Oral health begins with caring for the health of the teeth and protecting them from decay and gum disease. Keeping the teeth clean and protecting them from the formation of tartar is one of the most important ways of caring for the teeth, because of the negative effects that the formation of tartar on the teeth has.
Tartar forms from food residues that are deposited on the surface of the teeth for a long period, which allows bacteria to form and accumulate on the teeth in what is called plaque — which is considered one of the most important causes of tooth decay, besides being behind bad breath. Tartar and plaque also cause gum disease, which is why the dentist's instructions and the advice given after cleaning the teeth of tartar must be followed, in order to avoid its forming again.
How is the dental tartar cleaning procedure carried out?
During the dental tartar cleaning procedure the dentist uses a device to break up the tartar that has formed on the surface of the teeth. It is a painless procedure and no local anaesthetic is used with it. He then removes the traces of the cleaning using a paste specifically for tartar removal procedures and an electric brush designated for cleaning the teeth after the layer of tartar has been removed. After that comes the turn of dental floss, to remove the traces of the cleaning that have caught between the teeth. Finally the teeth are rinsed with water containing fluoride, which protects the teeth from decay. Once the dentist has finished his work he emphasises certain instructions and advice to follow after cleaning the teeth of tartar, in order to preserve the teeth for as long as possible and to prevent new layers of tartar from forming.
How do we protect the teeth from the formation of tartar?
Prevention is always better and preferable to cure, and so the following instructions should be followed in general, before the condition requires a visit to the dentist, and they should also be followed as advice after cleaning the teeth of tartar.
1- Be careful to use a toothbrush and toothpaste twice a day; some dentists may prefer that they be used after every time you eat.
2- Choose a type of toothpaste suited to the nature of your teeth, preferably one containing fluoride, along with a soft brush.
3- Using dental floss is one of the important matters in preserving the health of the teeth, because it cleans the places between the teeth where the presence of food residues may cause the formation of tartar and tooth decay.
4- Using mouthwash once a day works to disinfect the teeth of bacteria and prevents them from forming.
5- Stopping smoking, reducing the intake of foods containing sugar, and following a healthy diet.
6- Be careful to visit the dentist for an examination and to check on the condition of the teeth at least once every six months.
The cost of tartar removal
The price of tartar cleaning varies according to the dentist, his competence and his reputation, the clinic in which the cleaning procedure is carried out, its location and the standard of the medical service it provides, as well as the condition of the teeth and the quantity of tartar that will be removed, and likewise the person's need for any treatments should any diseases be discovered in the gums or the roots of the teeth. The dental tartar removal procedure falls under cosmetic procedures.
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