Maintaining oral hygiene is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Regular brushing is the best way to keep teeth clean and healthy, but it is not always enough, which is why it is recommended to visit your doctor for regular cleanings. But why should teeth be cleaned...
Even if you brush regularly, some areas of the mouth are still a little hard to reach, such as behind and between the teeth. Over time, bacteria begin to accumulate in such areas, which form calculus. Calculus cannot be removed with a brush. It requires special tools and techniques to remove, which is why you should visit a doctor for a cleaning.
Pyorrhea is a common gum disease that can become a serious problem if left untreated. Untreated pyorrhea can cause gum and bone loss and make the affected teeth feel lighter, but good brushing can prevent it and prevent further damage.
Pyorrhea is a common gum disease, but who gets it and what can we do to prevent it? Pyorrhea is usually seen in persons after 30 years of age. The main causes of pyorrhea are poor oral hygiene, smoking or chewing tobacco, age, hormonal changes, nutrient-poor diet, genetic or physical diseases like diabetes etc. The possibility of pyorrhea also increases due to long-term use of the drug.
In pyorrhea, there is a space between the gums and the teeth, which can cause problems like swelling of the gums, pain in the gums, bleeding, and bad breath.
In dental cleaning, the doctor uses an ultrasonic machine to remove the calculus trapped between the tooth surface and the tooth. During tooth cleaning, if the calculus is deep enough then it is cleaned by giving an injection. Sometimes the particles trapped in the teeth are also cleaned by opening the gums which is also called gum surgery.
Calculus break down the tissue between the teeth and gums, causing a space between the two teeth. Calculus are filled in that space and when calculus is removed, the space is partially filled by the gum. So after cleaning the teeth, a person feels like there is a space between the teeth, but it is the damage caused by calculus to the gums.
Regular check-ups can detect early dental disease such as tooth decay, detect gum disease in its early stages and prevent it from progressing and improve quality of life.