Laser teeth cleaning is a painless, effective and safe way to remove tartar and eliminate yellowness. This procedure is very popular. This is easily explained by its availability. In addition, modern laser technologies are used to clean tooth enamel. At the same time, the procedure does not cause discomfort, because the impact is not carried out on the surrounding tissues. Thanks to this, the risk of caries or inflammation is minimized.
Who should carry out such a procedure
Laser teeth cleaning is a procedure that will be useful for almost all people. After all, it allows you to return the enamel to its natural whiteness and completely remove the stone without harming the soft tissues. Experts recommend laser cleaning several times a year. The indications for the procedure are as follows:
- Smoking.
- The appearance of dense plaque, tartar.
- Unpleasant odor that persists even after thorough rinsing and regular brushing.
- Inflammatory process, as well as bleeding gums.
- Scheduled whiteningtooth enamel.
- Gingivitis, periodontal disease.
- When whitening teeth are required.
Before carrying out such a procedure, all its features, advantages, disadvantages, as well as the risk of complications should be clarified.
Principle of laser cleaning
Ultrasonic laser teeth cleaning is a simple and painless procedure. The principle of stone removal in this case is based on the properties of the beam, which manifest themselves when exposed to water. Plaque that builds up on teeth acts like a sponge and absorbs moisture. It should be noted that there is less water in the enamel than in the stone itself. It is thanks to this that the laser acts specifically on plaque, gradually destroying it and not affecting hard tissues. This is the main advantage of the procedure.
Laser teeth cleaning is most often carried out before the planned treatment at the dentist. This allows the doctor to timely detect the development of caries in the early stages, as well as more accurately select the color of the filling if it is necessary to install it.
Are there any contraindications?
Is everyone allowed to have laser teeth cleaning? Of course, there are contraindications. Before the procedure, they should be clarified. The list of contraindications includes:
- The patient is under 18 years of age.
- Lactation and pregnancy.
- Periodontitis.
- Brackets installed in the mouth.
- A large number of extended and filled teeth.
- Spinal constructions, as well asany endoprostheses installed in the body.
- Endocarditis, serious heart conditions, and arrhythmias.
- Asthma and chronic bronchitis.
- Infectious and viral diseases, including herpes and acute respiratory infections.
- Increased tooth sensitivity.
- HIV, tuberculosis, and hepatitis of any kind.
As you can see, the procedure has many contraindications. If you have any of them, you should refuse laser teeth cleaning, as this can lead to undesirable consequences.
In the presence of periodontitis, it is recommended that the procedure be carried out by a periodontist. This will ensure that the subgingival calculus is completely removed. In addition, the dentist will prescribe anti-inflammatory therapy.
Benefits of the procedure
Laser teeth whitening has many benefits, some of which are:
- Efficiency. The result appears immediately after the first procedure. Moreover, such cleaning has a prolonged effect.
- Safety. During cleaning, the laser only affects tartar. This does not affect the gums and enamel. After all, laser teeth cleaning is carried out without direct contact.
- Whitening. As the reviews show, many patients noted that after brushing their teeth with a laser, the enamel acquires a shade that is several tones lighter than it was.
- Strengthening teeth and gums. Laser cleaning allows you to destroy all pathogens in the oral cavity, as well aseliminate inflammation. Thanks to this, the enamel becomes stronger and the gums he althy.
- Quiet procedure. Many people are afraid to visit the dentist precisely because of the unpleasant sounds made by the drill. However, laser cleaning is carried out in silence and in a comfortable environment.
Flaws of the procedure
Laser tartar removal has some disadvantages. They should be considered before carrying out such a procedure. Of course, there are not so many of them. In addition, complications after laser cleaning are extremely rare. Disadvantages include:
- The presence of a large number of contraindications.
- Performed only in the dental office. For many, this is inconvenient. At home, it is simply impossible to carry out the procedure.
Main steps
How is laser teeth cleaning performed? Patient feedback indicates that the procedure includes several main steps:
- Determining the color of the enamel. The dentist must determine the shade of the teeth before cleaning. A special scale is used for this.
- Before starting the procedure, the doctor must perform a mechanical cleaning.
- Removal of soft plaque and tartar. This procedure is carried out using a special apparatus. First, tartar and plaque are broken down and washed off the teeth, and then removed from the mouth with an air-water jet.
- After the above manipulations, the surface of the teeth is treated with a laser, and thenbeing polished.
- Mandatory stage of laser cleaning - polishing the surfaces of each tooth. To perform the procedure, special nozzles are used.
- At the end of laser cleaning, the dentist must apply a special compound that contains fluoride to the surface of the patient's teeth.
Cost of procedure
That's the whole procedure. The approximate cost of laser teeth cleaning in St. Petersburg and Moscow is no more than 100 rubles for the removal of solid neoplasms from only one tooth. The price of the procedure depends on many factors. For a soft stone and plaque, you will have to pay within 70 rubles per tooth. This cost includes cleaning and polishing. Fluoridation will have to be paid separately.
In some clinics there is an All Inclusive service. In this case, the cost of the procedure will be 2500-4300 rubles
What is the result
Many patients of dental clinics are interested in the result after laser cleaning. Those who have already tried the procedure claim that the teeth become much lighter. The result is noticeable immediately after cleaning. In addition, a pleasant freshness is felt in the mouth. Also, the unpleasant odor, which most often occurs due to plaque, disappears. If you take proper care of your teeth after the procedure, the result can be saved for 5-10 years.
Are complications possible
Laser cleaning of teeth from stone, reviews of which are mostly positive,has become one of the most popular dental procedures in recent years. This can be explained not only by its simplicity and efficiency. After such a procedure, there are practically no complications. The main reason for their development lies in ignoring contraindications. A complication after such a manipulation may be an increase in the sensitivity of the teeth.
