Oral Prophylaxis is a thorough assessment of your oral health combined with a scale and clean and can be conducted by a dentist or a dental hygienist.
During the procedure, your dentist may perform the following procedures:
- Examine and clean the tooth
- Remove stains, plaque and calculus
- Polish your teeth
- Cary out X-rays to detect caries or any other conditions in the mouth
- Advice the person for any other dental treatments if needed
Benefits of Oral Prophylaxis:
- Removes the stains, plaque, and calculus that improves the oral health
- Helps to prevent gum diseases and dental erosions
- Helps to prevent halitosis
- Helps to prevent bleeding gums
- Helps to whiten your teeth and to improve the smile