{"id":1113,"date":"2022-09-30T06:56:53","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T06:56:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dental.ashishrathi.com\/?page_id=1113"},"modified":"2023-02-15T12:22:18","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T12:22:18","slug":"prophylaxis-teeth-cleaning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thedentalroom.com\/prophylaxis-teeth-cleaning\/","title":{"rendered":"PROPHYLAXIS TEETH CLEANING"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
A dental prophylaxis involves thoroughly cleaning the teeth.\u00a0 Dental prophylaxis is essential for preventing periodontal disease and gingivitis from progressing.<\/span><\/p> When bacteria from plaque colonize on the gingival (gum) tissue, either above or below the gum line, periodontal disease and gingivitis occur.\u00a0 Inflammation and irritation caused by these bacteria colonies produce a chronic inflammatory response in the body.\u00a0 Therefore, the body begins to destroy gum and bone tissue, resulting in teeth shifting, becoming unstable, or falling out completely.\u00a0 The pockets between the gums and teeth become deeper and hold more bacteria that can travel to other parts of the body via the bloodstream.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Keeping the oral cavity healthy and halting the progression of gum disease is achieved with prophylaxis.<\/span><\/p> Prophylaxis has the following benefits:<\/strong><\/p> It is possible to perform prophylaxis during a regular dental appointment or under general anesthesia, if necessary.\u00a0 The latter is particularly common in cases where severe periodontal disease has been diagnosed by a dentist or suspected by the dentist.\u00a0 Sometimes an endotracheal tube is placed in the throat to prevent harmful bacteria from entering the lungs.<\/span><\/p> Generally, prophylaxis consists of several stages:<\/strong><\/p> In order to prevent periodontitis, prophylaxis should be performed twice annually, but it should be performed every three to four months for patients suffering from the disease.\u00a0 Despite the fact that gum disease cannot be completely reversed, prophylaxis is one of the tools dentists have at their disposal to stop its destructive progress.<\/span><\/p> Please contact your dentist if you have any questions or concerns about prophylaxis or periodontal disease.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Our dentists pride themselves on putting your needs first and offering FREE PARKING<\/strong> \u2014 a rarity for downtown dentists. We care and we listen. Our dentists have years of experience and are here to serve your needs at every appointment. If you have a question about your smile or need a second opinion, we\u2019re here to help.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\tReasons for prophylaxis\/teeth cleaning<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
<\/span> Plaque and tartar buildup, both above and below the gum line, can lead to serious periodontal problems if left untreated.\u00a0 In spite of the best brushing and flossing techniques, it may not be possible to completely remove debris, bacteria, and deposits from gum pockets.\u00a0 A dentist with specialized dental equipment needs to use their experienced eye to spot and treat problems such as tartar and plaque.<\/span><\/li>
<\/span> When your teeth are yellowing and stained, it’s hard to feel confident about your smile.\u00a0 During prophylaxis, unsightly stains can be removed from the teeth and the smile can be restored to its former glory.<\/span><\/li>
<\/span> Bad breath (halitosis) is often a sign of periodontal disease.\u00a0 The most common causes of bad breath are rotting food particles below the gum line, gum infection, and periodontal disease.\u00a0 Plaque, calculus, and bacteria are removed from the teeth in order to improve breath and relieve irritation.<\/span><\/li>
<\/span> Dentists are often the first to diagnose health problems.\u00a0 In addition to screening for oral cancer and assessing the risk of periodontitis, prophylaxis can often detect signs of medical problems like diabetes and kidney disease.\u00a0 It is also possible to provide recommendations for modifying the home care regimen.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\tHow does prophylaxis treatment work?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
<\/span> For patients with periodontal disease, this is the most important step because the dentist is able to remove calculus from the gum pockets and below the gum line.<\/span><\/li>
<\/span> With scaling tools, the dentist will thoroughly clean the area above the gum line of plaque and calculus.<\/span><\/li>
<\/span> By smoothing the tooth root, the dentist eliminates any bacteria that may remain.\u00a0 Periodontitis sufferers are at risk from these bacteria, so eliminating them is one of the dentist’s highest priorities.<\/span><\/li>
<\/span> After scaling and root planing, an antibiotic or antimicrobial cream is often applied to the gum pockets.\u00a0 Fast and healthy healing is promoted and discomfort is eased with these creams.<\/span><\/li>
<\/span> Periodontal disease can be revealed by routine X-rays.\u00a0 An X-ray can be used to assess the extent of bone and gum recession, as well as to identify areas that may require future attention.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>Schedule a Consultation<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t