{"id":2068,"date":"2022-03-30T16:09:38","date_gmt":"2022-03-30T16:09:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/blog?p=2068"},"modified":"2022-04-06T16:12:42","modified_gmt":"2022-04-06T16:12:42","slug":"why-getting-professional-teeth-cleaning-is-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/blog\/dentistry\/why-getting-professional-teeth-cleaning-is-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Getting Professional Teeth Cleaning Is Important"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/blog\/dentistry\/why-getting-professional-teeth-cleaning-is-important\/#What_is_dental_plaque_and_calculus\" >What is dental plaque and calculus?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/blog\/dentistry\/why-getting-professional-teeth-cleaning-is-important\/#Why_Accumulated_Plaque_and_Calculus_is_Dangerous\" >Why Accumulated Plaque and Calculus is Dangerous?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/blog\/dentistry\/why-getting-professional-teeth-cleaning-is-important\/#Plaque_and_tartar_are_bacterial_colonies_that_are_the_root_cause_of_a_multitude_of_oral_troubles\" >Plaque and tartar are bacterial colonies that are the root cause of a multitude of oral troubles.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/blog\/dentistry\/why-getting-professional-teeth-cleaning-is-important\/#The_Cure-_Professional_Dental_Cleaning\" >The Cure- Professional Dental Cleaning<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/blog\/dentistry\/why-getting-professional-teeth-cleaning-is-important\/#Takeaway\" >Takeaway<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Our pearly whites are daily exposed to an onslaught of different kinds of eatables, from hard-boiled confectionaries, chocolates or soft processed food items to highly staining beverages such as coffee, tea and wine. Due to the tenacity of these edibles, despite regular oral hygiene maintenance, we are unable to keep our teeth completely free from bacteria and plaque. Over time these plaque and stains build-up can affect our gum health and smile esthetics. Continue reading to know more about the build-up and how to get rid of it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/images\/resource\/hygiene-cleaning-lishing.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"888\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_dental_plaque_and_calculus\"><\/span>What is dental plaque and calculus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A dental plaque is a colourless\/pale yellow, sticky film that forms and adheres to the outer surface of teeth. This film is made up of microbes that feed on the food and beverages you have, typically forming between your gumline and teeth. Plaque begins to form on your teeth 4-12 hours after brushing and is present on every individual&#8217;s teeth. This plaque, when not adequately and timely removed, collect minerals from your saliva and hardens into yellowish-brown tartar. Although it is possible to dislodge some amount of tartar by regular flossing between teeth, most of it can only be removed by professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/teeth-cleaning-polishing-delhi.html\"><strong>teeth cleaning<\/strong><\/a> by your dental hygienist or dentist.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Accumulated_Plaque_and_Calculus_is_Dangerous\"><\/span>Why Accumulated Plaque and Calculus is Dangerous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plaque_and_tartar_are_bacterial_colonies_that_are_the_root_cause_of_a_multitude_of_oral_troubles\"><\/span>Plaque and tartar are bacterial colonies that are the root cause of a multitude of oral troubles.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/tooth-decay-treatment-india.html\">Dental Decay<\/a>:<\/strong> the bacteria in plaque act on soft food lodged in-between and on the chewing surface of your teeth. They break it down to produce acid that eats away at your teeth, producing cavities and ultimately bacterial tooth decay. The process is even more deleterious under your gum-line where the bacterial decay eats away at your tooth support, causing tooth loss.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/periodontal-disease-treatment.html\">Gum Disease<\/a>:<\/strong> The calculus or tartar build-up over time causes gingival irritation and inflammation. The gums become swollen, red and bleed while brushing or eating. This <strong>gingivitis<\/strong>, when neglected becomes widespread and causes receding gum-line, teeth sensitivity, and bone loss. With time, the teeth lose their support and fall off.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/bad-breath-halitosis-treatment.html\">Bad Breath<\/a> and poor esthetics:<\/strong> bacterial accumulation on teeth and tongue is the main cause of persistent bad breath. Not to mention the yellowish-brown tint of teeth that gives an unsightly appearance.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Cure-_Professional_Dental_Cleaning\"><\/span>The Cure- Professional Dental Cleaning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Only a professional dental cleaning helps you get rid of the tightly adhered plaque and calculus. The procedure involves:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ultrasonic Scaling:<\/strong> This is the first step of professional cleaning. The aim is to control the infection and prevent any further build-up. Your hygienist or dentist will employ special instruments called Ultrasonic scalers to remove the tartar build-up and deposits from your teeth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Polishing:<\/strong> The Scaling step is often followed by polishing, whereby a high-standard polishing material is used to make the tooth surfaces smooth and hinder redeposition by bacterial agents.<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Takeaway\"><\/span>Takeaway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Dental Plaque is a biofilm that naturally forms in the oral cavity after food intake. Plaque, if not adequately removed, hardens into calculus and this significantly increases the risk of gum disease. Unfortunately, we cannot remove this calculus by manual brushing alone. Thorough professional cleaning by a dentist or dental hygienist is the most appropriate way to deal with this build-up on your teeth. As a signing note, we would recommend visiting your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/\"><strong>dentist<\/strong> <\/a>whenever you have symptoms such as swollen, red, painful gums or bleeding while brushing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our pearly whites are daily exposed to an onslaught of different kinds of eatables, from hard-boiled confectionaries, chocolates or soft processed food items to highly staining beverages such as coffee, tea and wine. 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