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Teeth Scaling and Polishing
Prevention & Treatment of all kind of Dental Problems
Having clean teeth is a symbol of confidence. It has been seen time and again that people who are confident of how they smile and look are more confident than others holistically. There used to be times when discolored or difficult to clean teeth were left at its state. The deposition of a tartar layer or plaque is a common problem due to which teeth appear discolored and become a matter of shaming for many. No matter how well one tries to brush them off they stick around. Your teeth are continuously bathed in saliva which is rich in amylase and calcium, which naturally protects your teeth but when there is a deposition of plaque (thin layer over teeth with over thousands types of bacteriain a protein matrix) those natural methods are just not enough. Tartar is the tough or calcified form of plaque and is a very common deposition which affects oral health. If one lets the growth of tartar be unobstructed, the bacteria might soon reach out to the gums and cause infections. Scaling and Polishing of teeth is the way out of this problem. This method cleans the film deposited on the teeth and leaves them clean and clear. This in the medical field is called prophylaxis which in Greek means “To prevent beforehand”, which itself is an indicator of how if not taken care, gum diseases are inevitable.
How is scaling and polishing done?
The use of high tech. advanced machines have made way in the field of dentistry & teeth scaling and polishing which work well without harming the teeth in any manner.
- Ultrasonic instruments:Use of ultrasonic waves is made in a way where these frequencies knock off the tartar loose and it’s cleaning are made easy. While the waves work their charm, the machine also lets a cool spray of water on teeth, which washes away the debris. Since, use of ultrasonics is involved, a humming sound is heard off the machine and is probably the most common machine you would have seen in any movie which shows a dentist! Normally a complete course lasts around 6 months, whereas more complex and hardened deposits may even take a year.
- The Polishing: Polishing is done after the teeth are clean of any kind of deposits. It is done using a small rotating cup placed on the end of a machine which matches the dental curvature. The entire polishing is done using the help of a white fine paste.
- Fluoride: Often than not Fluoride is provided to the patients as a finishing touch to the scaling and polishing process. It actually is great and comes in flavors like Chocolate, Vanilla and Strawberry! This for many is the favorite part of dental cleaning! But remember this is not for ingestion and should be in-taken. After this, fluoride gel is placed for around 30 seconds on the teeth and the final look is achieved.
The entire process is painless and is accompanied by occasional tickling sensation. Scaling and Polishing is in fact the most enjoyable thing one can go to a dentist for!
Orthodontic Braces Types
Orthodontic braces come in quite a few types and choosing your best fit is essential.
Traditional Metal Braces
These are probably the most common orthodontic braces one can see around. Very noticeable but sturdy, these braces have been used and tested successful. With the advent of modern bracket braces and heat activated arch wires, these have become smaller and are less visible than before, but work even better. These are the least expensive types of braces one can get.
Ceramic Braces
Same structure, feel and usage as the traditional braces, but these are tooth colored, making them unnoticeable at a glance. Ceramic braces also provide the added advantage of less resisting jaw mobility.
Lingual Braces
Similar to Metal and Ceramic braces, the difference is that these are placed on the inside of the teeth rather than the outside making them completely invisible. They are quite expensive and are often difficult to clean.
Invisalign
These are custom made for every patient and are like clean transparent covering for the teeth. You can wear them with ease and there are no food-restrictions while using these.
So yes, Smiles are not permanent and if you have one, which you are shy of, we have the perfect solution at great rates. The smile is the best make up one can wear, and then why not make it perfect. At Punjab Dentistry we realize the concerns of our patients and we assure great, perfectly natural looking results with International standards in check.
No makeup is for eternity and regular checks for them are a must. So what are you waiting for now? Book yourself and appointment today and get rid of any second considerations and deep seated reservations about your smile, because no root is too deep for us to dig. See you soon!
At Rohit Dental Clinic, we lay out a custom plan for you in long term which can help you have a healthy & untreated smile always. Our Dentists are completely equipped with all equipment required to provide completely pain-free treatments for dental problems. They have been trained on most strenuous of environment to give best possible treatment at affordable cost.
How it is done
In full mouth reconstruction multiple missing teeth are replaced by implants, bridges, removable partial dentures, full dentures.
- No Need Of Adjacent Teeth : Since implants have the ability to fuse into your jawbone.There is no need to prepare for any ground down to give a support to your newly placed teeth. They tend to become like permanent with time.
- Improved Speech : There is no risk of teeth slipping between the mouth as in the case of dentures. You can speak confidently without mumbling
- Durability And No Extra Care :There is no tension of removing or placing it again and again like dentures. It also saves you from the embarrassment of removing your set of teeth when you are about to go to sleep. Implants are so durable that if given proper care they can last a lifetime.
- Easier Eating : The eating due to implants becomes much easier as the implants are well aligned to do the job and bear pressure.
- Improved Self-esteem : You start feeling very confident because the implants
- No Need Of Adjacent Teeth :Since implants have the ability to fuse into your jawbone.There is no need to prepare for any ground down to give a support to your newly placed teeth. They tend to become like permanent with time.
- Improved Oral health :Overall your oral health improves which also positively impact your overall health.
- Convenience :Unlike dentures these are not required to be removed so provide comfort as your own natural teeth.
Procedure
- While getting the braces for the first time, one is always curious of what is to come in the way. Putting on braces is not at all scary as it may seem and often requires as little as 1-2 hours. The whole process begins with the cleaning of the teeth (mouth washing and teeth rinses), then it is dried. After a few minutes of drying, a super special glue is put on the teeth, which will remind you of cans of old adhesives but there is no need to worry because these are perfectly safe. Brackets are then placed and arch wires are put on them. The final step is securing the entire formation and you are good to go. Simple! On an average it will only take around 2 hours.
Age Groups
- Braces can best work when your teeth are still in a condition to grow and change according to the way the dentist wants it to, but in most cases effects can be seen at any age, though it takes time. The ideal age for getting the braces would still be around 11-16. At these ages, it becomes imperative for parents to talk to their children and making them realize the importance, because of any mishandling of the braces while attached can harm the entire teeth structure, making it more or less permanent, unless you shell out a fortune to get it right.
Removable partial dentures
Removable partial dentures use plastic teeth to replace missing teeth. These plastic teeth are fixed on an acrylic plate and clasps are placed in the plate to take support from adjacent teeth.
- Basic Procedure : In this technique impressions are taken and then bite record is done on second sitting, then a try in is done to check the prosthesis before final insertion
- Time Required : 3-5 days
Full mouth reconstruction involves various techniques to reconstruct the mouth which may involve aligning of teeth with invasiline, metal braces. Smile correction with veneers, crowns, bonding. Reconstruction of mutilated teeth with tooth colored fillings, inlays, onlays and crowns.
Time required
- Time required depends upon the procedure of reconstruction to be done.
- If full mouth implants has to be done we can finish the treatment in 3-5 days from placing of implants to fixing of teeth.
- Bridges require 3-4 days from taking of impression to fixing of teeth.
- Veneers requires 2-3 weeks from taking of impressions to final fixing on to the teeth.
Endosteal Implants
Process comprising of surgically placing the implants directly into your jawbone.As soon as the gum tissues have healed upto a significant level further step of surgery that connects the post to the implant is done. Lastly an artificial tooth(teeth) is attached to the post individually or grouped on a bridge.
Subperiosteal Implants
The only difference from Endosteal implants is that this process involves placing of a metal frame instead of directly the implants. This frame gradually fuses with the jawbone and then the same process is followed.
What is the average price of getting a scaling and polishing done?
The average price of scaling and polishing ranges from around INR500-INR1500/- and depends on where the person gets the process done!
Frequently Asked Questions about Scaling and Polishing
Will there be any need of an X-ray?
No, in almost all cases there is no need of any X-ray done for the treatment.
Will there be any pain during the process?
Answer- No this process is mostly painless and is moreover enjoyed by many people over the globe. IF any pain is experienced during the process it is imperative for you to ask your dentist/Hygienist to stop and examine properly. Sometimes exposed dentins and sore gums are a reason of any such pain.
I have had a painful cleaning experience in the past, what do I do?
You should probably switch your dentist and make use of Nitrous Oxide on teeth for relief from pain during the process.