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I have deep cleaning & scaling for gum disease, But it has created very wide gaps between teeth. not only it looks horrible but there is swelling in my lips. What can I do now?

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Gaps after scaling is felt firstly because the tartar deposited in between teeth is removed out. Also there is some degree of gum recession after cleaning specially deeper cleaning/ root planning. Thi ...  Read More

I am suffering from gingivatis and my doctor advice for deep scaling and I want to done deep scaling in guwahati What is the cost of deep scaling

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How much does teeth cleaning and scaling cost approximately and what is done in that process?

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Tarter, calculus and all bad deposits being removed from your teeth surfaces for proper grip with teeth gums. Fees may vary in private practice from 500 to 4000. In government utilities may be under 1 ...  Read More

I want Deep Cleaning of Teeth to be done, how much will it cost me? Also suggest a follow up package of the same.

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Deep cleaning costs depends upon place and it varies from 10000 to 15000 for full mouth and if laser is used then it might cost you 15000 to 25000 Further details please contact clinic ...  Read More

How much deep cleaning will hurt in my case ortho treatment done previously 3 years ago no history of taking medications.

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It is the simplest procedure. It will not hurt ...  Read More

How much it cost at tooth zone chandigarh. What are the charges. At Chandigarh just cleaning n scaling

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Charges for good scaling and polishing varies from 1500-3000 ...  Read More

How much do teeth cleaning, scaling and polishing cost in India? Does teeth cleaning require only 1 sitting?

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Hello Mam, scaling and polishing may range from 500 onwards and depends on cases and may require multiple sitting depending on cases ...  Read More

Can we do deep cleaning on a tooth when they suspect an infection underneath? X-ray didn't show up infection. But the Oral surgeon today pressed that tooth. It hurts when he pressed with fingers. Dentist wanted me to have deep cleaning done whereas oral surgeon wanted me to extract this second lower molar. Can we do deep cleaning or extraction sh

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Hello 👋 As per your clinical intraoral picture,you require deep cleaning ,so take your periodontist help.But,the utmost thing which will subside your pain and clear the infection is to go for ...  Read More

For gum inflammation i did deep scaling for 2 quadrants as prescribed by doctor. But i can see pits and scratches in teeth. Felt the instrument causes scratches and pits in teeth also. Not saying about gaps. As i aware gap will be visible during deep scaling. Scared to do deep scaling on other side. Shall i avoid this? Is there any other remedy to

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Kindly donot worry,these fissures as you interpret are nothing but just a roughness felt after scaling,they will disappear once the final polishing is done. ...  Read More

My teeth have coffee stains and have had discoloration for many years now. Need cleaning up and removal of plaque

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Kindly visit my clinic if u r in Bangalore . U need ultrasonic cleaning ...  Read More

What will be the cost of laser dental cleaning? What is the difference between regular deep cleaning and laser cleaning?

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Hi! Laser cleaning is a more advanced form of deep cleaning. It uses laser to remove plaque and bacteria with less pain, minimal bleeding, and faster healing compared to regular cleaning. If you have ...  Read More

Scaling done deeply pain was there..it's been 40 days now still I feel that sensitivity teeth a slight pain when I eat or drink water..iam prediabetic.Hba1c-5.7 what to do ?any tablet for pain or consult again?using paste prescribed by doctor..no effect please suggest

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Go for Xray of tooth ,maybe some cavity that is not visible by naked eye … ...  Read More

Hi, I had my deep cleaning done couple of days back and I was suggested with stolin gum gel. Is it safe to take by person with factor 8 deficiency that affect blood clotting. Is there an alternative?

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Hello It is advised to avoid when there is clotting disorder ...  Read More

Hello respected doctors, how to clean ear wax? can i clean with ear buds or any drops available to clean ear wax... please mention drops name for cleaning ears 🙂

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Plz use soliwax ear drops - 4 drops thrice daily for 5 days and do visit the ENT clinic for proper cleaning... ...  Read More

I recently got cleaning and polishing done for my teeth. The person at the clinic also did did it on my front incisor which i had replaced years ago ( Zirconia cap) and now that tooth has rough grooves which seem to be collecting more dirt and stains. When i went had gone for cleaning before this the other dentist had skipped scaling that tooth.

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Hello Not all dentist recommend scaling on capping but If rough grooves were left after scaling, it’s possible that the cleaning process caused minor abrasions on the crown surface. Polishing c ...  Read More

Is dental calculus removing painful? Can you tell me about scaling? Please I'm scared? Is there any gum paint or something which can be applied after tartar removing?

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Hello Scaling is not painful Gum paint can be applied post scaling ...  Read More

Is after scaling my gums during scaling reattach or recover? I'm worried about it. Can you please explain me

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Yes it will be normal but you need after treatment just book your online consultation we will guide you ...  Read More

Hi. How much time is usually taken for scaling/cleaning/polishing of teeth to remove stains caused by chlorhexidine mouthwash? Can you please explain the procedure to me? Does it require prolonged mouth opening? I have TMJ Disorder due to which I always avoid too much mouth opening. Is there any other remedy apart from teeth cleaning?

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Hii How do you know they are chlorhexidine mouthwash stains ? Have you been diagnosed before, usually the OTC available mouthwash contains only 0.2% chlorhexidine which does not cause staining. Als ...  Read More

Hi I have swollen gums and visited dentist. They suggested to do scaling to remove calculus and I have slight gum inflammation due to gingivitis I have completed 27 weeks today and starting 28th week from tomorrow Is it ok to do scaling done? I also take ecosprin 75mg. Should this be stopped before cleaning?

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Yes it is ok No u don't need to stop ecospirin before scaling ...  Read More

After how many days/weeks/months of wisdom tooth extraction can I go for scaling/root planning? I have a loose wisdom tooth. Dentist asked to remove it first. But I am concerned if it will be safe to clean so soon after removal? Can scaling be done before extraction?

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It's generally advisable to wait for a few weeks after wisdom tooth extraction before undergoing scaling or root planning, also known as dental cleaning. The exact timing can vary depending on your he ...  Read More

Hi! Is any sort of antibiotic used in the process of dental cleaning/scaling or root planning usually? Thanks

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Antibiotics are not typically used as a routine part of dental cleaning, scaling, or root planing procedures. These procedures involve the removal of plaque, tartar, and bacteria from the teeth and gu ...  Read More

Hello, My cousin had scaling orocess done and there was shrinkage of gums after process. How long does it take for gums to heal after process? How many days can he drink alcohol and smoke after scaling process?

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Hi, It is advisable not to smoke for 3 to 4 days after a scaling procedure. There is not restriction in diet. Better to avoid any hot or cold food and beverages. ...  Read More

I have removed upper left wisdom tooth exactly 35 days ago. I have to get deep cleaning on the left side of the mouth. I did right side deep cleaning 2 months ago and Dr asked me to come back for left side deep cleaning which i didn't go yet. Can I get deep cleaning on the same side of extraction? Will that hole will be closed by now? I have to ge

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Hello. 1)Yes you can get it cleaned 2)you can start chewing fron that it might have healed by now 3) Kindly attach photograph of area causing issue for better suggestion ...  Read More

I have to get deep cleaning for my left side of the mouth next week. I have done the upper left wisdom tooth extraction this week. Already done the right side of the mouth. Is it ok to do the deep cleaning after a week of extraction? Or will that make any harm to the extraction site since the deep cleaning is also on the same side. Also, I did ton

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Maam, if you are comfortable, with no pain from extraction, you can het scaling done. But as mentioned by you, if you are facing bad breath and continuous buildup on your tongue, then it requires more ...  Read More

I'm 25 by now, I heard from so many peoples that scaling and polishing can cause gum issue and other problems. So, Should I go with cleaning and polishing. My teeth don't have so many plaque, they are normal for now. So, please guide me regarding this. I don't want to go through regret situation after scaling and polishing.

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Hello, The procedure is absolutely safe when done properly. In fact it's recommended to do the procedure atleast once in 6 months to a year to maintain healthy gums. ...  Read More

Hello sir I visited dental area trust center its private trust in Hyderabad for deep cleaning. But on name of deep cleaning they charge me rs 700 but within 10 mins they have done and sent me by just removing some Tartar mostly from front back teeths. So may I know is Tar tar removal also comes under deep clean. Bevoz actually I thought deep

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Cleaning or we call it scaling and polishing is meant to remove calculus, stains/tartar or deposits. It will remove the yellow color calculus deposits bulid externally on teeth Not the internal color ...  Read More

I had root scaling (deep cleaning) on my right side upper and lower teeth on February this year. I saw the dentist again and he said to do normal cleaning on this side again. Is it ok to do normal cleaning after 2.5 months of deep cleaning? Or should be done after 6 months?

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Hi! Deep scaling is done when the deposits are more. In such cases the gingiva is allowed to heal and after the residual deposits which are either left behind or pop out after treatment is cleaned by ...  Read More

I went to dentist in February this year and they said I have 4mm pocket on one tooth in right side. So they told me to do deep cleaning. They did right side only that day. The hygienist said other teeth had normal pockets and only one tooth was little high. She cleaned all teeth though one on the right side. Asked me to come back for left side de

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That's all right to do normal scaling after 6 months from deep( subgingival) scaling.. without pocket it doesn't require subgingival scaling .. only scaling above gum line (supragingival)removes super ...  Read More

Hi all, upon looking at my Dental OPG the doctor had suggested to go with Ultrasonic deep cleaning 2 sittings. And she clearly said she won't give any anestecia for gums. Will the ultrasonic deep cleaning effective and can hurt during the process?

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Ultrasonic scaling is a regular dental procedure which should be done every 6 months by every individual. It is very essential for the overall well being of teeth, gums, periodontium and oral bones. I ...  Read More

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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Get deep cleaning done on oneside of 4 mm pocket first . If the other side is also bothering u then go for it . ...  Read More

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