Dental hygiene
Professional teeth cleaning (prophylaxis)
Dental hygiene
Professional teeth cleaning (prophylaxis)
Prevention is useful at any age. For children, we use a modified and individual program that, in addition to cleaning teeth, also aims to build trust between the child and the doctor, which is achieved through a playful approach.
Dental hygiene primarily includes dental examinations and instructions on how to maintain dental hygiene. Some areas cannot be completely cleaned by the patient himself, so professional teeth cleaning is very important. This is done in several steps:
- Explanation of the sequence and functioning of prophylaxis
- Complete removal of all hard (tartar and discoloration) and soft (plaque) deposits on the teeth and accessible parts of the tooth roots
- Cleaning of the accessible tooth root and interdental surfaces (without periodontal intervention)
- Sandblasting and polishing of tooth crown surfaces and possibly clinically visible roots with special instruments and polishing paste
- Instructions to the patient on how to maintain oral hygiene (interdental brushes, dental floss, oral irrigator-Waterpik)
- Check-up, additional cleaning and fluoridation of teeth
It is ideal to repeat prophylaxis every six months. We cannot describe dental hygiene in the text, it is individual for each patient. Therefore, I recommend that you make an appointment and learn all the possibilities of dental hygiene.
Teeth whitening
Teeth whitening
Teeth whitening is a treatment which changes the natural color of your teeth. It is a cosmetic treatment that is performed with a solution or gel which contains a hydrogen peroxide or urea peroxide at various concentrations.
We offer different methods to whiten teeth:
In-office teeth whitening
For patient who want to bleach their teeth, we first schedule an appointment to evaluate the condition and degree of tooth decay and discolorations. Then we recommend the best treatment method which suits patients needs. Before bleaching it is important to clean calculus and pigmentations on the teeth. This will give you the initial color of your teeth and also have a better effect of whitening.
Tooth whitening is performed with the help of gels but in some techniques we use light sources that enhance the action of the gels. The gel bleaching technique is simple and involves applying gel to the tooth surface for 3×15 minutes. As the treatment lasts, the patient is comfortably seated in the dental chair and resting. Professional whitening in the office is the most effective and successful method of teeth whitening, with the greatest effect and the most durable results.
Home teeth whitening with trays
In addition to in office whitening we also offer whitening with splints for home usage. For this whitening technique it is necessary to make splints, which are made from the impression that our doctors take at the office. Afterwards our technicians make the splints in the laboratory that are specific for each jaw.
Splints are used as carriers for the whitening gel. This procedure is repeated for 7-14 days and even longer if it is necessary. After reaching the desired color, you should stop using the splint for whitening. You keep the splints so the treatment can be repeated in case of needed whitening in the future.
According to our many years of experience, the combination of both techniques is the most gentle and best method.
Therefore, we also offer you this option.
First whiten in the office and then continue at home with trays made in the laboratory.
