People are afraid to visit a dental clinic to get their teeth cleaned. This is because during teeth cleaning, there can be discomfort in the jaw, prodding and strange noises etc.
However, many others feel that teeth cleaning is a very simple and painless process. If you know exactly what procedure will be followed during cleaning of the teeth, then perhaps you may not have much apprehension and can mentally prepare yourself.
Following are few steps that will be followed by the dentist, when you visit their clinic to get your teeth cleaned.
Physical examination
Usually, teeth cleanings are done by a dental hygienist. Before actual cleaning, they will do physical examination of your mouth.
Dental hygienist will use a small mirror to check all around your gums and teeth for any gingivitis signs or other potential concerns.
The dental hygienist may call the dentist if they detect any major problem to ensure it will be fine to proceed further.
Removal of tartar and plaque
The dental hygienist will use a scaler to remove plaque and tartar all around the gum line, and also in between the teeth by using a mirror. You may hear scraping, but it is quite normal.
More the tartar in your mouth, more time they will need for scraping a particular spot.
With brushing and flossing, plaque will stop from being build-up and harden into tartar. You need to visit a dentist only if you have tartar. Therefore, if you do not like this process of teeth cleaning then you must floss and brush more often.
Cleaning with gritty toothpaste
Having removed all the tartar from your teeth, the hygienist will brush them with a very high-powered electric brush that will make a grinding noise.
Though it may sound scary, it is great way to get deep cleaning and also remove any tartar that is left behind.
Toothpaste used during professional cleaning will smell and taste almost like regular toothpaste, and you can also choose your own flavors.
If the cleaning is done by a professional, then such polishing of teeth will be much safe and you must do it twice a year. They will not brush as harshly as you do at home, so that you may not wear down all the enamel.
Expert flossing
Nothing can beat flossing session done by dental hygienist who can get deeper between the teeth and locate trouble spots (if any) where there may be bleeding in the gums.
Even if you are flossing at home, a professional flossing of your teeth can remove any leftover toothpaste or plaque from your earlier cleaning process.
Rinsing
After that, you have to rinse-out your mouth so that you can get rid of all debris. Usually, your dental hygienist may offer you certain rinse that may contain liquid fluoride.
Fluoride treatment
Fluoride treatment will be the last step of your cleaning process. This treatment will be used as protectant for the teeth to help and fight against cavities developed for several months.
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