DENTAL STONE CLEANING (DETETRAGE)

Dental Stone Cleaning (Detetration)

What is Dental Stone? When tartar and plaque on the teeth are not cleaned, minerals and bacteria accumulate in the person’s saliva. Accumulated minerals and bacteria turn into a dirty yellow or white substance on the teeth over time, causing discomfort. In general terms, this uncomfortable substance is called dental stone. So what is dental stone? Why does it occur? How often should it be cleaned? Can dental tartar be cleaned at home? You can read the rest of the article to learn the answers to these questions.

How is Dental Stone Formed?

Tartar mostly forms on the inner surface of the lower teeth and on the surfaces of the upper teeth facing the cheeks of the back teeth. Teeth should be brushed regularly and constantly for general health. In fact, not only brushing teeth but also general oral care should be done regularly. Tartar can form in cases where there is no adequate and effective tooth brushing, and since it forms over time, it takes time to be noticed. Saliva settles on the gums and these hard rock-like structures surround the teeth. Sometimes it can progress directly under the tooth. This situation is more common in gum diseases.

What are the symptoms of dental stone?

The clearest symptom of tartar is bleeding in the gums and feeling the hard layer on the teeth. At the same time, tartar can be felt while brushing teeth and checking the teeth with the tongue. However, checking the teeth with the tongue is not a very healthy situation. Therefore, regular brushing and checking of teeth with a brush or getting dentist support would be the best solution.

What are the Causes of Dental Stone Formation?

Tartar literally results from inadequate brushing of the teeth. It is important to brush your teeth with the correct technique. It is necessary to clean all surfaces of the gums with circular sweeping movements, touching a single tooth 5-6 times with the brush. Dental floss or an interdental brush should be used to prevent tartar formation. The dental floss or interdental brush used is also necessary for general oral and dental hygiene. When choosing a brush, you need to choose a good brush. Toothbrush should also be chosen according to the person. If you have gum sensitivity and are prone to gum problems, you need to use a brush that will prevent gum problems. If you have tooth sensitivity, a brush should be chosen specifically for it. Generally, soft brushes are useful for both gum sensitivity and tooth sensitivity.

Are Dental Floss and Interdental Brush Helpful?

Dental floss and interdental brush are completely different products. There are different types of dental floss. The floss that should be used varies depending on the tooth structure and density and helps clean the deposits formed between the teeth. However, it does not completely prevent the formation of tartar and there are points where it may be insufficient to remove deposits. At points where dental floss does not provide any benefit, it is necessary to perform oral care with an interdental brush. Cleaning the tartar and then increasing oral care will generally reduce problems. As long as these are done, tartar formation will decrease and your protection against gum diseases will increase. Eliminating the cause is one of the most effective methods against tartar problem and is absolutely very important.

Is Dental Stone Harmful to Human Health?

Dental tartar is not directly harmful to human health. However, bacteria and food residues formed around it can cause discomfort in the gums. These diseases are periodontic diseases in the literal sense. The inflammation that occurs in such diseases surrounds the jawbone under the gums around the teeth. As tartar becomes chronic and infection begins to form in the gum, the underlying bone begins to break down and over time, it can reach the root tip of the tooth and cause tooth loss. That’s why early diagnosis and early treatment are very important. You should have regular check-ups to ensure your dental health and to avoid tooth loss. The recommended time period is 6 months.

How Often Should Dental Stone Cleaning Be Repeated?

Dental scaling can be done every 6 months when you go to the dentist for a check-up. It may be once a year or once a year and a half, depending on the patient’s own care performance and condition. However, this is not an issue that can be assured except by a dentist. Because even if the teeth are brushed at regular intervals, they may be brushed incorrectly. The dentist can easily tell from the teeth when an incorrect brushing technique is applied, even if it is regular, and it can be prevented. That’s why it is very important to go to the dentist for a check-up every 6 months. In some people, no tartar forms even though they never brush their teeth. However, there are also individuals who develop tartar despite regular oral and dental care. Therefore, some genetic and various external factors are also effective in the formation of dental stone.

Does Dental Stone Cause Mouth Smell?

Dental tartar does not directly cause bad breath, but the discomfort it causes can cause very severe bad breath. So, if neglected, it indirectly causes bad breath. This is called halitosis. Halitosis is associated with gum problems and decay. The main factor in the formation of cavities and gum problems is inadequate oral care.

What Should Be Considered After Dental Stone Cleaning?

There are two problems that are frequently seen after dental scaling. One of them is sensitivity in the teeth. Tooth sensitivity may occur for two to three weeks. However, this sensitivity may not occur at all. The second is the increase in gum bleeding. This side effect begins as an effect of scaling and improves very quickly after three days as the teeth are brushed. It should not be forgotten that a healthy place in the human body never bleeds. If there is a serious progression in tartar formation, bacteria will spread to the gum and since the gum is a cover, a healthy gum will never bleed.