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Tooth whitening vs tooth cleaning which ond is the better option...? whats the difference between two do cleaning show similar results as whitening..?
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Tooth cleaning, which is called Scaling,is a necessary treatment for proper oral hygiene maintenance. While tooth whitening is normally a cosmetic treatment. It is better to have scaling in every 6 months. Scaling removes stain and calculus. The natural colour of teeth will not be changed by scaling.
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Teeth whitening involves use of chemicals so leads to sensitivity in few cases. If you want white teeth you need to do teeth whitening occasionally.
Teeth cleaning is done with simple ultrasonic scaler which works on vibrations. Does not have any disadvantages. If you want clean teeth, ultrasonic scaling is enough. It will remove all stains, plaque and calculus making teeth look clean and better. Teeth cleaning is recommended every 6 months to every individual to maintain healthy gums and teeth.
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Teeth whitening and teeth cleaning are two different procedures.
Teeth cleaning is done to remove Tartar and Stains from the surface of teeth. After the procedure, any stains from external source and deposits on the teeth will be removed.
Teeth whitening is a procedure where darker shade of teeth are made lighter using chemicals.
If aesthetics is your concern and you have a darker shade teeth without deposits and stains, then teeth whitening would be the treatment of choice. If you have just stains and deposits, then teeth cleaning is the treatment of choice. However prior to teeth whitening procedure, you would need to get a round of teeth cleaning done!!!
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Assess your treatment needs first and then visit a nearby dentist to guide you further.
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Dr. Kirti Raina
Dentist
5 yrs exp
Jammu
Teeth cleaning means clearance of food lodgement over teeth....teeth whitening is to whiten the teeth via bleaching ...both are better but it confirma after checking the status of your mouth what is needed
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