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Will cleaning procedure damage enamel?

2018-02-07 17:11:06
Will cleaning procedure damage enamel? How often we can do? Is it necessary to do if there is no visible black spots on the teeth.
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Scaling is a routine oral hygiene measure to be done by all at least once in 6 months. It won't affect the enamel

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