Common knowledge about dental cleaning

1. What is teeth cleaning?

In the medical field, people usually refer to "teeth washing" as "scaling", which is a treatment method that removes dental plaque such as bacteria, tartar and pigments on the surface of teeth through mechanical or physical means.

2. I clean my teeth carefully every morning and evening! No need to wash my teeth anymore

Even dentists cannot guarantee that their teeth are clean. Therefore, you need to master the correct and effective brushing method to keep your mouth clean and tidy. Regarding the brushing techniques of Bayes and Vonnegut, although there are many ways to brush your teeth, many people find it difficult to really brush their teeth, and some cannot even last for three minutes, let alone brush their teeth thoroughly. This is mainly because there are a large number of microorganisms in the mouth. Especially the inner and inner parts of the teeth are difficult to be completely covered due to long-term accumulation, which leads to the formation of dental calculus, and even toothbrushes are difficult to clean. In addition, during the process of brushing teeth, the gums may continue to bleed and may be invaded by bacteria... Especially in winter, oral ulcers and sore throats are more common. Therefore, even an experienced dentist may not be able to guarantee that every patient can brush their teeth correctly every time. Therefore, it is almost certain that those of you who have never had a dental cleaning must have dental calculus!

When dental plaque still exists, it may trigger tooth decay and a variety of other periodontal health problems, such as bleeding gums. When the dental plaque index reaches a certain level, it can also cause tooth sensitivity, caries, gingivitis, bad breath and other symptoms. In general, the main purpose of teeth cleaning is to prevent and treat oral diseases, not just to pursue beauty. Many people think that teeth cleaning is just to clean some small particles or dirt on the surface of the teeth, but in fact, teeth cleaning does not mean to completely remove bacteria and food residues on the teeth, but to effectively remove them. If you want to completely eliminate periodontal disease, you must first ensure that it is treated, which is what we often call teeth cleaning.

Teeth cleaning is not only an effective way to maintain dental health, but also the first step in treating periodontal disease. If no care measures are taken after teeth cleaning, the periodontal condition will worsen and even lead to gingivitis, bleeding gums and other problems. Through regular teeth cleaning, we can effectively remove plaque and calculus on the teeth, thereby ensuring that the periodontal tissue remains in a healthy state. In daily life, many people choose to perform periodontal cleaning regularly to maintain oral health. The following are some precautions after teeth cleaning:

1. Avoid eating too cold or hot food within one hour after cleaning. If a lot of bleeding occurs during cleaning, it is best not to brush your teeth that night.

2. After cleaning your teeth, avoid sucking or licking with your tongue, and touch your gums with your fingers. In the next week, it is recommended to avoid using dental floss or toothpicks to prevent accidental bleeding. If you suddenly bleed a lot due to some reason after a period of cleaning, it is recommended that you seek medical help as soon as possible.

3. For patients who are troubled by inflammation or other related diseases, they should follow the standard procedure to take anti-inflammatory drugs before and after teeth cleaning, such as metronidazole (stomach patients should use it with caution, pregnant women are prohibited from using it), spiramycin, etc., or choose corresponding symptomatic drugs to control the condition. In addition, the dosage of the drug should be reasonably selected according to the specific conditions in the oral cavity. When necessary, a suitable mouthwash should also be used for oral rinsing and anti-inflammatory to prevent further spread of inflammation.

4. Those who have received desensitizing agent treatment should not eat, drink or rinse their mouth within the next hour, and should not use a toothbrush to brush their teeth within the next 12 hours.

5. After teeth cleaning, it is recommended to avoid eating spicy or sour and cold foods in the next three days. In the one to two months after teeth cleaning, some sensitive individuals may experience allergies to cold, hot, sour, sweet and other stimuli. This is mainly due to local inflammation caused by these irritants entering the body. This is just a normal individual reaction and should not be overly worried. If you find that the symptoms are getting worse and difficult to relieve, it is recommended that you return to the doctor as soon as possible.

6. After completing the teeth cleaning procedure, you usually need to pay attention to the following points: For patients with special physical conditions or allergic reactions due to exposed gums or tooth roots, applying desensitizers can usually effectively relieve related symptoms. In addition, for patients with periodontitis and pulpitis, special attention should be paid to avoid using highly irritating drugs to avoid complications such as tooth allergies or even inflammation. If you show an extremely obvious allergic reaction, it is recommended that you return to the doctor as soon as possible, and the doctor will give you a comprehensive and in-depth diagnosis.

Author: Kuang Guoliang, Tangshan Fengrun Central Hospital