How Long Does Deep Teeth Cleaning Take?
Scaling is the effective removal of all bacterial plaque and tartar, which helps reduce bacterial buildup, helps relieve possible gum inflammation, and makes daily teeth cleaning easier.
Why a deep teeth cleaning?
This type of procedure requires professional equipment and techniques for proper removal. The dentist removes bacterial plaque and tartar from the teeth using special instruments. A polishing paste is then applied to the teeth.
What is the difference between deep teeth cleaning and home cleaning?
While the main purpose of deep teeth cleaning is to help prevent gum disease, it can also beautify teeth and leave them clean and shiny. Additionally, polishing the surface of your teeth makes it harder for plaque and food debris to build up.
Professional deep teeth cleaning removes plaque, tartar, and stains from teeth. Cleaning is done in the office by the dentist, who then tells you the care appropriate for your teeth and gums.
What is dental plaque?
Plaque is a film that constantly forms on the entire surface of your teeth. It is made up of bacteria, bacterial byproducts, and your saliva. The acids produced by the bacteria in plaque attack the tooth enamel.
What is tartar?
Mineral ions in saliva combine with plaque on the tooth surface and solidify to form an irregular, unpleasant deposit called tartar.
Mainly mineral in nature, tartar forms a solid surface that makes it difficult to remove plaque. Toothbrushing and dental floss are not able to remove tartar once it has formed. Tartar can only be removed during regular dental deep cleanings.
How long does a deep teeth cleaning take?
Cleaning takes about thirty to sixty minutes. The duration depends on the amount of tartar accumulated and the bacterial plaque to be removed.
Which professional can do it?
A dentist or dental hygienist can take care of this; the latter is a technician qualified by paramedical training who can intervene under the guidance of a dentist to prevent the onset of oral diseases.
How is the procedure performed?
Using appropriate instruments, ultrasonic inserts, and manual curettes, tartar is removed from the teeth. In some cases, a bicarbonate jet is used to remove more difficult stains.
Is deep teeth cleaning painful?
You will not feel any pain, but if you are very sensitive to the ultrasound insert, it is possible to lightly anesthetize the intervention areas or the most affected areas using topical and local anesthesia.
When should I have deep teeth cleaning done?
The ideal is to have a deep teeth cleaning done regularly to avoid the appearance of cavities, that is, as a way of preventing oral diseases. It is advisable to do it before teeth whitening to help remove stains from coffee, tea, and tobacco or before any aesthetic treatment such as a dental restoration and a ceramic veneer.
What are the benefits of descaling?
Teeth gain a better appearance and are whiter, cleaner, and brighter. Deep teeth cleaning prevents dental problems such as cavities, gingivitis, periodontitis, and many other issues and diseases.
Deep teeth cleaning is a quick and relatively painless process that can be performed in 30-60 minutes in our office. Contact us today to make an appointment for a brighter and healthier smile!