Scaling and Polishing (Cleaning)

Advantages

Tartar removal and good oral hygiene are very important in the treatment of periodontitis (infection & inflammation of the gum and surrounding tissues).

The prime reason people visit the dentist is to prevent cavities. Cavities form when plaque begins eating away at the outer layer of your teeth called the enamel.

Some daily habits such as drinking coffee, tea, and wine or using tobacco products – can cause stains on your teeth. This can be eliminated by teeth cleaning & polishing from your dentist and it is truly necessary to brighten your smile.

Prevents bad breath.

Disadvantages

During scaling, there may be mild bleeding, it is not due to any harm to your oral health but due to the infection in your gums and bones.

You may have slight sensitivity after the scaling procedure, it is because earlier you were carrying chunks of calculus over your teeth and after it is removed your teeth is exposed to the oral fluids again.

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