Dental Hygiene in Dubai

Stages of Professional Cleaning

At the initial consultation, the doctor conducts an examination. At this stage, they assess the condition of the patient's teeth, determine the scale of work to be done, and select the cleaning technology to be used.

Before professional hygiene, preparation is carried out. Teeth are isolated using a protective ring retractor. Anesthesia is applied in case of increased sensitivity – typically, local anesthesia is used.

After preparation, the doctor begins cleaning. Their actions depend on the treatment method used.

After cleaning the tooth enamel, the dental hygienist polishes its surface. This is done to create conditions under which new plaque will accumulate more slowly. We remind you that our clinic uses the AIRFLOW Prophylaxis Master device. It allows for skipping polishing, so the procedure will be quicker but just as effective.

Then the doctor examines the patient's oral cavity again. At this stage, their task is to ensure that the work is done well, with no soft plaque or hard deposits left on the enamel.

At the end of professional cleaning, the doctor applies a strengthening compound to the teeth. This can be a gel or varnish containing fluoride, calcium, and other beneficial substances. They penetrate the tooth enamel, strengthen it, and reduce the likelihood of caries and other diseases.

The specialist may identify signs of tooth or gum diseases during cleaning. They will inform the patient about this and recommend scheduling an appointment with a dentist for an examination.

Contraindications to Professional Cleaning

In some situations, the procedure is undesirable. These include:

• serious tooth diseases, for example, extensive carious lesions: they must be treated first, only after that professional hygienic treatment is permissible;
• acute gum diseases: cleaning is not done during acute gingivitis or periodontitis, it is postponed until full recovery;
• tooth hypersensitivity: many technologies used for cleaning can cause discomfort, unpleasant sensations, pain in case of increased sensitivity. In this case, the dentist will suggest alternative methods or select effective anesthesia;
• the presence of ulcers, injuries, open wounds in the oral cavity, which may lead to additional irritation or infection, so the procedure is postponed until they heal.
• Other contraindications include:
• acute infectious diseases;
• the presence of a pacemaker;
• decompensated diabetes;
• epilepsy;
• nervous disorders;
• osteomyelitis;
• malignant tumors of the jaw.

Cleaning is contraindicated for pregnant women in the first trimester.

There are also restrictions on individual technologies:

ultrasonic cleaning is not used if the patient has been diagnosed with acute cardiovascular pathologies;

air-abrasive methods cannot be used in case of bronchial asthma and if there is an allergy to components included in the powder.

Benefits of Professional Hygiene

Professional hygiene is a set of preventive measures aimed at preventing oral diseases. It provides several advantages.

Removal of soft plaque and tartar. It is difficult to clean hard-to-reach places at home, and hard deposits cannot be removed with a regular toothbrush and paste at all.

Prevention of tooth and gum diseases. The accumulation of plaque contributes to the development of caries, pulpitis, periodontitis, gingivitis, periodontitis, stomatitis. Regular cleaning performed by a dentist allows preventing the occurrence of these diseases.

Fresh breath. When plaque accumulates on the teeth, it causes an unpleasant smell from the mouth, making others feel uncomfortable and may not want to communicate. Professional hygiene solves this problem, eliminating the causes that hinder communication with other people.

Improvement of enamel color. People who smoke a lot, frequently drink coffee and tea, wine, and consume products with coloring properties, plaque becomes especially dark. Teeth look unattractive because of this. The problem can be solved with professional cleaning. Whitening is not necessary; it's enough to remove deposits from the tooth enamel to restore its natural shade.

Strengthening tooth enamel. The doctor uses special gels, varnishes for remineralization, fluoride enrichment. As a result, the enamel becomes stronger, providing effective protection against caries.

Cons

Technologies used for professional cleaning have undergone necessary checks. They have demonstrated effectiveness and safety in practice. However, such treatment can have drawbacks, which it's advisable to know in advance.

After cleaning, teeth may be particularly sensitive to cold, heat, spicy or sour food for some time. Therefore, after the procedure, the dentist will recommend products that reduce sensitivity. If the problem persists and the condition does not improve, inform your doctor.

Discomfort, unpleasant, painful sensations occurring during and after treatment. If you feel pain, tell your doctor. They will offer anesthesia or choose an alternative cleaning method.

Gum bleeding. It usually occurs if the gums were inflamed due to tartar. The doctor will recommend drugs that stop bleeding and reduce inflammation.

The cons of professional oral hygiene are significantly fewer than its advantages. Therefore, it is recommended to undergo the procedure twice a year. People with orthodontic constructions, crowded teeth, predisposition to periodontal diseases may do it more often, but only in agreement with the doctor.