ORAL PROPHYLAXIS
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Are you trying to get rid of the yellow deposits and stains by brushing but not able to?
If yes, then those are calculus and tartar. You need Oral Prophylaxis to get rid of them. Oral prophylaxis is the dental treatment which consists of Teeth cleaning and Polishing.
Food deposited on teeth needs to be brushed on time. If it doesn’t happen then it will calcify. This calcified form is called as Calculus. Calculus needs to be removed by professional dental cleaning. This will give you a sparkling healthy smile.
A 6 monthly routine check up is helpful in many ways. Oral prophylaxis consists of
- Routine check up
- X-rays (if required)
- Professional teeth cleaning (Scaling)
- Polishing of teeth
- Scanning for oral cancer
Reasons to get Oral Prophylaxis
- Early detection of dental caries
- Timely teeth cleaning
- Prevention of oral diseases like gum diseases, tooth decay
- Prevention of bad breath
- Early detection of oral cancer
1. What happens at an Oral Prophylaxis appointment?
Oral Prophylaxis consists of professional teeth cleaning, polishing. The dentist will check if you have any calculus and tartar deposits which require cleaning. You will also be checked for gum diseases and will be advised on proper teeth brushing.
2. Is Oral Prophylaxis important?
Yes, oral prophylaxis is a preventive dental treatment. It is important for your overall dental and gum’s health.
3. Will Oral Prophylaxis hurt?
Oral Prophylaxis is a non-invasive dental treatment. You won’t even need anesthesia during the treatment. It doesn’t hurt to transform your teeth from calculus loaded teeth to bright and healthy teeth
4. What diseases can be prevented by Oral Prophylaxis?
During your Oral Prophylaxis appointment you will be checked for the following
- Presence of tartar
- Presence of plaque
- Presence of calculus deposits
- Health of your gums
- Your brushing technique
- Signs of oral cancer
These all will prevent you from having diseases like Gum diseases, Bad breath, Tooth decay, Oral cancer in the future.
Benefits of Oral Prophylaxis are:
1. Prevention of Gum Disease
2. Tooth Decay prevention
3. Prevents Bad Breath
4. Gives a Healthy Smile
5. Early detection of diseases
6. Removal of extrinsic stains
Your dentist may advise you the following
- You may be advised to use a medicinal mouthwash to help you in keeping your teeth and gums healthy
- Brush twice daily with a desensitizing toothpaste for a few weeks.
- Dentist may advise you to use a Gum astringent to help heal with the gingival inflammation
- Floss twice daily
- Have a regular routine dental check up every 6 months.
Lack of dental cavities doesn’t always mean a healthy mouth.
Gums form the support system of our teeth. And it is extremely important for this support system to be healthy to keep teeth healthy.
When this patient came to Studio Dentale he didn’t have any cavities, but had tartar and stains.
These tartar and stains needed to be removed. Oral prophylaxis was done and his dental health was improved.
- SCALING AND POLISHING: GRADE I = NPR 3500
- SCALING AND POLISHING: GRADE II = NPR 4000
- SCALING AND POLISHING: GRADE III = NPR 5000
- SCALING AND POLISHING: GRADE IV = NPR 6000
- SUBGINGIVAL SCALING: GRADE I =NPR 4000
- SUBGINGIVAL SCALING: GRADE II = NPR 5000
- SUBGINGIVAL SCALING: GRADE III = NPR 6000
- SUBGINGIVAL SCALING: GRADE IV = NPR 7000
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