Oral hygiene, especially teeth and gum hygiene, is of fundamental importance to avoid many of the most frequent dental diseases and to ensure that dental treatments last over time and do not give rise to a “relapse” of the disease. The entire team of the office, especially the hygienist, will help you understand the best way to clean your mouth properly. Lack of oral hygiene can cause tooth decay and inflammation of the gums.

Plaque is made up of millions of bacteria that cause food residues to ferment, producing acids that attack tooth enamel and cause tooth decay. Plaque causes inflammation of the gums (bleeding gums. Healthy gums do not bleed!)

Plaque detector tablets containing dyes, usually red or purple, that can only adhere to bacterial plaque can help you understand where the plaque stops. The hygienist will color the plaque in your mouth and help you find the best means to remove it (toothbrushes, dental floss, interdental brushes, etc.) and the most correct brushing technique. The treatment is personalized for your mouth because your needs may be different.

Plaque removal is often performed with the help of a special tool called airflow that uses special powders to remove plaque even from the most difficult areas such as areas with complex reconstructions or implants (cleaning with powders). Our hygienists are trained in the use of this new minimally invasive technology

Another treatment that may be necessary is Fluoride prophylaxis. Fluoride is essential in preventing tooth decay because it strengthens tooth enamel and neutralizes cariogenic bacteria. It can also be recommended in the case of periodontitis (reduction of sensitivity and protection of exposed roots), for patients who wear orthodontic appliances (greater difficulty maintaining cleanliness) or prostheses with clasps, and for the prevention of abrasion hypersensitivity.