Professional dental cleaning

Professional dental hygiene is the basis of a healthy smile and a reliable way to prevent most dental problems. Even with careful care at home, plaque gradually accumulates on your teeth, which cannot be completely removed with a regular brush. It causes discoloration of the enamel, provokes inflammation of the gums and increases the risk of caries.

At Oxford Medical Dentistry, professional teeth cleaning is performed using modern techniques and expert-class equipment. The doctor assesses the condition of the enamel and gums, the presence of fillings or orthopedic structures and selects an individual algorithm for the procedure - the most delicate and at the same time effective.

If you want to maintain your smile in perfect condition, make an appointment with the dentist at Oxford Medical!

Regular professional dental hygiene helps prevent caries, maintain gum health, and detect dental problems in their early stages/

After professional hygiene, the patient not only feels clean — the procedure has a comprehensive effect on the condition of the enamel, gums, and oral microflora. Immediately after the visit, the teeth become smooth, and the enamel surface is uniform and even. This helps reduce the rate of plaque re-accumulation and maintain cleanliness much longer than after regular home cleaning.

Cleaning hard and soft deposits reduces the bacterial load, which has a positive effect on gum health: bleeding, irritation, and an unpleasant taste are reduced. At the same time, the general condition of the oral cavity improves — breath stays fresh longer, and the enamel acquires a natural, even color.

For patients with orthopedic structures, implants or braces, the result of professional hygiene is especially noticeable: narrow or hard-to-reach areas are cleaned, which cannot be cleaned properly at home. This significantly reduces the risk of secondary complications and helps maintain a stable condition of teeth and gums in the long term.

Professional teeth cleaning is a safe procedure for most patients, but in certain situations, the doctor may recommend postponing its implementation.

Temporary contraindications are considered to be exacerbation of infectious diseases of the oral cavity, such as herpetic lesions or ulcerative stomatitis, when any manipulations can cause pain. Also, hygiene is not carried out in the first weeks after complex surgical procedures, so as not to injure areas that are still recovering.

If there is severe inflammation of the gums, the dentist first recommends treatment, and then professional cleaning.

After professional dental hygiene, certain discomforts may occur, which usually pass within a few days.

Most often, patients notice a moderate sensitivity of the teeth to cold or hot. This is due to the fact that after the removal of plaque and tartar, a clean enamel surface is exposed, which temporarily becomes more susceptible to temperature stimuli.

Slight bleeding of the gums is also possible in the first hours after the procedure, especially if there was inflammation before the hygiene or the areas where plaque accumulated required more thorough treatment. As the mucous membrane recovers, these manifestations quickly disappear.

If the discomfort persists for more than a few days or intensifies, it is worth contacting a dentist for an additional examination.

The price of teeth cleaning depends on the chosen method of professional hygiene. You can preliminarily familiarize yourself with the cost of procedures here. The doctor will advise you more precisely about the price of professional teeth cleaning during the consultation. He will conduct an examination and determine which method will be optimal, taking into account the condition of the teeth and gums. 

If you want to have high-quality dental hygiene and maximum comfort, make an appointment with the dentist at «Oxford Medical».