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Teeth Cleansing
I wanted to get my teeth cleaned, what is the required procedure and how long does it take.
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Scaling is what u required
If severe other gingival treatments may be required
It will take 20 minutes minimum depending on severity
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Hello, visit a dentist and get your scaling and polishing done every 6 months. brush twice daily (night brushing is important) follow the proper brushing technique. floss regularly, rinse after every meal.
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Sir, the process is called as scaling and it is painless, but some of your teeth can be sensitive in some areas. Time generally depends upon the amount of deposits you have if its minimal then half an hr to 1 hr if heavy deposits then it can take 2-3 sittings .
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Visit a periodontist
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Stop smoking, drinking, chewing tobacco if any of the habits you have.
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Teeth cleaning also known as scaling is a procedure which depends on your oral health, if you have heavy deposits and swollen gums it might require two sittings and if you have moderate to mild deposits it might just finish in one sitting.. then your habits also determine the duration of cleaning, if you are a pan or gutkha chewer then it might require two to three sittings..
Next Steps
Go to a good dentist.. don't use baking soda or mustard oil and salt on your teeth for cleaning
Health Tips
Visit your dentist every three months for cleaning
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Dr. Ratnika Agarwal
Dental Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Pune
Teeth Cleaning is called as Scaling and Polishing in Dental terms.It is a completely painless procedure. A little sensitivity can be expected after the procedure .Its effects last based on ur oral habits like brushing and flossing.It is advised to visit dentist for scaling after every 6 months time to keep best dental care .For any more query or treatment visit us today.Dr Ratnika Agarwal , Dental Surgeon/Owner of Smile Up Dental Care & Implant Center ,PUNE.We offer Dental and cosmetic treatments for all age group.
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Dr. Shruti Joshi
Dentist
19 yrs exp
Thane
Hi ,Teeth cleaning should be done every 6 monthly to yearly to get rid of yellow deposits on teeth called tartar.Normally if the deposits are less it gets over in one sitting but in case of grade 2 or grade 3 deposits 2 or 3 sittings may be required.
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Dr. Gul Zehra
Dental Surgeon
13 yrs exp
Delhi
Teeth cleaning or scaling is a procedure of removing dental plaque and calculus , these are harmful for your gums.scaling is performed by ultrasonic scaling device.
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proper flossing and brushing will help you maintaining healthy gums.
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Dr. Suman Makam
Dentist
23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello,
The cleaning/scaling procedure is usually a single sitting procedure and may last about 45min-1hr.It is a relatively painless procedure.
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Dr Sumanmakam
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Dr. Gopal Dete
Dentist
12 yrs exp
Pune
Teeth cleaning is a simple painless procedure but has to be done precisely without causing harm to surrounding gums.
It may take half an hour to an hour depending_on amount of deposits and stains on teeth.
Next Steps
You can visit to a specialist i.e. Periodontist for getting your teeth cleaned Properly.
Health Tips
Stop any habits if you have like smoking , using tobacco products.
Brush your teeth twice daily.
Use mouthwashes for oral rinsing daily.
Don't forget to rinse your mouth properly after having every meal or snacks.
Visit your dentist every 6 months for follow ups.
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