Hygiene

A beautiful smile is a business card of every modern person. A great deal of attention is devoted to dental care, especially professional oral hygiene and prophylaxis worldwide.

Oral hygiene is an extremely important part of a human's health. Bad breath, unhealthy mobile teeth and bleeding gums commonly occur in cases of teeth decay, gingivitis or periodontitis. Good oral hygiene is especially important to individuals having implants, braces or dentures. Unfortunately, tooth brushing is not always sufficient in personal oral care.

Dental plaque constantly forms on teeth as a result of food debris, bacteria and peeled off epithelium of mucosa. Countless numbers of microorganisms concentrate in such plaque. Dental plaque and acids excreted from bacteria bring damage to dental enamel, consequently, tooth decay starts. Toxins produced by the bacteria in plaque irritate gums and cause lesions. After some time, gums separate from tooth, forming a pocket (space between tooth and gums) which becomes infected. Eventually tooth becomes unstable and this can lead to tooth loss.

Periodontal diseases are painless therefore it might be difficult for you to know that you are suffering from this subtle gum tissue destroying infection. Gingivitis is the early stage of periodontal disease. Gums become red, swollen and bleed easy when touched with a toothbrush. This stage of a disease is reversible and can be cured by means of professional and individual oral hygiene. Advanced gingivitis – periodontitis - initiates destruction of gum tissue and bone at deeper levels. This infection can be treated successfully in its early period. However, due to periodontitis teeth can become loose, might fall out or might be sentenced to extraction by the dentist.

The fundamental preventive measure of dental and periodontal diseases is professional contemporary oral hygiene.

Only a qualified hygienist can professionally remove plaque and calculus. Our periodontists will explain to you how to brush teeth correctly, they will recommend which tooth paste and mouth rinsing agent to choose and will arrange the next prophylactic visit for you. Calculus and dental plaque as well as germs and toxins produced by bacteria shall be removed from all your teeth surfaces and periodontal pockets. This is achieved by means of root scaling and planing by using ultrasonic scaler, mechanical instruments and air abrasion. Decayed teeth can be anaesthetized if patient prefers. These procedures can be performed during one or several visits. Once plaque and calculus have been removed all teeth undergo polishing with special brushes, rubber disks and polishing paste. Polished teeth are far more resistant to periodontitis and recurrent plaque build up is less feasible.

Vilnius Implantology Center adopted "AIR-FLOW" procedure which is one of the latest methods for removal of dental plaque. It is a perfect and painless way for teeth bleaching as well as cleaning tobacco, coffee or tea induced stains.

"AIR-FLOW" removes dental plaque quicker and more efficient as compared with common dental polishing procedures. This method is extremely efficient even in the areas of mouth that are difficult to reach. Water and soda powder stream is directed at teeth at a right angle and a strong stream of air quickly and painlessly removes all accumulated plaque. You will be pleasantly surprised with your natural smile, comfort and freshness in your mouth after "AIR-FLOW" procedure.

It is essential to understand that only constant care of your teeth reduces the risk of dental problems and saves your time and money. Regular visits to your oral hygienist shall become a matter of routine for people caring about their health as periodontal diseases have a negative effect on our entire organisms.

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