To enjoy good oral health, simple but rigorous hygiene practices are needed. Undoubtedly, professional oral cleaning or dental prophylaxis is the necessary practice for our teeth to be healthy and clean one hundred percent.
Professional dental cleanings allow us to reach spaces in the mouth that we do not reach with our particular hygiene. It is advisable to do an oral cleaning in a period of between 6 months to 1 year. Of course, always according to the needs of the patient.
Regular cleanings become especially important for patients suffering from periodontal diseases, such as gingivitis or periodontitis.
In the first case, the gums bleed and are inflamed, but we are talking about a reversible disease through good oral hygiene. Periodontitis is an advanced stage of gingivitis, and in this case it becomes chronic. When this disease is not treated correctly, the patient can suffer mobility of the pieces, even losing them.
That is why it is essential to go to your dentist to perform periodic check-ups in order to properly treat these ailments.
Why is professional cleaning important on a regular basis?
- Professional cleanings remove plaque to prevent tartar from forming which is harder and harder to remove.
- Over time, accumulated tartar can adversely affect gums and teeth, causing cavities, gum erosion, and periodontal disease.
- You may also benefit from early detection of any problems with your mouth or teeth.
