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Scale and polishes for children: when are they needed
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Mª Ángeles Rodríguez Campo
The doubt exists as to whether dental hygiene should be carried out professionally in children or whether it is sufficient to maintain good dental habits. From what age do they have to be carried out and whether there are differences with respect to the scale and polishes for adults. In this article we tell you in detail.
Is it recommendable to carry out scale and polishes on children?
It is highly important that children begin on the right foot to have good oral health habits. Of course it is necessary to show them how to brush their teeth and use dental floss correctly every day, but we cannot forget that children also need to have their teeth cleaned professionally on a regular basis if they have accumulated tartar on their teeth. In fact, professional scale and polishes in children are as important for them as they are for adults.
Both children and adults must have a scale and polish at least once a year if the odontologist considers it appropriate. In fact, it is especially important for children, since they probably do not brush as well as adults and that can lead to an accumulation of plaque and, consequently, to the appearance of tooth decay.
How is a scale and polish generally conducted?
Be it for an adult or a child, the professional scale and polish generally involves a dental hygienist or odontologist that uses an ultrasound dental instrument to eliminate plaque and tartar accumulated on the surface of the teeth, together with a special type of sandy toothpaste to polish the tooth enamel and thereby eliminate the stains.
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Graduated in Dentistry in 2005. Expert in orthodontic treatments. At Clínica Dental Adeslas since 2011.
Mª Ángeles Rodríguez Campo, registration number 28007842, graduated in Dentistry from the Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio in 2005, and has distinguished herself as an orthodontist with over 15 years of experience.
Her specialisation in treatments for patients of all ages makes her a leading professional in her field. She began her specialisation in orthodontics at Hospital San Rafael, complemented by a master's degree focused on invisible aligners under the supervision of Dr. Rivero, an innovative technique in modern orthodontics.
Since 2011, Mª Ángeles has been a fundamental part of the Clínica Dental Adeslas dental clinics and the clinical department.
She holds two master's degrees in Orthodontics and Invisalign, along with other certifications obtained in 2012.
She has also deepened her expertise with a course in orthognathic surgery in 2016, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning and professional excellence.
Her career and training position her as a reference in advanced orthodontic treatments and comprehensive dental care at Clínica Dental Adeslas.
