Over the years, dental hygiene instruments have evolved into devices that are more comfortable and more effective. Removing plaque and tartar buildup from the teeth and below the gum line is one of the most important ways of preventing decay and gum disease.
Undergoing regular dental cleanings is an essential part of periodontal (gum) disease prevention. While a daily habit of brushing and flossing cleans bacterial plaque from most tooth surfaces, it’s difficult to remove from places your brush or floss can’t access well. That, as well as hardened plaque deposits known as calculus, must be removed by a hygienist or dentist with a technique known as scaling.
What is SMILY® Portable Sonic Dental Scaler?
A Sonic Scaler is a power-driven device that uses vibrations to remove plaque and tartar buildup from the surface of teeth. These high power vibrations can also create shockwaves that help to break up bacteria and biofilm on the teeth and gums.
Benefits of Sonic Scaling
Using this mechanical device, you can effectively clean and descale the tooth and root surfaces with less potential damage to the surrounding tissue than using a traditional hand scaler. A ultrasonic scaler may be significantly more effective than hand scaling if you have deep periodontal pockets.
The cool water sprayed on the tip of the ultrasonic device helps to irrigate the cleaning surface, washing away bacteria and debris which can speed healing. An ultra sonic scaler can also make the teeth cleaning process go faster. They require less time than a manual hand scaler.
Will My Dentist Use this Technique?
Using both the manual scaler and the ultrasonic scaler, may be the best approach for your dental cleaning. Depending on your unique dental and health condition, your dentist may recommend against a power scaler. Those with hypersensitive teeth, tooth restorations, or a pacemaker will want to discuss their unique needs with their dentist.