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Can we just deep clean one side teeth?
Can we get deep cleaning on only one side of the mouth and get normal cleaning the other side?
My dentist said I have pockets of 4mm on second last molar. Suggested to do deep cleaning on both sides. Other teeth probe length are around 2mm. Do we need to deep cleaning on teeth which has 2mm pockets too?
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First u undergo normal scaling and wait for 21 days even afterthat if it is 4mm then go for deep cleaning
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Hi..No need to go for deep cleaning in tooth with 2mm pocket.Normal scaling is enough.For 4mm pocket go for deep cleaning.After getting cleaning done follow instructions given by dentist and massage your gums with gum paint(as prescribed by your dentist)
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It is not necessary to get deep scaling done on both sides. You can get it done on the side having deep pockets.
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Get deep cleaning done on oneside of 4 mm pocket first . If the other side is also bothering u then go for it .
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