Hello Members,

A dentist appointment can cause extreme anxiety. Many people find getting their teeth cleaned is torture. The mouth is a sensitive area, and after a couple of pricks with a scaler, people are ready to leave the dentist chair. Ultrasonic cleaning is a painless new method that provides patients with a more thorough cleaning compared to a manual dental cleaning by hand.

History: Ultrasonic cleaning is not a new invention. The ultrasonic cleaning method was created in the 1950s and mainly used for cleaning aircraft parts. It did not become available for dental use until much later. Now used in dental procedures, this method offers dentist a cost-efficient way to clean a patient's teeth.

How It Works: The tip of the scaler is thin. When held against the tooth, sound waves bounce off the tooth and cause the tartar and plaque to break up. The sound waves works so well that even hardened plaque, also called calculus, breaks up. The water coming from the scaler then washes the broken debris away. The tip of the scaler does not damage the enamel of the tooth as traditional hand-scaling methods. Using only the vibrations from the scaler, patients can expect a painless process.

People With Gum Disease: People with gum disease need the best cleaning possible. This is not possible when getting a traditional hand scaling. The ultrasonic cleaning machine reaches below the gum line to remove the tartar and plaque there, but does not damage the teeth. People with periodontal disease deal with many tooth problems. Their teeth tend to be loose and not secure beneath the gum line. The ultrasonic cleaning is ideal for them because the tip does not put pressure on the tooth itself.

Benefits: There are many benefits for requesting an ultrasonic dental cleaning. This method is much faster than traditional hand scaling. The small tips are able to reach below the gum line to remove the tartar and plaque found there that hand scaling cannot reach. This method of dental cleaning when used in place of a traditional hand scaling can prevent gingivitis and periodontal disease. Ultrasonic dental cleaning also can remove heavy stains, such as coffee, tea and nicotine, that hand scaling cannot.

Best Regards,
Charle Goster