Professional dental cleaning

Professional tooth cleaning (PZR) is an effective, preventive treatment method for the protection against tooth and oral diseases. It is performed either by the dentist himself or by a specially trained prophylaxis assistant. In addition to the removal of soft and hard dental plaque (plaque and tartar), all teeth are polished and fluoridated (with fluoride gel).

At the same time, the patient is given valuable tips for thorough oral hygiene. The PZR is used for thorough removal of bacterial plaque even in hard-to-reach areas of the mouth. Thus, it supports daily tooth cleaning and should be carried out once or twice a year.

Home remedy against tartar

To remove tartar, various home remedies are recommended in various newspapers and on the Internet. Besides the use of baking powder or vinegar, the use of sesame is also recommended. Sesame seeds should be chewed for about 20 minutes and then the teeth should be brushed with a dry toothbrush.

This should be repeated several times a week to loosen the tartar. The other household remedies such as vinegar and baking powder are not recommended because they damage and roughen the enamel due to the friction they cause. This creates a larger surface area for bacteria and plaque to adhere to the teeth.

When using vinegar, the problem lies in the aggressive acetic acid, which attacks the tooth enamel. The use of tea tree oil is also not recommended. The use of lemons is not recommended.

The aggressive citric acid attacks the tooth enamel and roughens it. As a result, plaque and bacteria adhere to the teeth to a greater extent and promote the development of caries. A little lemon juice in a glass of water to refresh the breath as well as baking powder should also not be used to remove tartar. Unlike other household remedies, baking powder does not contain acid, but the friction (emery effect) roughens the enamel and damages it permanently. This makes it less resistant to the attacks of caries bacteria.