Dental Hygiene

During a dental cleaning, tartar, plaque and other unclean residue are removed with a dental cleaning device and the teeth are polished. If tartar is not removed in time by a dental hygienist and you have poor oral hygiene, the gums may become infected. This inflammation is caused by bacteria and is also called “gingivitis”. If this inflammation progresses to the jawbone, the gums can separate from the teeth and molars. This space between the tooth and gums fills up with plaque again, causing the inflammation to become increasingly worse. When it gets to this point, we call this gum disease “periodontitis”. Regular cleanings in Klinika Dental Sta. Rosa Curaçao can help prevent these issues and keep your smile healthy.

Sometimes you may experience bleeding gums, bad breath or a bad taste in your mouth due to inflamed gums. But often you don’t notice a gum infection. The inflammation rarely produces painful stimuli. It is therefore important to have regular check-ups.