Re: Does a cleaning session make the teeth (surface) more vulnerable?
- From: "RR" <ranawake@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: 31 Jan 2007 04:41:16 -0800
Ultrasonic scaling and prophylaxis (Polishing), or "cleaning" as many
know it, does not cause damage to the enamel (the outer layer of the
visible "tooth" your mouth.) when done by a professional. Therefore
it's very unlikely that your teeth may have gotten roughened in that
way as you think.
Ultrasonic instrumentation may, however, roughen your teeth if there
are areas of missing enamel (Seen in bruxers sometimes) exposing
underlying dentine or if the roots of your teeth are exposed. Again,
at your age, these issues are a bit unlikely to happen.
Considering the time it has taken for the stains to come back, I
believe the likely cause is probably related to your habits. You may
not smoke or drink but there are other causes.
I guess there is no reason to be unduly worried as the chances of your
teeth being abraded or damaged as a result of "cleaning" are minimal.
I suggest meeting your dentist and discussing what you experienced.
amitsheth@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
Hi everyone,
I'm 26 and have had my share of dental problems (2 root canals and a
pulpectomy), but otherwise, my teeth are just fine. I have been
brushing twice daily since childhood (but admittedly, I floss
occasionally).
A few months back, on the advice of a friend, I visited his dentist
for a general dental check up (it was quite some time that I had seen
a dentist then). Till then (before the visit, that is), there were
some brown stains on some of my teeth (more so in between the teeth
gaps), but they were not too prominent. The dentist then told me that
a cleaning session would remove the brown stains. I went in for the
procedure which lasted for about 15 minutes.
After the "cleaning" session, the stains were gone and I was happy
with the results.
About 3 to 4 months after this session, I noticed that not only did
the brown stains return, but they were developing faster than before.
I have not seen any dentist since the procedure.
I think (although I may be wrong) that during the cleaning session (in
which the dentist used his drill with a cleaning tip/bit), the surface
of the teeth may have suffered abrasions due to which the staining
started accelerating. Am I right or wrong?
Also, my friend himself gets such treatments every 6 months, but
apparently, he has not faced any such accelerated browning.
What can be done now so that the pace of the browning is reduced and I
don't have to see a dentist every 4 to 6 months for such cleaning
treatments? BTW, I neither drink nor smoke.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Best regards,
Amit.
.
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