We clean tooth plaque in 6 months
The oral cavity health is an important part of our overall health state. No matter the age it is necessary to take care and put efforts in order to have healthy teeth and gums.
You may not be aware of the term “biofilm”, but you find it every day, as a cover over the river stones or in the plugged canal. Tooth plaque is almost colorless or fair yellow biofilm, which lays up on teeth’s surfaces. It is high-organized bacterial system and if it isn’t removed, it is responsible for the development of a caries, gum diseases and bad breath.
When the plaque is accumulated and not removed from the teeth, it concretes and turns into calculus with yellowish or dark color, which could be removed only by a dentist.
You play an important part in the care of your teeth and gums. Additionally, this is an investment in your overall health.
The prevention is the best decision!
- The full removal of the biofilm with the regular professional hygiene by a dentist, the good daily oral care and the balanced diet play a key role for the reduction of the caries risk and gum diseases.
- Via the professional oral hygiene dental calculus and plaque are removed above and beyond the gum, as well as the teeth stains. It is a safety and routine procedure, that does not damage the teeth and most of the patients perceive it as painless.
- It is recommended for a period of six months or even more frequent, depending on the individual needs.
- By dint of it smooth and clean teeth surfaces are provided and the home brushing is facilitated. Therefore it is part of the prevention of the caries and gum diseases and an initial stage of the gingivitis and periodontitis treatment.
- It should be done before and in during the orthodontic treatment.
- Its regular execution largely defines the future of the implants, crowns, bridges and dentures.
- It is done by a dentist with the help of mechanical tools – ultrasonic and manual instruments. After the teeth surfaces are smooth and clean, the dentist polishes them with a device and by a special pouder or by slowly rotating nozzle and a paste.
Good oral daily care
- Brush your teeth at least twice a day with a suitable brushing technique and duration not less than three minutes.
- Use a toothbrush with a small head, which reaches all tooth surfaces in the mouth. The best way is to have two different brushes – one for the morning and one for the evening.
- For cleaning the interdental spaces use a dental floss or interdetal brushes.
- If you wear dentures or orthodontic appliances clean them daily with a brush, different from the one that you use for the rest of your teeth. For additional hygenisation on the market there are different cleaning tabs
Keep a healthy diet with a consumption of more raw fruits and vegetables, full grain foods, milk cheese, fish and etc. and limit the intake of sticky foods between the main meals.
Drink more water, and less fizzy and sweet drinks.
Do not forget that you play an important part in the care of your teeth and gums. Additionally, this is an investment in your overall health.
