The Importance of Dental Cleaning: Procedures and Techniques
                     Dental Cleaning 
Procedures
Dental cleaning procedures are an essential 
part of
maintaining good oral hygiene and preventing 
dental
problems such as cavities, gum disease, and 
bad
breath. Here are some of the most common 
cleaning
procedures used in dental hygiene:
Scaling
his procedure involves the removal of 
plaque
nd tartar from the teeth and gums using 
special
ools such as ultrasonic scalers or hand 
scalers.
he scaler works by vibrating at a high 
frequency
nd dislodging any hard deposits on the 
teeth.
he dental hygienist will then use the scaler 
to
emove any remaining debris.
This procedure involves the use 
of
a special paste to polish the 
teeth
and remove any surface stains.
The polishing paste contains Polishing
abrasive particles that gently
remove surface stains and 
smooth
the tooth surface. The 
polishing is
usually done using a prophy 
cup,
which is a small rubber cup 
that
fits onto a handpiece.
Fluoride 
treatment
This procedure 
involves
application of a 
fluoride
varnishes to the teeth 
to
the enamel and 
prevent
decay. The fluoride 
work
remineralizing the 
tooth
and making it more 
resis
acid attacks from 
bacter
Examples of tools
used in these
procedures 
include:
Ultrasonic 
scaler
This is a hand-held device that uses high-
frequency
vibrations to remove plaque and tartar from the 
teeth.
Hand 
scaler
This is a small metal tool with a sharp 
honoo tkhe end that is used to scrape away 
any
hard deposits on the teeth.
Prophy 
cup
This is a small rubber cup that fits onto 
a
handpiece and is used to apply the 
polishing
paste to the teeth.
Fluoride 
tray
This is a custom-fitted tray that is 
filled
with fluoride gel or varnish and 
worn
over the teeth for a few minutes to 
allow
the fluoride to penetrate the 
enamel.
Dental cleaning procedures, such as scaling, polishing, and fluoride 
treatment, are
not only essential for maintaining good oral hygiene and preventing 
dental
problems but are also vital for teeth cleaning and whitening treatment. 
Dental
hygienists use specialized tools such as ultrasonic scalers, hand scalers, 
prophy
cups, and fluoride trays to perform these procedures, which can remove 
surface
stains and brighten the appearance of teeth. Regular dental cleanings 
that include
teeth cleaning and whitening treatment can help keep your teeth 
and gums
healthy, prevent more serious dental problems down the road, and give 
you a
brighter, more confident smile.