Teeth tend to develop stains from time to time and in order to ensure that you have healthier and whiter looking teeth; you must get them cleaned on regular basis. There are many methods available that would help you to attain a brighter smile. Before you get your teeth cleaned, you need to keep certain pointers in check so that you can go ahead safely with the procedure. If you are going to choose the normal methods of teeth cleaning, then you have to keep in mind that they might be lengthy and if you are someone who is scared of getting something in your mouth that grinds against your teeth, then you have to stay away for the normal procedures. As they involve a roller grinding against your teeth to remove the stains and the tartar deposits, many of you may find it irritating as it creates friction and gives you a piercing sensation while the procedure goes on. 
However if you don’t want to experience any of this, then you have the option of laser teeth cleaning. It cleans up your teeth without giving you any discomfort.

1. It is painless

The biggest advantage that you have with the laser teeth cleaning when compared to the normal methods of teeth cleaning is it is painless. As there is no sensation of heat, vibration or something rolling against your teeth, you don’t feel anything when the procedure goes on and it is very comfortable for people who are scared of the term teeth cleaning alone. Laser doesn’t result in any sort of heat and it is far gentler on the tooth.

2. Accurate

Laser is far more accurate than the normal cleaning methods as you can select the areas in the mouth that have more deposits and thus you can clean them without cleaning the teeth that is not having any deposits or stain marks. Thanks to the precise cleaning, the other tooth in the mouth is unaffected and this helps conserving the teeth structure and helps you to maintain natural teeth for long.

3. No pain

As there is no roller that grinds at the surface of the teeth, you feel no paint at all in the procedure and it creates lot less drama too. Many people get scared when they hear a thing rotating inside their mouth and with this fear they avoid the teeth cleaning that result in teeth damaging. In laser cleaning, the teeth are cleaned with no noise an vibrations whatsoever.

4. No Bleeding And Swelling

As there is nothing physically grinding against the gums, you don’t get any bleeding and swelling in the gums after the procedure.

5. Faster Procedure And Better Results

The laser cleaning takes a lot less time than the normal methods of cleaning. The whole procedure is done in a very less time and you have to visit the dentist once or twice for all the settings. This also gives you lot better results as laser gives better cleaning at the gaps and edges of the teeth.

Just like your overall general health, your oral health is affected by your dietary choices too. To maintain oral hygiene and good health, it is very important to brush, floss and mouthwash, but it is also very important to eat the right food. Some foods are not good for the teeth, some are not good for the gums.

What not to eat?

From time immemorial candy and chocolates have been linked to decaying teeth. It isn't the candy or the chocolate that's at fault, it's the excessive sugar and their sticky nature that is the problem. If their remnants are not rinsed or cleaned immediately, they can lead to decay. Similarly, excessive caffeine (in tea, coffee, aerated beverages, etc) can cause stains on teeth in the long run. Excessive starch is harmful as well, as one of the by-products saliva breaks it down into sugars which can cause the enamel to erode. Similarly, citrus fruits when had in excess cause erosion of the enamel.

Like everything in life, too much of anything can be bad. It is not humanly possible to avoid all things that are unhealthy. What we can do is, rinse our mouth whenever we eat/drink something and consume everything in limited amounts. Another thing you can do is, make a conscious effort to consume foods and drinks which are healthy for teeth, oral health and general health.

Some healthy food options

1) Water: Drink plenty of water. It rinses the mouth naturally and prevents excessive food build-up in the mouth. Also, water is the main component of saliva, and drinking lots of water, replenishes and improves saliva quality. Saliva is the mouth's first line of defense against plaque and infection.

2) Green tea: It is rich in antioxidants and compounds called polyphenols. Green tea helps provide relief from inflammation (swelling) in gums dues to its anti-oxidant properties and in the long run reduces chances of gum infection. Polyphenols cause suppression of plaque forming bacteria and thus prevent the production of harmful acids by them.

3) Foods rich in vitamins and minerals: Nuts (such as peanuts, almonds, walnuts), green leafy vegetables, eggs, etc help keep teeth strong and healthy. They provide us with a wide range of vitamins, calcium, phosphorous and other minerals, thus helping in deposition of minerals on teeth which have eroded (demineralized) Vitamin D and Calcium also help to keep the bones strong.

4) Fruits and Vegetables rich in Fibre: These are foods which often require a lot of chewing. When you chewing high fiber foods, they stimulate flow of saliva. Also, they have a high water content because of which they are self cleansing foods, and don't stick to teeth. With increased saliva and water from the food itself, the effect of acids and sugars of food is neutralized. Chewing also displaces plaque and thus prevents bacterial build up and growth.

5) Dairy products: Milk, cheese, yogurt, etc are rich in calcium, phosphates and Vitamin D. Thus, they help in keeping teeth and (jaw) bones strong and healthy. They also partially remineralize teeth which have eroded. Milk has a neutralizing effect on the acid produced by bacteria in plaque, thus preventing damage.

So, chose what you eat and how much you eat wisely. These 5 choices above are healthy for your teeth and body.

Laser dental cleaning as name suggests is a procedure to remove calculus and tarter from under the gum line and teeth without using curette or brushes. This procedure is normally recommended for people who have yellowish teeth due to plaque or formation of tartar.

As compared to other procedures laser teeth cleaning is lot more effective, comfortable and quick. In laser teeth whitening no curette or brushes are used which can sometimes hurt other nearby tissues. Also, drilling is not required because lasers can be used to shape teeth as well. Due to all these reasons the procedure is less painful as compared to traditional cleaning methods. In addition, if due to any reason gums get damaged, then it can also heal faster. This treatment procedure is extremely silent, because no noise is produced by the laser.

Unlike other dental cleaning procedures, here there is no need for water. Only air is used to control the temperature of the site on which the procedure is carried out. Protective eye glasses are used because the laser beam can harm the eyes if the laser light gets in touch briefly. Earlier this procedure was very expensive but today it is becoming less expensive and more commonplace. Laser ray is very sharp and angled, thus dentists can easily reach to any part of the mouth, giving you white and clean teeth.

Laser has completely removed the need to use dental drill. So, if you have always feared visiting the dentist due to the strange noise and the strange sensation, then laser teeth cleaning is your solution. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved lasers for use in teeth cleaning as well as general dentistry. Lasers of different wavelengths are used to treat different dental concerns. However, when considering laser teeth cleaning it is important that you only choose an experienced and skilled team of dentist.

The laser teeth cleaning procedure is a lot more gentle and comfortable way to clean teeth. Unlike other dental cleaning procedures, this procedure starts with a sterilizing laser. Sterilizing laser is used to disinfect and clean the teeth around the sensitive gum tissue without any scrapping and cutting. The sharp laser kills the bad bacteria, microbes and other substances present around the gums and teeth, that may enter your bloodstream and thankfully, this procedure does it in a lot pain free and comfortable manner.

Ultrasonic scaler is also used during the cleaning procedure. Ultrasonic scaler uses ultra high frequency; concentrated sound waves to remove plaque and scale build up. Lastly, the teeth are polished and rinsed off with a warm, high pressure water spray containing sea salt, which boosts healing and makes the teeth feel smooth as well as clean.