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Difference between cleaning and scaling

2018-04-12 14:35:26
I am confused what is the major difference between dental scaling and dental cleaning ??? I have tar and black strains on my teeth along with gumline, which treatment I should under go ???
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There is no difference between the terms cleaning and scaling of teeth.. Cleaning is a lay man term..
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Get your teeth cleaned by your dentist

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both r same

Answered2018-04-13 05:50:29

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Scaling and Oral prophylaxis are fental terms. Cleaning is layman term. They both refer to the same thing.

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Cleaning is lay man term used for scaling. Both are same. Go for it to remove tartar and stains from your teeth.

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