Dental treatment during pregnancy. Anesthesia for pregnant women during dental treatment How can teeth be treated for pregnant women

There is an opinion that it is better to avoid any interventions so as not to harm the baby. Indeed, during pregnancy, some procedures are contraindicated. Therefore, it is better to undergo an examination and treat teeth at the stage of planning a child. However, nothing prevents you from going to the doctor while waiting for the baby.

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Features of dental treatment in the early and late stages

The most favorable time for examination and treatment is the second trimester of pregnancy (from 14 to 27 weeks). By this time, the vital organs and systems of the child have formed, and the placenta reliably protects the baby from external influences.

Early terms (1 trimester)

Dental treatment in the early stages requires special care, since many drugs and x-ray examinations are contraindicated during this period.

Treatment in the first trimester is allowed without anesthesia, and some dental procedures are also acceptable. Anesthesia is used only in emergency cases.

Late terms (3rd trimester)

In the third trimester, dental procedures are not contraindicated, but they cause discomfort to the mother. Due to the fact that the child is already quite large, therapy has to be carried out lying on his back or on his side.

Dental procedures during pregnancy

X-ray. Treatment of pulpitis and periodontitis is impossible without x-rays.

If an x-ray is prescribed to a woman in position, all precautions are taken.

X-ray examination is carried out on a digital radiovisiograph. The radiation doses of this equipment are 90% lower than for film X-rays.
During the procedure, the abdominal area is covered with a lead apron and the woman's stay in the X-ray room is limited.

X-ray diagnostics, especially an orthopantomogram, cannot be performed in the 1st trimester of pregnancy (from 1 to 12 weeks).

Caries treatment. It is possible to treat caries for pregnant women, especially at the initial stage, with almost no restrictions. If anesthesia is required, it is best to wait until the second trimester.

Removal of teeth. Tooth extraction under local anesthesia is not contraindicated for the expectant mother. However, a complex extraction, such as a wisdom tooth, is best done after the baby is born.

Anesthesia for dental treatment while expecting a baby

Modern anesthetic drugs based on articaine have an exclusively local effect and do not penetrate the placental barrier. Anesthesia is absolutely safe for mother and baby.

Recommendation: in the first 3 months, while the placenta has not yet fully formed, it is better for a woman in position to refrain from using anesthetics. Dental treatment with anesthesia is best done in the second trimester.

What dental procedures should not be done while pregnant

Teeth whitening. Preparations for professional whitening penetrate the placenta and are dangerous for the fetus at any time.

General anesthesia and sedation. Preparations for general anesthesia are prohibited for use by pregnant women.

Implantation. During implantation, antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed. Moreover, the hormonal background of a pregnant woman increases the risk of implant rejection.

Is a visit to the dentist and dental treatment necessary during pregnancy? This question worries every expectant mother. Definitely a must! Long-term diseases of the teeth and gums can cause complications in the mother and child that threaten health and life.

In order to avoid problems, the specialists of the network of clinics "City Dentistry" advise you to visit a dentist when planning a pregnancy. The examination should be carried out not only by women, but also by the husbands of pregnant women, since infections, even by airborne droplets, can enter the child's body. It is recommended to undergo a professional oral hygiene procedure in order to minimize the manifestation of diseases of the teeth and gums.

During what period of pregnancy should teeth and gums be treated?

First trimester

In the first three months of pregnancy, the development of the fetus begins: tissues, organs and systems are laid and formed. In the first two to three weeks, the fetus is especially sensitive to toxins. Therefore, dental treatment is best avoided. Any dental interventions, the intake of drugs into the body of a woman can harm the health of the child.

A visit to the dentist and dental treatment during pregnancy is a must. The optimal period for this is the second trimester of pregnancy. In the first three months, teeth can be treated only in case of emergency clinical situations and with great care. These include pulpitis and periodontitis, which are accompanied by the occurrence of purulent inflammation. It is much more dangerous than the treatment itself.

Second trimester

The second three months of pregnancy is the most favorable and safe time for dental treatment. In the second trimester, the expectant mother must visit the dentist without fail, as in the first. Only constant monitoring at the dentist will help mommy avoid most of the problems that relate to the teeth and oral cavity in general, and will reduce the risk of stressful situations that negatively affect the development of the fetus.

If diseases that are in a state of exacerbation are detected, it is urgent to cure the teeth. In the network of clinics "City Dentistry" modern painkillers allow you to safely treat pregnant women. These are articaine-based drugs that act locally and do not cross the placenta.

third trimester

In the last three months, the sensitivity of the uterus to any external influences has increased. Dental interventions should be carried out only when absolutely necessary.

It should also be remembered that pregnant women should not be in the supine position for a long time, since during this period the fetus exerts strong pressure on the aorta. Therefore, during dental treatment, a woman should not be on her back, but slightly turned on her left side.

Treatment of diseases of the teeth and gums is a very significant stress for a woman who already feels a certain amount of fatigue in this period. In such a clinical situation, a decrease in pressure and even fainting is possible.

The pain experienced by a woman during the treatment of teeth with complicated caries has a negative effect on her nervous system and, as a result, on the hormonal background. Therefore, pain, as well as complications, should be avoided.

If you have problems with your teeth during pregnancy, you can make an appointment with a dentist in the network of clinics "City Dentistry". The specialist will examine your teeth and prescribe the necessary treatment.

Treat yourself to a healthy and beautiful smile!

Carious damage to the teeth during childbearing often occurs due to a decrease in the overall immune response of the body to various opportunistic pathogens.

Prejudices about the impossibility of dental treatment during pregnancy are long gone, because innovative equipment and specially designed preparations in modern dentistry have a number of advantages:

quality materials;
safe anesthetics;
speed of dental technology;
minimal psychological stress.

An untreated carious cavity in a destroyed tooth can bring serious complications to the expectant mother, not to mention the developing fetus.

The inflammatory focus with saliva or food enters the gastrointestinal tract, after which it penetrates into the general bloodstream. The generalized spread of infection in the body contributes to its penetration through the placental barrier, which negatively affects the overall course of pregnancy.

During pregnancy, a woman naturally has a natural decrease in immunity. This is necessary to ensure unhindered implantation of a fertilized egg to the walls of the uterus.

An infection with low immunity can "settle" on the vital organs or systems of a woman and begin a destructive effect. The main complications include:

late toxicosis(preeclampsia);
miscarriage or premature birth;
chronic fetal hypoxia;
infection of the fetal organs;
deformities, pathologies of development, physical inferiority.

The entire gestational period of a woman is conditionally divided into three main stages: I, II, III trimesters. Each is characterized by special changes in both the woman and the fetus. Dental treatment for each period is fundamentally different in various aspects.

Features of the first trimester

If, before the onset of pregnancy, a woman has no problems with her teeth or has performed proper treatment, then throughout the entire period of gestation, it is enough for her to carry out preventive examinations at the dentist.

The situation is different with pregnancy against the background of untreated teeth. In practical dentistry, two periods are distinguished:

From the beginning of ovulation to fertilization (16 - 17 days). The period is distinguished by a special sensitivity of the embryo to mechanical influences, as well as to drug therapy, emotional instability. The risk of involuntary abortion and miscarriage increases.
From fertilization to laying of tissues and organs (18-20 days). Women note strong emotional excitability, heartburn, increased sweating and salivation, fainting, vomiting due to severe toxicosis.

Dentists do not recommend routine dental treatment in the first trimester of the gestational period. The exception is cases when the disease is accompanied by severe pain, bleeding, purulent inflammatory foci.

Other diseases in the absence of foci of inflammation are treated during more favorable periods of pregnancy. You can do rinses with herbal infusions to relieve pain or other mild symptoms.

mid pregnancy

This period of pregnancy is characterized by a rapid increase in the bone and muscle tissue of the fetus, the development of important organs, and the nervous system. The risk of fetal rejection and the impact of negative factors are significantly reduced.

It becomes possible to use some groups of anesthetic drugs to relieve pain and relieve nervous tension in the dental chair.

The placenta reliably protects the fetus from pathogenic microflora and the effects of various infectious agents, but this does not mean that maternal oral infections cannot cause complications during pregnancy.

In the second trimester, a woman needs to conduct a routine examination of the oral cavity, to sanitize. If minor caries is not treated during this period, then the risk of a strong inflammatory process in the third trimester is quite high.

Therapy in the third trimester

The body weight of the fetus in the womb increases, the pressure on the aortic canal and the inferior vena cava increases. The pressure leads to a decrease in cardiac output. If the patient lies or is in a “reclining” position, then the likelihood of losing consciousness as a result of a sharp decrease in blood pressure increases.

Dentists should take into account such features of the body. Also, this period is complicated by the risks of preterm birth. The woman's condition becomes burdened (weakness, drowsiness, fatigue, anxiety), which can significantly complicate the course of dental procedures.

Dental treatment in the third trimester is undesirable, except in cases of emergency therapy. The position of the patient in the chair should be on the left side with an abdominal tilt of 15 degrees to reduce pressure on the vena cava and aortic canal.

Oral diseases

Inflammatory diseases of the gums and hard tissues of the teeth can occur in all people, but the risk of pathological conditions increases during pregnancy.

This is due to a decrease in the immune response to external influences. The etiological causes of diseases can be different:

lack of vitamins;
unbalanced diet;
intemperance in aggressive food(acute, fatty, sour);
excessive consumption of dairy drinks;
lack of proper care;
pathology of organs and systems of the body;
mechanical damage to teeth or gums;
diabetes(insulin dependent).

There are many causes of dental caries and other oral diseases, but there are those that most often occur during pregnancy.

Stomatitis

Stomatitis can be infectious or traumatic in nature. Infectious damage is possible in the presence of inflammatory foci in the stomach cavity or viral infections. The main symptom is the appearance of whitish sores on the gums and oral mucosa.

Traumatic stomatitis occurs as a result of a violation of the integrity of the mucous membranes and various injuries. Symptoms include slight swelling of the gums, transient hyperemia.

Treatment is carried out after an accurate diagnosis and consists in applying local disinfectants.

During pregnancy, baking soda, herbal rinses, and the use of antifungal ointments help.

Gingivitis

Severe disease of the soft tissues of the oral cavity, mainly the gums. For the course of the disease slight bleeding is characteristic, which manifests itself after eating or hygienic brushing of the teeth.

A light transparent plaque is visualized on the gums. There is hyperemia, swelling, unpleasant odor, soreness. The main cause of the disease is often inadequate oral care.

Treatment is carried out only in a dental office.

Periodontitis

Untreated gingivitis contributes to the development of periodontitis, which is characterized by the extensive spread of the inflammatory focus (the surface of the teeth and gums). Periodontium begins to slowly collapse due to plaque and calculus, forming periodontal cavities in which purulent deposits accumulate.

The main difference between periodontitis and gingivitis is precisely the periodontal cavities (pockets).

Treatment is carried out by a dentist using antiseptics.

periodontal disease

The disease is characterized by a pronounced omission of the height of the gums. During visual examination, the gums are not pathologically changed, inflammatory foci are not noted.

Periodontal disease can occur in pregnant women due to a lack of vitamins, in the elderly - due to thinning of the vascular wall and the lack of a complete diet. Periodontitis is a rare disease, but during pregnancy, the likelihood of its occurrence increases.

Candidiasis

Candidiasis, or oral thrush, is a fairly common disease in dental practice. The reason for the appearance is a violation of the bacterial microflora in the mouth. The main symptom is a milky coating.

Pregnant women, elderly patients and young children are at particular risk.

Treatment requires taking antifungal agents and prescribing a special diet low in carbohydrates.

The main symptoms of gum disease include:

increased bleeding;
the appearance of an unpleasant odor;
yellowing of the enamel;
increased sensitivity of teeth and gums;
tooth mobility;
cystic formations, granulomas.

Diseases of the teeth and gums during pregnancy can cause abnormal pregnancy and fetal developmental defects. The ideal time for treatment can be called the period before conception and the second trimester.

If you monitor the condition of your teeth in a timely manner, you can avoid serious consequences in the future.

For preventive care at any time of gestation, rinsing with antiseptic solutions, decoctions of various herbs can help.

Permitted pain relief

For the correct choice of the necessary drug for pain relief, you need to focus on the principle of its action. Almost all anesthetic drugs contain adrenaline, which relieves pain and stops bleeding.

Adrenaline can negatively affect the course of pregnancy:

increase the tone of the uterus;
increase blood pressure;
cross the placental barrier(at high concentrations).

Treatment with an anesthetic during pregnancy is performed in case of emergency clinical situations, when the negative impact of anesthesia exceeds the impact of an infectious lesion of the soft tissues of the oral cavity and teeth.

The main anesthetics used include four drugs.

Ultracaine

It is considered a modern anesthetic from France, which is based on articaine. Available in three versions. Each composition differs in the concentration of the active substance and the presence (or absence) of epinephrine in the composition (Ultracain DS forte, Ultracain DS, Ultracain D).

Suitable for dental treatment during pregnancy due to low level of toxicity.

Ubistezin

German anesthetic drug in capsules, produced in two pharmacological forms (Ubistezin, Ubistezin Forte). Identical in composition with ultracaine.

Use during pregnancy is allowed, since the main components are not absorbed into the general bloodstream.

Septanest

It has been known in dental practice since ancient times. Available in two forms, differing in the concentration of adrenaline (1:100000, 1:200000). The preparation contains auxiliary allergenic components and preservatives (EDTA, sodium metabisulphite).

During pregnancy, it can be used in the presence of allergic reactions to other types of anesthesia.

Scandonest

French drug in capsules, which is based on mepivacaine 3%. The drug does not contain preservatives, artificial additives, vasoconstrictor ingredients.

It is used only for dental treatment in patients at risk for whom anesthetics with adrenaline or epinephrine are contraindicated. Pregnant women or patients with chronic asthma can expect the anesthetic drug Scandonest to be safe.

It is worth remembering that anesthesia can negatively affect the unborn child only if the required concentration and frequent use are not observed, as well as during unfavorable periods of pregnancy.

It can hardly be said that the presence of an infectious, as well as bacterial, lesion of the oral cavity is more beneficial for the health of the patient than a single exposure to an anesthetic for the health of her unborn child.

No anesthetics

Treatment of uncomplicated caries can be easily performed without the introduction of an anesthetic drug. The decision to treat without an injection is based on the following factors:

low pain threshold in the patient;
normal pregnancy;
minor carious damage to the tooth;
no visual complications during the period of manipulation;
mental and emotional health of the patient.

The use of conduction anesthesia in dentistry greatly facilitates the work of a specialist, calms the patient's emotional excitability, and has minimal side effects. When dental treatment without an injection is possible, then an anesthetic should be dispensed with.

Conclusion

Dental treatment is best done without anesthesia, but when prescribing an anesthetic, its amount is so small that it is unlikely to have a destructive effect on the fetus.

The fetus is reliably protected by the placenta, amniotic fluid, therefore, in the normal course of pregnancy, doctors do not prohibit visiting dentists with oral pathology at any gestational age.

You will learn more about the use of anesthesia during pregnancy from the video.

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Pregnancy is an important period in the life of every woman. While waiting for a child, a lot of transformations take place in the body - the hormonal background changes, protective functions decrease, chronic pathologies become aggravated. In order for all 9 months to pass safely, it is necessary to prepare in advance for an exciting event. A visit to the dentist and sanitation of the oral cavity is an integral part of the planning of the baby.

If pregnancy has come, and the treatment of teeth and gums has not been carried out earlier, do not worry. A future mother needs to seek help from an experienced dentist.

Diseases of the oral cavity

During pregnancy, many hidden pathologies are activated, bring inconvenience to a woman and can cause misfortune.

Diseases of the oral cavity:

. Different stages of the disease are revealed (initial, medium, deep forms). During pregnancy, pathologies develop rapidly. In just a few months, caries from the stain stage completely affects healthy tissues and destroys the tooth;
Complication of caries - periostitis;
Inflammation of the gums -,;
(viral, );
(desquamative, Gunther's form).

It is not necessary to minimize the risk of oral diseases. Many of them are accompanied by fever, severe toothache and headache. Extremely unfavorable prognosis has periostitis, complicated by sepsis. Women who do not undergo oral cavity sanitation before pregnancy often face the need to remove completely carious teeth and roots.

Information about the treatment and prevention of diseases of the oral cavity can be found in the video:

The expectant mother must understand that without concomitant treatment, she endangers the life and health of her unborn child.

When registering in gynecology, consultations of narrow specialists are mandatory. A preventive examination by a dentist-therapist is carried out in each trimester of pregnancy.

At the appointment, the doctor examines the oral cavity, identifies diseases, and draws up a treatment plan. Medical assistance can be obtained at a free public clinic or private dentistry.

When contacting a medical institution, do not forget to inform the doctor about the exact gestational age, existing chronic diseases and allergic predisposition.

Treatment of pathologies of the oral cavity

Many pregnant women are afraid to visit the dentist. Expectant mothers believe that the treatment will harm the health of their crumbs. This opinion is wrong. An experienced dentist will never harm a patient. The goal of the doctor is to identify and eliminate diseases, reduce the number of complications.

Caries is the most common oral disease. Pathology is accompanied by damage to enamel and dentin, manifested by roughness, violation of the integrity of tissues, soreness and destruction of teeth. At the initial stages, caries is not accompanied by unpleasant sensations and does not cause anxiety in people. With the development of a medium and deep lesion, the symptoms increase, severe toothache becomes the main reason for visiting a doctor.

The elimination of caries in the stain stage is carried out without the use of a drill. The procedures are aimed at restoring the balance of microelements and minerals in enamel tissues (fluoridation). In the treatment of initial, medium and deep caries, they resort to the classical method of treatment.

Stages of the doctor's work:

Visual, instrumental examination, determination of the stage of the disease.
Hygienic treatment of teeth (removal of soft plaque and hard calcified deposits).
The choice of the color of the filling material using the Vita scale.
Anesthesia (painkillers during pregnancy are used if necessary).
Removal of affected tissues.
Antiseptic treatment of the prepared cavity.
Layer-by-layer restoration of the walls of the tooth with the help of filling material.
Bite correction. Grinding and polishing of the tooth.

If caries has affected not only enamel and dentin, but also involved the neurovascular fiber located inside the tooth in the pathological process, pulpitis develops. Pathology is characterized by massive destruction of the tooth, the presence of a voluminous dark cavity, the appearance of constant pain, which intensifies at night. Treatment of deep caries, pulpitis and periodontitis is a complex procedure. To save the tooth, it is necessary to remove the remnants of the inflamed and necrotic pulp, thoroughly clean the cavities, treat and seal the root canals. Therapy is carried out by endodontists. A dental microscope is modern equipment that helps to save teeth, even in the most neglected situations.

To ensure the isolation of the problematic tooth, a special latex scarf is used - a cofferdam. From the outside, the dental invention seems intimidating, but it does not bring discomfort to patients, but significantly improves the quality of the doctor's work.

Extraction of teeth and prosthetics during pregnancy

Tooth extraction is an unpleasant but necessary procedure. Thanks to modern dental anesthetics, the manipulation is carried out with a minimum amount of pain. Despite this, many people are not able to decide on the procedure in a timely manner. Due to fear, men and women endure severe pain and turn to the dentist for help in extreme cases.

It is very important to remove problematic teeth before pregnancy. If there is a source of infection in the oral cavity, the risk of infection of the fetus increases, the possibility of miscarriage and premature birth increases.

Extraction of teeth according to indications is carried out in a planned manner, in the 2nd trimester of pregnancy. If it is impossible to carry out therapeutic treatment and a sharp deterioration in well-being, extirpation of the teeth is carried out urgently, regardless of the period of bearing the baby.

Before surgical manipulation, the doctor anesthetizes the required area of the jaw using infiltration or conduction anesthesia. After the onset of the drug, the problematic tooth is removed. In the future, if necessary, the doctor sutures the wound surface.

Future mothers do not have to worry about the health of the crumbs. Modern anesthetics are not absorbed into the bloodstream and do not have a general effect on the body.

Before the procedure for removing teeth, a woman must prepare herself psychologically. Tears, fear, despair before the upcoming manipulation can cause an increase in the contractility of the muscle tissue of the uterus and lead to the threat of termination of pregnancy. A positive attitude, a few valerian tablets and the support of loved ones will help you get through an unpleasant ordeal with dignity and without consequences.

Indications for removal:

the presence of a cyst on the roots of the tooth, the development of acute periostitis;
the impossibility of performing root canal treatment with their pathological narrowing, sclerosis, curvature;
complete destruction of tooth tissues and root system;
incorrectly grown eights, contributing to the development of recurrent inflammatory processes of soft tissues.

During and after tooth extraction, complications may occur (fainting, bleeding, periostitis, injury to adjacent teeth and soft tissues, paresthesia). A careful choice of a surgeon and the exact implementation of his recommendations will help to avoid negative consequences.

After the healing process of the socket is completed, consult a prosthodontist for advice. If in doubt about the experience of a given doctor, visit several independent specialists. Pregnancy is not a direct contraindication to dental prosthetics, however, in some cases, it is necessary to refrain from treatment. Reasons for refusing to restore teeth when carrying a baby: psychological stress, a narrow choice of prosthetic methods, the possibility of increasing the tone of the uterus, the onset of the threat of miscarriage, premature birth.

Question answer

How is gum disease treated during pregnancy?

Gingivitis and periodontitis are often found in expectant mothers. Symptoms of diseases: toothache, swelling, cyanosis, bleeding gums, bad breath. Periodontal disease of stages 2 and 3 is manifested by tooth mobility, the appearance of deep gum pockets filled with purulent contents.

Reasons for the development of pathologies: hormonal changes, insufficient oral care, beriberi, toxicosis.

When the first signs of gum disease appear, you should contact your dentist. The doctor will conduct a professional hygienic cleaning of the teeth, remove hard and soft microbial plaque, prescribe the use of drugs that eliminate the inflammatory process. Do not put off a visit to a specialist for a long time. Gingivitis and periodontitis is a focus of chronic infection, which, if it enters the bloodstream, can adversely affect the development and growth of the baby.

Is it possible to take an x-ray of a tooth while carrying a child?

During pregnancy, it is necessary to minimize the impact of X-rays on the body. However, there are situations when hardware examination is a necessity. A special dental visiograph will help determine the exact diagnosis and will not harm the baby. The procedure is safe, as the device conducts a targeted examination and has a minimum radiation dose.

Is it possible to treat teeth during pregnancy? What is the safest trimester to visit the dentist?

If necessary, a woman can consult a doctor at any period of gestation. At an early stage, up to 13 weeks of pregnancy, all organs and systems are laid down, therefore, if possible, they refrain from treatment. Carrying out medical intervention for a period of more than 30 weeks is undesirable, as it can lead to the development of premature birth.

The optimal time for the treatment of teeth and gums is the 2nd trimester of waiting for the crumbs (from 14 to 27 weeks).

How to treat teeth for pregnant women in the early stages?

1 trimester considered the most dangerous period of gestation. Due to the likelihood of negative effects on the baby's body, doctors do not recommend the use of many medications before reaching 13 weeks of pregnancy. The excitement of a young mother during her stay in the dental chair can lead to sad events: the development of uterine hypertonicity and the threat of miscarriage.

If there is an urgent need for dental treatment in the 1st trimester, the doctor shows increased attention to the patient: he carefully selects an anesthetic drug, closely monitors the woman's well-being, uses the safest dental materials and preparations.

Is it possible during pregnancy to have dental treatment under anesthesia or with the use of anesthetics?

Medical manipulations under local anesthesia, if necessary, are carried out in all trimesters of pregnancy. Modern drugs reliably block pain sensitivity, have a local effect and are not absorbed into the blood.

The use of general anesthesia during pregnancy is considered unacceptable.

FAQ

First of all, one that does not hurt the gums during use. At the same time, the quality of oral hygiene depends more on whether the teeth are brushed correctly than on the shape or type of toothbrush. As for electric brushes, for uninformed people they are the preferred option; although you can brush your teeth with a simple (manual) brush. In addition, a toothbrush alone is often not enough - flosses (special dental floss) should be used to clean between the teeth.

Rinses are additional hygiene products that effectively clean the entire oral cavity from harmful bacteria. All these funds can be divided into two large groups - therapeutic and prophylactic and hygienic.

The latter include rinses that eliminate unpleasant odors and promote fresh breath.

As for therapeutic and prophylactic, these include rinses that have anti-plaque / anti-inflammatory / anti-carious effects and help reduce the sensitivity of hard dental tissues. This is achieved due to the presence in the composition of various kinds of biologically active components. Therefore, the rinse must be selected for each individual on an individual basis, as well as toothpaste. And in view of the fact that the product is not washed off with water, it only consolidates the effect of the active components of the paste.

Such cleaning is completely safe for dental tissues and less injures the soft tissues of the oral cavity. The fact is that in dental clinics a special level of ultrasonic vibrations is selected, which affects the density of the stone, disrupts its structure and separates it from the enamel. In addition, in places where tissues are treated with an ultrasonic scaler (this is the name of the device for cleaning teeth), a special cavitation effect occurs (after all, oxygen molecules are released from water droplets, which enter the treatment zone and cool the tip of the instrument). The cell membranes of pathogenic microorganisms are torn by these molecules, causing the microbes to die.

It turns out that ultrasonic cleaning has a complex effect (provided that really high-quality equipment is used) both on the stone and on the microflora as a whole, cleaning it. And you can't say the same about mechanical cleaning. Moreover, ultrasonic cleaning is more pleasant for the patient and takes less time.

According to dentists, dental treatment should be carried out regardless of your position. Moreover, a pregnant woman is recommended to visit a dentist every one or two months, because, as you know, when carrying a baby, the teeth are significantly weakened, they suffer from a deficiency of phosphorus and calcium, and therefore the risk of caries or even tooth loss increases significantly. For the treatment of pregnant women, it is necessary to use harmless anesthesia. The most suitable course of treatment should be selected exclusively by a qualified dentist, who will also prescribe the required preparations that strengthen tooth enamel.

Treating wisdom teeth is quite difficult due to their anatomical structure. However, qualified specialists successfully treat them. Prosthetics of wisdom teeth is recommended when one (or several) neighboring teeth are missing or need to be removed (if you also remove a wisdom tooth, then there will simply be nothing to chew on). In addition, the removal of a wisdom tooth is undesirable if it is located in the correct place in the jaw, has its own antagonist tooth and takes part in the chewing process. You should also take into account the fact that poor-quality treatment can lead to the most serious complications.

Here, of course, much depends on the taste of the person. So, there are absolutely invisible systems attached to the inside of the teeth (known as lingual), and there are also transparent ones. But the most popular are still metal braces with colored metal / elastic ligatures. It's really trendy!

Let's start with the fact that it's just unattractive. If this is not enough for you, we give the following argument - the stone and plaque on the teeth often provoke bad breath. And that's not enough for you? In this case, we move on: if the tartar “grows”, this will inevitably lead to irritation and inflammation of the gums, that is, it will create favorable conditions for periodontitis (a disease in which periodontal pockets form, pus constantly flows out of them, and the teeth themselves become mobile). ). And this is a direct path to the loss of healthy teeth. Moreover, the number of harmful bacteria at the same time increases, due to which there is an increased cariousness of the teeth.

The service life of an accustomed implant will be tens of years. According to statistics, at least 90 percent of implants function perfectly 10 years after installation, while the service life is on average 40 years. Tellingly, this period will depend both on the design of the product and on how carefully the patient takes care of it. That is why it is imperative to use an irrigator during cleaning. In addition, it is necessary to visit the dentist at least once a year. All these measures will significantly reduce the risk of implant loss.

Removal of a tooth cyst can be performed by a therapeutic or surgical method. In the second case, we are talking about the extraction of a tooth with further cleaning of the gums. In addition, there are those modern methods that allow you to save the tooth. This is, first of all, cystectomy - a rather complicated operation, which consists in removing the cyst and the affected root tip. Another method is hemisection, in which the root and a fragment of the tooth above it are removed, after which it (part) is restored with a crown.

As for the therapeutic treatment, it consists in cleaning the cyst through the root canal. It is also a difficult option, especially not always effective. Which method to choose? This will be decided by the doctor together with the patient.

In the first case, professional systems based on carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide are used to change the color of teeth. Obviously, it is better to give preference to professional bleaching.