Dental Hygiene & Prophylaxis in Winterthur-Seen
Professional dental hygiene and prophylaxis for healthy teeth and a lasting radiant smile.
Why professional dental hygiene and prophylaxis is so important
Without dental plaque, there is no cavities, no bleeding gums and no periodontitis. Thorough dental hygiene is the key to a healthy and radiant smile. Regular and thorough brushing alone is often not enough to remove all plaque. Therefore, a professional dental cleaning or dental hygiene should be carried out twice a year.
Benefits of dental hygiene and dental cleaning
Professional dental hygiene has a high preventive benefit, especially with a focus on cavities and periodontitis. By removing dental plaque and tartar, bacterially caused diseases are prevented. Additionally, both dental health and dental aesthetics benefit from the treatment.
Prevention of gum diseases
Professional dental cleanings are crucial for removing plaque and tartar, the main causes of gum inflammation and diseases such as periodontitis. These professional cleanings help prevent inflammation and keep your gums healthy.
Cavity prevention
Even with thorough brushing, hard-to-reach areas in the mouth cannot always be completely cleaned. Professional dental cleaning treatments reach these areas and significantly reduce the risk of cavities.
Fresh breath
The prophylaxis treatment removes bacteria that are responsible for unpleasant bad breath. The result is a significantly improved oral feeling and more self-confidence when smiling.
Preservation of your natural teeth
Through regular dental hygiene and early treatment of dental diseases, your teeth remain strong and healthy. This effectively prevents premature tooth loss and helps to preserve your natural teeth for a long time.
Prophylaxis: Your key to dental health
What is prophylaxis?
Prophylaxis includes measures for the prevention of tooth and gum diseases. Check-ups and dental cleanings by an expert are the central pillars for maintaining your oral health. Healthy gums are the scientifically proven prerequisite for the long-term success of dental work and guarantee that you keep your teeth for a lifetime. In addition, healthy gums make your teeth appear aesthetically beautiful.
Brief overview – The professional dental hygiene process
The process in detail
Thorough inspection of the oral cavity
We begin the dental hygiene with a thorough examination of your oral cavity. With special tools and mirrors, we check every tooth for cavities, inspect the gums for signs of inflammation and look for other potential problems. This inspection is essential to assess the current state of your oral health and to address your needs specifically.
Removal of tartar and plaque: Deep cleaning
After the examination, the removal of tartar and plaque follows. Tartar is hardened plaque that deposits on the teeth and can only be removed with specially designed instruments. We use ultrasonic devices as well as manual hand instruments to thoroughly and painlessly remove these hard deposits. This deep cleaning is crucial to eliminate bacterial accumulations that can lead to cavities and gum diseases.
Polishing: Removal of discolorations and smoothing of tooth surfaces
After the thorough cleaning, your teeth are polished. This polishing serves multiple purposes: On one hand, discolorations caused by food, beverages or tobacco consumption are removed. On the other hand, the tooth surface is smoothed, which contributes to making it harder for new plaque to deposit. For the polishing, we use a special polishing paste and rotating brushes.
Fluoridation: Strengthening the tooth enamel
The last step in our dental hygiene is fluoridation. We apply a highly concentrated fluoride gel to your teeth, which needs to work for a few minutes. This treatment helps to remineralize the tooth enamel and provides additional protection against cavities. After fluoridation, you should not eat or drink for a while to maximize the effectiveness of the treatment.
How often should a dental cleaning be performed?
Lifedent recommendation: Depending on your individual risk for cavities and periodontitis, we recommend having a professional dental cleaning performed at least twice a year. Patients with higher risk should possibly come for professional cleaning more frequently.
Our recall system
Never miss an appointment again
All patients are included in our oral hygiene recall system. This system automatically reminds you of your next dental care appointments, depending on your personal periodontitis and cavity risk. This ensures that your dental health is always optimally cared for.
Individual adjustment based on risk
Our recall system adjusts the frequency of reminders to your personal risk to ensure optimal care.
Oral hygiene program for children
Our children's program
Consistent care of baby teeth prevents cavities early on. That's why we care for many children in our oral hygiene program – Kidsclub/Teenclub. We playfully show children after staining their teeth where they should clean better, thus promoting their self-responsibility.
Age-appropriate prophylaxis and care
Our program is tailored to different age groups and supports children in developing good oral hygiene from the start.
Compassionate and pain-free treatments for anxious patients
Individual advice and tailored concepts
Our LifeDent dental specialists are happy to advise you on all questions regarding dental hygiene and prophylaxis. We offer individual advice and tailored treatment plans that are adapted to your special needs and risk factors.
Support for anxious patients
We offer special methods to reduce the fear of dental visits. Compassionate conversations and the possibility of sedation ensure that even anxious patients attend their dental care appointments.
Contact us – Book your appointment today!
Regular dental hygiene is essential to prevent cavities, bleeding gums and periodontitis. Our comprehensive prophylaxis programs and the recall system support you in maintaining your dental health and aesthetics in the long term.
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