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For scaling of our teeth, should we go to a general dentist or to a specialist? And what kind of specialists should we prefer ?
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For scaling general dentist can also do
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Hello sir...
Scaling is non surgical routine dental procedure which can be done by all general dentist...
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kindly visit dentist for further consultation
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periodontist
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Usually scaling is done by every dentist.
If your very specific about the treatment you can opt for a periodontist ( MDS in periodontology)
However scaling can be performed by every dentist.
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Dr. Siddharth Mahajan
Dentist
12 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Scaling can be performed by every dentist. But if you want a specialist to perform the procedure, then you should see a Periodontist
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Dr. Babita Sangwan
Dental Surgeon
22 yrs exp
Gurgaon
good morning sir
Scaling is a routine dentist and can be performed by any dentist and it's not surgery
any general dentist can perform by the process of dentist
You can also practo consult us for detailed
regards
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