Ultrasonic Tooth Cleaner: Working Principles, Advantages, and Applicable Scope

Working Principle

Ultrasonic tooth cleaner uses the principle of ultrasonic vibration for oral cleaning. It effectively removes bacteria and plaque on the surface of teeth and in the gaps by generating high-frequency sound waves. The device consists of a handheld cleaner and disposable ultrasonic nozzles. The ultrasonic nozzle vibrates to remove bacteria and plaque on the surface of teeth and in the gaps, in order to achieve oral cleanliness.

Advantages

Ultrasonic tooth cleaner has the following advantages in oral cleaning:

  • Thoroughly clean the surface of teeth and gaps, removing bacteria and plaque
  • Reduce tooth surface wear and alleviate tooth sensitivity symptoms
  • Easier to clean hard-to-reach areas, such as behind teeth and in gaps
  • Does not damage the surface of teeth and enamel, studies have shown that using an ultrasonic tooth cleaner has no risk of tooth damage
  • Better cleaning effect compared to traditional toothbrushes, including electric toothbrushes and manual toothbrushes

Correct usage and maintenance

When using an ultrasonic tooth cleaner to protect dental health, pay attention to the following methods:

  • Choose a suitable ultrasonic nozzle, select different shapes and sizes according to cleaning needs
  • Gently place the ultrasonic nozzle on the surface of the teeth and in between the teeth, avoiding brushing too hard to prevent wearing down the tooth surface.
  • Avoid staying in the same position for too long to prevent tooth sensitivity or wear.

Scope of Application

The ultrasonic dental scaler is suitable for the following groups:

  • People who need to clean their oral cavity, especially those with dentures, orthodontic appliances, or periodontal problems.
  • People who want a thorough oral cleaning.

Maintenance and Cleaning Methods

To keep the ultrasonic dental scaler clean and hygienic, proper maintenance and cleaning are necessary:

  • Replace the ultrasonic nozzle after each use.
  • Regularly clean the ultrasonic dental scaler by removing the ultrasonic nozzle from the handheld cleaner and rinsing it with warm water.
  • Wipe the handheld cleaner with a damp cloth.

Preventive Effects

The ultrasonic dental scaler has certain preventive effects on oral problems such as periodontal disease and dental calculus:

  • Periodontal disease is caused by bacteria on the surface of the teeth and in between the teeth. Using the ultrasonic dental scaler can effectively remove these bacteria.
  • Dental calculus is a hardened substance on the surface of the teeth. Using the ultrasonic dental scaler can effectively remove this dental calculus and protect dental health.

Comparison with Dental Cleaning

The ultrasonic tooth cleaner has the following advantages and disadvantages compared to dental cleaning:

  1. Dental cleaning requires a visit to the dental clinic, which is time-consuming and laborious.
  2. The ultrasonic tooth cleaner can be used at home, with less time and cost.
  3. Dental cleaning can provide a deeper cleaning, while the ultrasonic tooth cleaner only cleans the surface of the teeth and the gaps between them, but it can be used more frequently to protect oral health.
  4. The ultrasonic tooth cleaner uses a gentle cleaning method, which can reduce tooth sensitivity.