From as little as $17 for teeth cleaning and polishing that can help remove excess and unwashed food debris from the tooth surface or under the gums.
The doctor conducts tartar removal by painless ultrasound technology with the vibrating motion of wavelengths on the entire tooth surface even when they are deep under the gums or in the interdental spaces. The final step is polishing to help the tooth surface become whiter and smoother, preventing the accumulation of food and bacteria again.
SHAVING OF TARTAR – PERIODICAL CLEANING SERVICE
Tartar and things to know
Tartar is a place where bacteria can live, multiply and grow, directly affecting oral health. This is the leading cause of bad breath as well as dental problems.
Tartar is formed from food residues that stick to the teeth and accumulate for a long time. This plaque is then calcified by bacteria, calcium phosphate and calcium carbonate salts present in saliva.
We cannot clean tartar with regular brushing because they are yellow-brown, or milky white and often very hard.
Tartar is essentially divided into 2 main types, which are salivary tartar and serum tartar. Specifically:
Salivary tartar: Salivary tartar often appears in the interdental position, tooth surface or on the gums. They are caused mainly by the deposition of calcium salts in saliva, which are pale yellow, reddish brown or yellow brown.
Serum tartar: Serum tartar is often attached to the teeth, teeth or under the gums. Usually this type of tartar is black, very hard and difficult to remove. This type of tartar often accumulates a lot of bacteria, creating conditions that cause severe gingivitis. However, they are difficult to detect with the naked eye.
Should I shave my teeth?
According to research from the American Dental Association ADA, tartar can directly cause serious dental disease. Therefore, dentists always recommend that people visit the dentist every 3-6 months to perform oral hygiene, 1 time scaling, and completely clean the accumulated plaque in the mouth. interdental teeth.
How much does teeth whitening cost?
Currently, dentists have different rates for scaling teeth. However, the price will range from 4 – 17$/2 jaws, depending on the amount of tartar of each person.
| SCRAPE TARTAR | |
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Scaling and polishing 2 jaws |
17$/ 2 Jaws |
The process of scaling teeth at Dong Nam Dental
Dong Nam Dental Clinic always ensures safety and efficiency for customers in each service stage. Therefore, the process of scaling teeth always takes place properly according to the following steps:
+ Step 1: General examination
Before conducting scaling, the doctor will examine the general health status of the client. Helps to identify more specific problems, the degree of tartar, the condition of oral diseases, thereby taking specific treatment steps.
+ Step 2: Clean your teeth
Before conducting scaling, the doctor will clean the patient’s oral cavity with specialized antiseptic solutions, preventing infection or other complications from occurring.
Watch the video: Close-up of the process of scaling teeth at Southeast Dental
+ Step 3: Carry out ultrasonic scaling of teeth
The doctor will proceed to remove tartar using ultrasonic technology on the entire tooth surface with food plaque. Plaque can be located on crowns, necks, between teeth or deep below the gums.
+ Step 4: Polish your teeth
This is the last step of the dental scaling process, the doctor will polish the tooth surface with a specialized brush and polish, the tooth surface will be shiny and smoother, avoiding re-adhesion of tartar.
After finishing the procedure, the doctor will guide the patient to take care of their teeth at home and assist in reminding the follow-up appointment.