{"id":2662,"date":"2024-02-08T12:00:50","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T08:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richters.ge\/teeth-cleaning-in-dental-clinic\/"},"modified":"2025-02-16T21:04:28","modified_gmt":"2025-02-16T17:04:28","slug":"teeth-cleaning-in-dental-clinic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richters.ge\/en\/teeth-cleaning-in-dental-clinic\/","title":{"rendered":"Teeth cleaning at the dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"

Teeth Cleaning: Definition and Overview<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Professional teeth cleaning<\/strong><\/span><\/a> is a preventive procedure performed by dentists to maintain optimal oral health.<\/span><\/p>\n

During a professional cleaning procedure, the dentist aims to remove plaque and tartar that have accumulated on the teeth to protect them from cavities and other dental and gum problems.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although brushing your teeth at home is a daily routine, every person still needs a deeper and more thorough cleaning that only a dentist can provide. This is because brushing alone is not enough to properly remove plaque from your teeth.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who needs professional teeth cleaning and what to expect<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

In our dental clinic in Tbilisi,<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u00a0any dentist always recommends that you have your teeth professionally cleaned at least once every six months for preventive purposes. If the patient has existing oral problems, cleaning should be done more often. The word “prophylaxis” comes from the Greek word for “prevention”.<\/span><\/p>\n

Plaque can easily build up on tooth surfaces even when a person brushes their teeth carefully and regularly. A daily brushing routine can slow down the build-up of plaque, but it cannot completely prevent it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Plaque is a soft, sticky layer that is saturated with bacteria. The long-term accumulation of plaque can easily lead to cavities and, ultimately, tooth decay.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the other hand, tartar is a hard buildup of calcium that builds up over time, much like limescale in a kettle or on a water pipe. In most cases, it is the same color as your teeth, making it difficult to see, although in some cases, it is brown or black.<\/span><\/p>\n

If tartar is not removed from the tooth surface over a long period of time, it becomes the perfect environment for bacteria to multiply and grow.<\/span><\/p>\n

With professional dental cleaning, the surface of the tooth remains clean and smooth, making it difficult for bacteria to survive on it.<\/span><\/p>\n

The purpose of professional teeth cleaning:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n