eating hard objects, loose teeth, etc., you need to wash your teeth. Some people say that I have never brushed my teeth for bleeding. Does that mean I don't need to wash my teeth? Then do a simple self-examination and look in the mirror to see if there are yellow or even brown deposits on the side of your front teeth and lower teeth near your tongue. If there is, it is also a signal that teeth need cleaning.
There are also requirements for the body before washing teeth.
As far as the most commonly used ultrasonic cleaning method in clinic is concerned, the dentist hopes that you have treated the painful teeth caused by cold and heat, and that your blood pressure is controlled within the normal range. There are no infectious diseases such as hepatitis B, AIDS, tuberculosis, respiratory diseases, leukemia, hemophilia and other blood system diseases. If there is a pacemaker, it must be shielded to avoid the interference of electromagnetic radiation and ensure the normal function of the pacemaker.
4. Generally, these two methods are used to wash teeth.
Tooth washing is to remove stubborn tartar, plaque and pigment fixed on teeth by ultrasonic vibration, or to scrape off stubborn residues on teeth with a manual scraper like weeding, which has been rarely used in clinic.
5. Is tooth washing harmful to teeth?
Tooth washing will not harm the teeth, and the ultrasonic energy released at the moment when the ultrasonic bubble bursts can only break the tartar, and will not destroy the hard enamel on the tooth surface. However, if observed under scanning electron microscope, there will be tiny notches on the tooth surface, so professional dentists will polish the teeth in the last step to restore the smoothness of the tooth surface. If there is a lot of tartar, the tooth surface to which tartar is attached is still rough after grinding, which needs to be improved by careful brushing in daily life.
6. Tips in the process of tooth cleaning
Tooth washing is only a slight shock. Occasionally, sensitive teeth will feel sour, which is generally within the tolerable range. There is no need to play anesthetic. If the gum inflammation is serious, it will bleed. The process of tooth washing requires water spraying. If there is no water, it may be more painful, and there will be a feeling of nausea, and the speed and effect of the dentist's operation will be greatly reduced. The trick is to block your mouth with the root of your tongue, breathe through your nose, relax and trust the doctor. The whole process will be much smoother.
7. There are some things you should do after brushing your teeth.
After tooth cleaning, the dirty things are washed away, the teeth become thinner, the stimulation to the gums disappears, and the swollen gums retract, so there will be a feeling that the teeth become bigger. If food is stuffed, these places should be cleaned up. If necessary, you can use dental floss and interdental brush. If food is not stuffed, you should also pay attention to cleaning these places. Dirty teeth are exposed, which makes them sensitive. Therefore, it is not recommended to eat food that is too cold and too hot for about a week after tooth cleaning. Using desensitized toothpaste can obviously relieve symptoms. It is also very important that you can't expect your teeth to turn white after washing. Washing your teeth can only restore your true colors. If you can wash your face, where do whitening products come from?
8. It doesn't matter where to wash your teeth. in fact ...
Tooth washing is the basic treatment of oral therapy, which does not mean that it can be implemented at will. There are specialized dentists abroad, and the frequency and direction of using ultrasonic cleaning head are important parameters to protect teeth when cleaning teeth. If you don't grasp it well, it will really hurt your teeth. Some teeth are not suitable for ultrasonic cleaning after treatment. If the professional knowledge is not in place, ultrasonic tooth cleaning will have an impact on the treatment effect. More importantly, there will be bleeding and droplets when washing teeth, which are the sources of cross-infection. If instrument disinfection or air disinfection is not in place, you may become the target of infectious diseases. Clean your teeth thoroughly under the premise of ensuring your health. I recommend you to go to a regular professional hospital.
9. What should I do if I have dental implants in my mouth?
Dental calculus will be formed on the surface of implants made of pure titanium. Dental calculus attached to implants is far less firm than dental calculus attached to teeth, so removing dental calculus from implants will not affect the surface and stability of implants.
10. How often is the most reasonable time to wash your teeth?
If the effect is good, it is recommended to brush your teeth once a year. If the effect is poor, brush your teeth once every six months. Cleaning your teeth by a professional doctor won't hurt your teeth, but will only make you live healthier, socialize more confidently and smile more brightly. Refuse to be old-fashioned, and start by washing your teeth regularly.
(Author: Zhang Meijuan Stomatologist, original work, please indicate that knowledge is power. Wechat official account)