Professional dental hygiene is a procedure aimed at removing accumulations of bacterial plaque and calcified tartar (hardened plaque) that can be challenging to eliminate at home.

For us, it's the most important of all procedures because it addresses the root causes of major oral diseases: cavities and periodontitis.

Even when these diseases aren't present, undergoing professional hygiene at appropriate intervals is essential to prevent their onset.

Therefore, it is USEFUL and EFFECTIVE for preventive purposes and NECESSARY for disease treatment.

We have long recognized that each patient requires a personalized hygiene approach, always preceded by an evaluation by the dentist. This is because a patient may or may not have periodontitis and/or specific dental aspects requiring particular attention (such as systemic diseases or other oral issues).

Even slight gum bleeding should not be underestimated, as it can be an early sign of disease.

Once diagnosed, appropriate therapeutic choices, protocols, and tools tailored to each patient can be determined. In fact, the duration of the session also varies based on the situation.

Furthermore, neglecting regular dental check-ups can have negative consequences on overall health.

However, professional hygiene must always be accompanied by meticulous at-home oral hygiene.

We will explain the correct brushing techniques and main interdental hygiene strategies (ESSENTIAL). Attention must also be paid to lifestyle and diet to have a comprehensive picture of oral health.

The duration of the hygiene session is important too; it should not last less than half an hour! And the Italian Society of Periodontology and Implantology (Sidp) emphasizes this.

Professional dental hygiene is thus a therapeutic act, not a cosmetic procedure. If performed improperly and hastily, it can lead to harm.

For this reason, it's crucial to rely on professionals who genuinely care about this cornerstone preventive procedure.