What is dental calculus removal?
Ultrasonic scaling is a modern method of removing dental calculus. The ultrasonic scaler is a device that operates on the principle of vibrations at a very high frequency, even tens of thousands of times per second. The specially shaped tip of the ultrasonic scaler, applied to the tooth, transfers the vibrations to the tooth surface, causing the dental calculus to easily crack and chip off. The procedure is usually quite fast and painless.
Dental calculus is a deposit that forms due to the mineralization of dental plaque. Dental plaque and deposits are constantly forming, and when not regularly cleaned, they are a main factor in tooth decay and periodontal diseases. This often leads to bad breath or brownish-yellow discoloration on the tooth surface.
Unremoved deposits harden over time and turn into calculus. Its accumulation has a very harmful effect on health, causing problems with the gums.
What is teeth sandblasting?
Teeth sandblasting involves removing deposits and discolorations from the tooth surface using a special sand that is propelled at high pressure from a device called a sandblaster.
The sand used contains a lot of salts and substances that counteract its salty taste. During sandblasting, the sand particles thoroughly clean the teeth.
They reach all the hard-to-reach places that we can’t clean with any other method.
Teeth sandblasting is either preceded by the removal of dental calculus using an ultrasonic scaler or is a standalone procedure. How often should dental calculus be removed?
Every patient should undergo professional teeth cleaning at a dental office every 6 months.
A Visit to the Dental Hygienist
Due to the accumulation of dental plaque (comprising food residues, saliva components, and bacteria) on the tooth surface, calculus forms over time, which is difficult to remove using toothpaste and a toothbrush. To maintain healthy teeth and gums, exceptional care for proper hygiene is essential. During a hygiene visit, the hygienist will remove deposits from the teeth, from the spaces between the teeth, and from all corners of the oral cavity. The procedure will be performed using ultrasonic devices. Additionally, the teeth will be sandblasted. After sandblasting, the teeth regain their natural color. They are brighter, smoother, and shinier. On well-cleaned teeth, calculus regrows much more slowly.
During the visit, the dental hygienist teaches the patient the correct methods of cleaning teeth, how to use additional tools (e.g., dental floss, interdental brushes, a water irrigator), educates on incorrect habits, and encourages healthy eating habits (e.g., carbohydrate elimination from the diet) and discourages harmful habits (e.g., smoking).
A professionally conducted hygiene instruction provides the patient with invaluable guidance on how to properly care for oral health during daily, independent teeth cleaning routines.