Brushing
one's teeth and flossing regularly are proper ways to take care of
one's set of pearly whites. However, it is only one part of the
entire dental health maintenance process, as there needs to be a
routine dental checkup for proper and thorough teeth assessment.
Patients must visit their dentists at least once every six months to
check the condition of their teeth and gums. The dentist may then
proceed with prophylaxis, which is basically teeth cleaning; removing
plaque and tartar from the hard-to-reach areas in the mouth.
The
dentist first tries to remove the larger deposits of tartar on the
teeth using an ultrasonic device. Most tartar and plaque buildup may
already be removed through this and only need to be rinsed away with
water. After this treatment comes the use of a dental scaler, which
is a handheld tool with a hook-shaped end, for a deeper clean. A
scaler can effectively dislodge remaining small tartar or plaque
buildup as well as stains, thereby giving you cleaner, whiter teeth.
Upon
the general cleaning of the teeth comes the polishing process.
Basically, the dentist polishes the teeth using prophylaxis paste and
a rubber cleaning device to buff up one's teeth. In some cases,
fluoride treatment is also given to strengthen the patient's teeth.
After thorough rinsing, the dental prophylaxis treatment is complete.
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