A small piece of tooth fell out

In most cases, teeth will not fall out. It is very likely that the tartar on the teeth has fallen off. Generally speaking, this situation is a reminder that we need to have our teeth cleaned. We must develop good hygiene habits, pay attention to oral hygiene, develop the habit of brushing our teeth in the morning and evening, remember to rinse your mouth after meals, and go to a professional and qualified dental hospital for teeth cleaning. If there is a disease in the teeth, actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment.

The basic process of cleaning teeth to remove dental calculus

Teeth cleaning and teeth washing are the same thing. When you go to a professional dental hospital, the dentist should fully communicate with the patient before teeth cleaning to help the patient relieve stress and tension. Communication starts with the health of your teeth. A responsible dentist will ask you in detail about all aspects of your teeth, such as the feeling when eating, the feeling when brushing your teeth, etc., to infer whether you have periodontal disease and whether you need other treatments such as "deep scraping" in addition to teeth cleaning.

Next, teeth cleaning begins

At the beginning of the cleaning, the doctor will use an ultrasonic scaler to move back and forth on your teeth to remove plaque, pigments and tartar on the tooth surface. At the same time, cold water will continuously flush on the teeth to rinse off the broken tartar and clean the tooth surface. Don't worry about swallowing the water, because the nurse will use a vacuum straw to suck out the liquid in your mouth in time. The entire teeth cleaning process takes about 30 minutes, and it may take longer for first-timers. Due to the deposition of dental plaque, you may feel soreness and your gums may bleed easily during the cleaning process. These are normal and there is no need to worry. After the cleaning is completed, the soreness and bleeding will be reduced and disappear.

Polishing and sandblasting may be required

For those with severe pigmentation on their teeth, in addition to ultrasonic cleaning, sandblasting cleaning is also required. Sandblasting is a supplement to ultrasonic cleaning. It uses special salt sand and high-pressure water to further clean the teeth and has a good decolorization effect. Polishing is necessary after cleaning, especially for those who smoke or drink tea or coffee frequently, in order to eliminate small indentations that are invisible to the naked eye left on the teeth after cleaning. Smooth tooth surfaces can reduce the re-deposition of plaque and tartar.

What to do if you have dental calculus for the second time

1. Brush your teeth

Brushing your teeth in the morning and evening and rinsing your mouth after meals are the most important measures to prevent and treat tartar formation. Use the correct method - vertical brushing to brush your teeth and correct the horizontal brushing method. This not only removes food debris, dental plaque, tartar and dirt, prevents the formation and deposition of tartar, but also massages the gums, promotes blood circulation, and enhances the disease resistance of periodontal tissues.

2. Diet

Reasonable nutrition and a good combination of coarse and fine foods. Eat more crude fiber foods rich in vitamins, such as meat, eggs, various vegetables and fruits, and chew them thoroughly to help clean the tooth surface. Eat less sweets and sticky foods, and don't eat snacks.

3. Oral health check

Have an oral health check every six months and perform full mouth cleaning 2 to 3 times a year to keep the tooth surface and neck area clean at all times.