The Disadvantages of Deep Cleaning Your Teeth
How many times have you been told to brush your teeth after every meal? If you’re anything like me, then it’s probably a lot. It seems like this simple thing that we do over and over again every day would be inconsequential in the grand scheme of things, but I don’t think that’s true at all. In fact, I think brushing our teeth plays a huge role in how healthy our gums and teeth are long-term, which makes it incredibly important to understand some of the disadvantages of deep cleaning teeth.
You need to use dental floss
You don’t get any additional benefits
I’m sure you already know that it’s not good to have plaque or tartar on your teeth, but did you know that there are disadvantages to deep cleaning them? If you scrub too hard or too often, there is no additional benefit: it doesn’t make your teeth cleaner. In fact, excessive cleaning can actually damage your gums and cause sensitivity issues. Just keep up with regular brushing and flossing to prevent tooth decay and gingivitis! Note for SEO purposes and for accessibility reasons, in order to better understand which content words should be used when writing a particular post (to reach a specific audience), define every word in each sentence/description first as best you can before writing. Make use of ‘site search’ before posting if you’re having trouble understanding a definition / concept behind a keyword in context (or ask on Google). Avoid trying to give definitions based off simple terminology alone; they may be completely wrong due to what an average visitor might consider as acceptable input or connotation etc..
Rinsing your mouth with water isn’t enough
There are two main reasons that water alone doesn’t do a great job at cleaning your teeth. First, saliva helps to dilute and flush away food particles. You need to use dental floss or another interdental cleaner after rinsing with water. Second, plaque is invisible to your eye and usually doesn’t get removed in a thorough brushing session. It turns into tartar if it isn’t removed daily with an interdental cleaner. Tartar buildup will cause cavities, discoloration, gum disease and more severe problems down the road like gum recession and tooth loss. A deep clean should be followed by a routine dental cleaning every six months or so for optimal oral health results! For example, you could say something like: After a deep clean (aka periodontal scaling), your dentist can show you how to brush properly, advise you on new ways to floss and help you keep your smile healthy.
Can damage tooth enamel
The process of scraping plaque and tartar from teeth can cause your enamel to wear away. That’s because if you’re using a hard toothbrush or abrasive products like baking soda, these are more likely to chip away at or scratch your enamel, which is what protects your teeth from decay in the first place. If that happens, you could get cavities. It can also make it harder for dentist to see your problem areas when they do an exam and checkup; making it easier for damage to go unnoticed until it’s too late. This type of cleaning should be done only as needed. Regular flossing with a clean tool will not damage your teeth, so stick with that on a daily basis. However, deep cleaning once every two weeks should still be safe unless you have some serious staining problems on any given tooth. Consult with your dental professional if you want to do regular deep cleaning more often than twice every three months since it will depend greatly on how much build-up there is and other factors unique to each individual case.
You should not do it too often
The more deep cleanings you get, the more at risk you are for gum disease. Removing so much bacteria is not healthy and can cause harm to your gums. You should brush and floss regularly, but rely on a dentist appointment every six months to make sure things are still going well. If you find yourself having a great deal of tartar buildup, there may be something else wrong with your oral health. It’s better to go see a dentist than try and remove it yourself. The buildup won’t go away by itself, but will only get worse over time if left untreated by your dentist or dental hygienist. Additionally, if you notice sensitivity around certain teeth in your mouth, bleeding when brushing them (even after flossing), loose teeth, chipped teeth or broken teeth – all signs that could lead to further problems – then it is definitely worth seeing a dentist about your condition rather than trying to hide it away at home. Waiting too long means things might turn into bigger problems later down the road; pay attention when these symptoms start popping up in order to catch them before they worsen. The sooner you have them checked out and receive treatment, especially major ones like tooth extractions or root canals as these treatments are permanent once begun –the better off (and healthier) your mouth will stay!
It can cause bad breath
There are some home remedies for bad breath that can help, but first you need to figure out why your breath is bad. If it’s because your teeth aren’t clean, then it’s time to go back to step one: regular dental checkups and cleaning from a professional who can show you how to clean your teeth correctly. If, however, bad breath is due to something else in your mouth like post-nasal drip or gum disease (also known as periodontitis), then brushing won’t solve anything and could actually make things worse by dislodging debris that irritates taste buds or even covering up real symptoms. In cases like these, deep cleaning just won’t do much good.
