Tartar Cleaning

1. Why should scrape tartar?

- What is lime?

Lime (tartar) is plaque, food debris left behind calcified by bacteria, calcium carbonate and calcium phosphate salts present in saliva. Plaque, food debris are often deposited into thick layers in the crown of the teeth, gums, opaque white or brown yellow, which is unsightly and causes many damage to the mouth.

Lime is the white or yellow-brown plaque deposited in the crowns and gums

- The harmful effects of tartar to oral health:

• Smelly breath.

• Plaque accumulates too much, thickens and destroys tooth enamel over time. The more severely damaged tooth enamel is, the higher the risk of tooth decay.

• It is home to many types of bacteria fermenting carbohydrates that create acids causing tooth decay such as Streptococcus mutans, Lactobacilli ...

• Causes of diseases in the mouth and throat such as: oral mucositis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, mouth sores ...

• Root bleeding, painful eating.

• Falling gums expose root teeth.

The main causes of oral diseases such as periodontitis, alveolar bone resorption, upstream tooth pulp inflammation. More serious can cause teeth to shake, tooth loss causing loss of aesthetics.

So, taking tartar periodically every 3 - 6 months is essential to protect your teeth from the harm caused by tartar.

Lime causes bad breath, creating low self-esteem when communicating

2. Is scraping tartar painful and painful?

- Customer's oral health: If the client is suffering from some dental diseases such as periodontitis, gingivitis, and red swollen gums, the removal of tartar may be more painful than someone with good oral health.

- Level of tartar: The tartar in the crown of the teeth, visible to the naked eye, the tartar removal takes place quickly about 15-30 minutes, does not cause burning or bleeding. In the case of tartar deposition, sticking under the gums, causing inflammation, swelling, and taking tartar can be numb, but this feeling will quickly disappear after a few days and does not affect the ability to eat and chew teeth.

- Tartar extraction techniques: In the past, dentists often used a hand-held tartar kit or sand blower to remove tartar, now the ultrasonic tartar scraper (ultrasound) is preferred. This modern tartar removal technique helps minimize the sensitivity for the customer as well as shorten the treatment time. Because, ultrasonic waves are absolutely safe for the body, completely remove plaque without invading teeth and gums.

Teeth extraction tools by ultrasonic waves

The structure of the ultrasound machine consists of 2 heads, one end is a handle, the other end is small as a toothpick, sharp, able to move flexibly to the nooks and crannies of the teeth. The machine operates at a frequency of 28-30 kHz, with enough vibration for the plaque to rupture without damaging the gums and surrounding organizations.

- Physician's skills:

If the dentist is experienced, highly qualified, gently tarting, does not affect the inner cheeks, tongue ... then you absolutely do not feel any pain.

The tartar scraping is very simple, usually does not affect the soft tissues, does not cause pain or damage to tooth enamel, but requires the doctor to be meticulous and gentle in each operation.

3. Is it good to get more tartar?

Taking tartar helps you have a more confident and radiant smile

Tartar removal is a method that helps to remove hard plaque from the surface of the gums, bringing many benefits to the mouth. However, the abuse of tartar taking many times can damage teeth. Therefore, you should only shave tartar periodically every 3-6 months. In addition, depending on the oral health, the level of tartar formation more or less that the doctor will specify the time to take tartar. Specifically:

• People with shiny enamel, good oral health, less formed tartar should take tartar about every 6 months.

• People with rough tooth enamel, easy to accumulate excess food plaque, often drink tea, coffee, smoke should take tartar every 3-4 months.

4. Notes after shaving tartar that you should know

After taking tartar, gum tissue and enamel are very sensitive so if not cared for properly, your teeth are susceptible to bacteria invading and accumulating plaque. Some notes in dental care after tartar removal such as:

Do not eat foods that are too hot or too cold because too low or high temperatures can damage tooth enamel, causing tooth sensitivity when eating.

• Do not smoke, use alcohol or dark, acidic foods such as tea, coffee, soft drinks, soy sauce, chocolate ... after taking tartar.

• Develop a nutritious diet rich in fresh vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins and minerals. Limit eating foods that are too soft and flexible because they easily stick to teeth and form tartar.

• Brush your teeth twice a day, in the morning after waking up and at night before going to bed.

• Brush your teeth properly. When brushing, use a brush with soft bristles, moderate force, place the brush vertically or in a circular motion. Avoid brushing horizontally as this can erode tooth enamel.

• Use normal saline, floss after each meal to remove the remaining plaque.

• Check and take tartar periodically or as directed by your doctor.

Tartar scraping pain does not depend greatly on the technique and manipulation of tartar of the doctor. Therefore, to limit sensitivity, you should only choose reputable dental clinics, dental centers, experienced doctors, and modern equipment.​

Taking tartar helps you have a more confident and radiant smile

You should choose reputable and modern dental sites when you want to get tartar

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