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I have swelling in gums and bleeding also so doctor advised me to have cleaning of teeth is there any side effects of it?
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Scaling has got no side effects besides transient senstivity in some patients for 3-5 days maximum.
Dobt delay it
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Hi mam..
There is no side effects associated with cleaning( scaling and polishing)..
It is one of the basic procedure and it is mandatory to do cleaning(scaling and polishing) for every 6 months....
Gum bleeding and swelling is medically termed as Gingivitis..
It is due to soft and hard deposits in your teeth( plaque and calculus)..
Eventhough you brush regularly there is always some inaccessible areas that needs to be cleaned( scaling and polishing) by dentists
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kindly visit your dentists and get your teeth ceaned
Health Tips
Do brush and floss twice daily
Do gargle with mouth wash twice daily after food
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No there aren’t any side effects just inform the doctor if you have any sensitivity and any medication you are on
In fact every six months you should get a cleaning done
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If the cleaning is done in professional manner using the right equipements, there are usually no side effects other than transient sensitivity of teeth. Peizo scalers of high quality with new tips are gold standard for teeth cleaning.
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Get in touch with a reputed and experienced Dentist in your city rather than one near to your place,
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select your dentist carefully. look for testimonials and opinions of his/her past patients
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Dr. Sudhakar
Endodontist
25 yrs exp
Chennai
Hello mam, it's a basic treatment and it's mandatory to do cleaning for every 6months... There is no side effects all... If you don't do cleaning, your gum health will be spoiled.... Do cleaning and start using chlorhexidine mouthwash...
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Do warm saline gargle..
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Dr. Priya Verma
Dentist
26 yrs exp
Bangalore
Scaling and polishing ( cleaning of teeth) is advised for everyone at least once a year. Since you are already having bleeding of gums you must go for scaling. You may have a little sensitivity post treatment but that will resolve on its own
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Dr. Neha Khurana
Dentist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello there! The most common cause of swelling and bleeding of gums are deposits and stains on the tooth, so as you are yourself aware of it, professional cleaning or SCALING as we call it is required. There is no side effect of scaling as such, mild transient sensitivity might be felt for a day or two, nothing more than that. This can be prevented by using any desensitizing toothpaste.
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Visit a dentist for the required treatment.
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