Can Teeth Fall Out After Deep Teeth Cleaning?
Deep teeth cleaning is an essential treatment for the good health of our teeth and an asset for our smile. Adults should have this done at least once a year. If you are apprehensive about this procedure, read on to find out more about it, and calm your fears!
Why have deep teeth cleaning done?
Bacteria and food residues are present in our mouth despite regular brushing. They form a deposit called dental plaque. If this plaque is not eliminated, it reacts with our saliva to form dental tartar.
There are two types of tartar:
- Supragingival tartar is a white plaque that appears on the tooth at the gum level;
- Subgingival tartar is established on the root of the tooth, inside the gum, in the periodontal areas. It is invisible to the naked eye.
Tartar can build up anywhere in the mouth. However, the incisors and premolars are often more affected than the canines or molars because they are closer to the salivary glands.
Once present, dental tartar cannot be cleaned with a manual or electric toothbrush or with dental floss. It must be removed by a deep teeth cleaning by a professional.
When should you have your teeth scaled?
Tartar is more or less present depending on the person. The combination of saliva, oral hygiene habits, and the consumption of sugary foods, tobacco, coffee, or tea have an impact on its appearance.
Dentists recommend deep teeth cleaning once a year to maintain a healthy mouth. This frequency is adjusted depending on the patient. Some need cleaning every 6 months, others every two years. Your dentist will decide the frequency that suits you during the consultation.
Deep teeth cleaning is usually only performed on adults and adolescents from the age of 13. Tartar does not appear on baby teeth. If you notice tartar in your child under 6 years old, a consultation with a dentist is recommended.
There are no contraindications, but some patients need to take antibiotics as a preventative measure. After asking about your medical history, the dentist will prescribe the necessary treatment.
Why have your teeth scaled?
Deep teeth cleaning is essential to clean the mouth and ensure good oral health. The good news is that unlike an extraction or root canal, it is not painful!
Another benefit of deep cleaning is that it restores the teeth to their original color. The smile regains its shine without having to go through teeth whitening or the installation of dental veneers.
A deep teeth cleaning does not usually cause tooth loss. However, if teeth were already severely compromised by advanced periodontal disease, they may move a bit after cleaning. There are several reasons for this:
- Loss of support: If periodontal disease has already destroyed much of the bone and tissue that supports the teeth, removing tartar and bacteria can reveal this weakness.
- Temporary mobility: After cleaning, teeth may feel slightly more mobile, but this usually stabilizes over time with proper care.
- Empty feeling: Once tartar is removed, some patients may feel that their teeth are more “open,” which can be mistaken for a feeling of mobility.
Now is the time to have your teeth cleaned, especially if it has been a while! Contact us today and we will help you have the best and cleanest smile possible!