10/24/2023
Dr. Bower does all of her cleanings herself with an Ultrasonic Scaler.
Manual Teeth Cleaning Vs. Ultrasonic Teeth Cleaning:
Dental cleanings are the primary method for preventing tooth decay, gum disease, and other oral health issues. That is why your dental cleaning is one of the most significant parts of your checkup since it provides a thorough cleaning of your mouth, teeth, and gums. To understand it more, let’s check out the two methods of dental cleaning.
Manual Dental Cleaning
Manual scalers are effective for removing dental tartar and plaque from easy-to-reach areas of the teeth. In fact, manual scaling is better suited to remove minor accumulations of plaque. However, ultrasonic teeth cleaning using manual scalers requires some time to complete the teeth cleaning process. They somehow can be less effective at clearing away heavily built-up plaque, tartar, and staining.
Ultrasonic Dental Cleaning
Ultrasonic scaler focuses on removing dental plaque and calculus buildup, the hard deposits and stains on teeth. This cleaning method applies electromagnetic forces that cause the tip to vibrate. In fact, these vibrations, which are quicker than the speed of sound, successfully blast away all tooth stains. In addition, the procedure also includes using a small stream of water, that arises close to the end of the scaler and helps remove any remaining buildup.