If your dentist has told you that you cannot undergo traditional dental hygiene, there is a very specific reason: you may have a condition that requires a more specific and gentle approach, as in the case of periodontitis.
L'traditional dental hygiene In fact, it includes procedures such as professional cleaning that Removes plaque and tartar from teeth: this type of cleaning focuses mainly on the outer surfaces of the teeth and between the teeth and gums Above the gum line.
In the case of gum disease such as gingivitis (a mild form of gum disease that makes the gums sensitive and inflamed) and especially periodontitis (a more serious condition that affects the supporting structures of teeth and can lead to their loss), Traditional oral hygiene is not enough because plaque and bacteria can accumulate even below the gum line, in areas that cannot be reached by standard cleaning.
To address these conditions are specific treatments needed as the non-surgical periodontal treatment, also known as root smoothing and scaling: This treatment goes far beyond traditional cleaning, Cleaning below the gum line and removing plaque and bacteria accumulated in periodontal pockets, which are areas under the gums where bacteria lurk.
These treatments are delicate e require time because they require precision to clean effectively without further damaging sensitive tissues. For this reason, it is often Required to return for more sessions.
Although it is a more invasive procedure than traditional cleaning, nonsurgical periodontal treatment is generally performed under local anesthesia To minimize discomfort.
If your dentist has recommended that you avoid traditional oral hygiene, it is therefore to protect your long-term oral health, ensuring that existing conditions are treated with the appropriate and specific care they require!
[Medical Director: Dr. Mauro Savio, Member of the Dentists Register Provincial Order of Surgeons and Dentists of Milan n. 4168].
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