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Bleeding gums
Blood coming from gums. Do teeth weaken after cleaning? Have black spots on teeth too. I have read somewhere that during cleaning outer layer of teeth is rubbed is it true
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Professional dental cleaning doesn't harm your teeth. It will make your overall oral health better.
Bleeding gums is a sign of gingivitis and/or periodontitis. Kindly undergo the procedure else you will suffer more damage to your gums, teeth and underlying bone.
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visit a dentist and get professional cleaning done.
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Don’t worry go ahead with scaling and polishing.
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If you had undergone cleaning of teeth,gums may bleed if there is gingivitis. In some cases, black spot also appears after cleaning due to presence of chromogenic bacteria .during cleaning, outer layer of teeth is not rubbed out.it removes only plaque and calculus deposits.
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- Bleeding gums can occur because of several problems like
Gingivitis, Infection in a tooth or the gum or brushing too
hard.
- One should get the teeth cleaning done every 6 months to
maintain good oral hygiene because it not only promotes
healthy gums but moreover it stops gum disease and fights
bad breath.
- After scaling is completed, you may experience slight
discomfort around the teeth for several days and increased
sensitivity to hot and cold (and sometimes sweets) for up to
one-week duration. This is a normal course of healing.
- The sensitivity which occurs after cleaning can be managed
by applying anti-sensitive toothpaste (Vantej or Sensodent
KF) and by warm saline rinses.
Next Steps
Visit a dentist nearby and get the scaling done.
Health Tips
-Brush twice daily.
-Avoid hard brushing.
- Warm saline rinses 3 to 4 times a day.
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Dr. Dhiraj Kumar
Dental Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Delhi
No, this is incorrect. It's a myth.
Visit a local dentist for treatment and physical evaluation.
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Dr. Nihal Yadav
Dentist
3 yrs exp
Delhi
Blood is coming because of inflammation in the gums and no outer layer is removed during scaling or cleaning only the stains and plaques are removed so go ahead for cleaning procedure .
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Visit your nearest dentist
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Dr. Isha Pal
Dental Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Delhi
Bleeding gums is a sign of Gingivitis. There must be Dental calculus and plaque deposits there. Black spots on teeth could be a cavity or plaque.
My patients often ask me if Dental Scaling :
1. Weakens the Teeth structure.
2. Removes the Enamel (the upper layer of teeth).
3. Causes Sensitivity.
4. Leads to Tooth Mobility.
5. Can be Painful.
6. Creates gap between the teeth.
And so on!
It's nothing but a MYTH!
Teeth scaling is a dental procedure with which plaque and tartar deposits that form on the teeth are cleaned or scraped away. It involves a thorough cleaning of the teeth down to the roots.
It's a common procedure with a lot of Benefits :
1. It removes Calculus & Stains.
2. It prevents Tooth Decay.
3. It avoids Gum Diseases.
4. It prevents Bad Breath.
5. It improves your Overall Health.
Scaling is recommended once in 6 months. Take good care of your teeth!
Next Steps
Visit the Dentist to get the Ultrasonic Scaling and Polishing done. Get a thorough clinical check up done.
Health Tips
Adv maintaining oral hygiene and brushing twice a day.
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