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Scaling and Polishing
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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Scaling is a very normal and routine dental procedure. If done by a qualified dentist in sterilized conditions , it has no side effects. Your dentist is the best judge of your plaque situation as they have the means to visualize it better. Use your better judgement.
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If your teeth don't have so many plaque then it is the best time to go for scaling and polishing.. it is myth that scaling can damage your gums.. if you don't go for scaling then this little plaque will increase and that plaque will damage your gums inbetween teeth, make your gums swollen and it will make a space between your teeth after a long term.. so you should go for scaling.
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ideally you should go for scaling of teeth every 6 month or 1 year depends on clinical view of plaque in your teeth
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Go ahead with scaling and polishing
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Scaling and polishing is a procedure done to keep the gums healthy and plaue free. Plaque leads to calculus development , which is the cause of gum infection in future , so scaling and polishing basically helps to prevent gum diseases . It is a very common myth among people that scaling damages tooth but instead it is the least invase procedure which works by removing the debris by ultrasonic vibrations provided by the tip of the scaler to dislodge the debris .
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To keep your teeth clean you must visit your dentist every 6 months and get scaling done .
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It’s Totally a myth
Fact :-Scaling on frequent intervals is very important for your Oral Health, otherwise you could lose your gums and teeth .It will not be cleaned by normal brushing or flossing. The dentist uses ultrasonic devices to remove these deposits. This process makes your teeth clean and prevents cavity.
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Get regular scaling and polishing done for a brighter and healthier smile.
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Hi Scaling and Polishing is a routine procedure which ideally every individual has to get done once a year.
Please visit a dentist and get an assessment to see if it's required or no.
No matter how effectively we brush some plaque accumulation is inevitable, our brushes do not reach certain regions which is when a professional cleaning plays an important role in cleaning the inaccessible areas.
Scaling can infact ward off gum disease.
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Even after getting scaling oral hygiene aids and measures need to employed to maintain good oral health.
Flossing before brushing.
Following the right brushing technique.
Using a fluoridated toothpaste.
Rinsing mouth after every meal.
Dental checkup every 6 months.
Brushing at night after last meal.
Hope this helps.
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You should get dental cleaning and polishing done once a year by a dentist..
It won’t cause any gum problem ..
Even dental cleaning once a year makes you gums healthy as very small food particles gets trap underneath the gums which cause gum bleeding and irritation to gums which can be removed by dental cleaning which only makes your gums and teeth healthier.
Dental cleaning never cause any damage to gums or teeth ..
Its the safest procedure and only promote healthier oral hygiene.
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Scailing and polishing is safe procedure.and ll never cause gum
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It's a safe procedure ,you will have no regrets.
you can get it done
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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.
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Please take an appointment with your dentist. let them judge the amount of plaque or stains present. Sometimes it's in areas that are not visible to the patient. They will best guide you further as to what is to be done.
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All you have heard is wrong information, in fact scaling and polishing will maintain healthy gums which are essential to maintain the bone.
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Your dentist is the better person to decide whether there are deposits on your teeth are not
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Brush twice a day
Visit your dentist twice a year
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Dr. Dhiraj Kumar
Dental Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Delhi
There is nothing to worry.
Scaling and polishing is normal procedure.
Normally no side effects, except occasional sensitivity in teeth(Normally it lasts in 1-2 weeks).
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Dr. Shweta Gupta Batra
Dentist
24 yrs exp
Delhi
Scaling doesn’t cause any gum problems
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Dr. Nysha Garg
Dentist
17 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hello,
You can get scaling and polishing done, it is a routine dental procedure with no harm to your gums and teeths, infact it is advised to get scaling done every 8months- 1 yr depending on individuals for good oral hygiene. You may feel you have no plaque but it is usually around your gums which is not visible.
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