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Plaque and calculus
I have done my scalling 2 times before 2 years but again i am having plaque formation again
I m scared if i go for scalling again so enamel will damage slightly ?? So should i go for scalling ??
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Hi.. Scaling uses Ultrasonic vibration and has Absolutely no harm on tooth structure, enamel, dentin or cementum.. It's frequency of vibration causes dislodgement of calculus ( dirt stuck on teeth over a long period ) only!
Any dentist recommends scaling every 6 months to keep ur teeth and therefore ur gums healthy! Please go ahead and confidently get ur tooth cleaned at least once a year
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Enamel is the hardest substance in the body... even if it was ten times weaker , still scaling can do no harm to it! Cheers!
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Scaling removes tartar and saves your bone. Therefore you need to decide if you want to save microbe filled tartar or your bone/ teeth in your mouth.
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Scaling should be done biannually. It can also be diagnostic of other conditions if you have rapid build up of tartar
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Get your scaling done before inflammationstarts. Then you'll have less discomfort during the procedure.
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