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Buying a dental care set - makes sense?

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German oral health is becoming more and more relevant, but regular professional teeth cleaning is too expensive for some. The manufacturers want to remedy this problem and have therefore created the dental care set, which is intended to bring professional teeth cleaning home for users. The teeth should be optimally cleaned, cared for and even lightened in order to guarantee optimal oral hygiene. But can this dental care set replace professional teeth cleaning by trained staff?

What does a dental care set contain?

The basic equipment of a dental care set consists of an ultrasonic toothbrush, an oral irrigator and various attachments for cleaning the spaces between the teeth or the tongue. The ultrasonic toothbrush has different program levels that are adapted for different purposes. There are cleaning programs, polishing programs and massage programs that also care for the gums. There are different heads for this sonic brush that clean special areas. There is an attachment with which the tongue can be cleaned, or a head especially for the interdental spaces. There is also a dental floss attachment for the interdental spaces, which can also be cleaned using the oral irrigator. The difference is that each attachment is used with the ultrasonic brush and therefore always cleans with vibration, which makes it easier to use and minimizes the risk of injury. The dental care set advertises the "all-round" function. Thanks to the many special attachments, every hard-to-reach place in the oral cavity can be optimally cleaned, just like at a dentist. In addition, there is always a dental mirror that is illuminated and with which the user can see his cleaning himself and his teeth in general. The dental care set is a mobile dental station that can be taken with you when traveling thanks to its storage set.

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What is the irrigator in the dental care set for?

The oral irrigator is an essential part of the dental care set. An oral irrigator is a water jet device that uses high water pressure to remove food particles from between the teeth. Since the interdental spaces make up 30% of the tooth surface, cleaning is very important to prevent the development of tooth decay. Nevertheless, the oral irrigator is not the first choice when cleaning the interdental spaces. Patients with larger gaps should use interdental brushes, while for all other patients floss is the product of choice. These two products are completely sufficient to clean the spaces in between. The oral irrigator can be used as an add-on, but cannot replace the dental floss, as it has been proven to clean more thoroughly. Furthermore, patients with inflammation of the gums should refrain from using an oral irrigator, as the high water pressure can damage the already irritated gums. If used incorrectly, bacteria can also be pressed into the gingival pocket, which in the worst case can lead to empyema. The bacteria have the opportunity to get into the bloodstream and cause infections. Therefore, it should be discussed in advance with the attending dentist whether an oral irrigator is suitable and may be used for the individual.

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What does a dental care set for the baby contain?

There are already dental care sets for babies that differ from the adult model. The dental care sets are specially designed for babies to gently introduce them to dental care from the time the milk teeth first erupt. In this case, the dental care set has a learning effect and slowly gets the child used to daily oral hygiene. The content of this learning set is a cleaning pencil and a cleaning trainer. These two elements have short rubber strips so that the gums cannot be injured during oral hygiene and thus create a massage effect. The learning brush pen is intended for the first time when the milk teeth begin to erupt, but have not yet fully grown out. It is considered a replacement for the teething ring, which massages the gums and can alleviate teething discomfort. When the milk teeth are then in full size, the brushing trainer is used, which is the first real toothbrush. In the dental care set there is also a protective ring that can be attached to the two brushes and prevents too far penetration into the oral cavity. You have to try out in advance which product is compatible with the respective child, their abilities and their needs. The child should grow into the toothbrush generation with the most positive experiences possible, so that they can carry out the daily cleaning thoroughly and independently over time.

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Who Needs a Dental Kit?

In general, a dental care set offers all-round equipment to clean and care for your teeth as independently as possible. A dental care set is useful for babies, as the baby is introduced to the daily ritual of brushing teeth at an early age and thus does not develop any shyness. Furthermore, the rubber nubs enable the gums to be cared for, especially during teething, which can reduce discomfort and a feeling of tension. Therefore, the dental care set is a first step towards positive dental health. However, parents should always clean afterwards in order to get a clean result, as the child's skills for independent cleaning are not possible. A dental care set for adults is a nice way to have a thorough teeth cleaning at home, but it is not a must.

The set is a sensible option for users with good oral hygiene who go to professional teeth cleaning no more than once a year. Nevertheless, this dental station cannot replace professional teeth cleaning by the dentist. Furthermore, the layman does not have the knowledge to differentiate between discolouration and tooth decay or plaque in the mouth mirror. The dental care set can only serve as an add-on to take care of the teeth. It is positive that the vibration makes it easier to use and therefore also makes it easier for older people who have limited abilities to clean their teeth, which is why the set is generally suitable for everyone.

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