Scaling of Teeth does what tooth brushing cannot. Scaling of Teeth is a procedure that keeps your gums healthy and firm. It is a procedure used to remove deposits like plaque, calculus and stains from the tooth surfaces. Such deposits, if not removed by Scaling, cause infection and loosening of the gums, ultimately leading to pyorrhoea and tooth loss. Scaling is a safe and routine procedure and does not damage the tooth surface in any way.
Regular tooth cleaning by the dentist is essential to remove calculus or tartar that develops over time even with meticulous brushing and flossing. Professional cleaning includes Scaling and polishing. Scaling of Teeth is a common non-surgical treatment for removal of infected deposits – tartar or calculus – from the tooth surface. These deposits if not removed lead to gum and bone diseases. In periodontal disease, the pocket between the tooth and gum begins to deepen. This provides a perfect environment for bacteria to grow. The bacteria begin to multiply rapidly and infect more of the gum and start dissolving the bone supporting the tooth. This leaves the tooth progressively loose.
Plaque formation on the teeth is a continuous process. If this is not removed by brushing it starts mineralizing into tartar within 10-14 hours. Such persons may require periodic Scaling of Teeth, every 6 months or so. The cardinal rule is to have a routine dental check up. Scaling of Teeth of teeth does not weaken them but prevents gum diseases which bring about bleeding gums and if not checked leading to more serious and extensive gum problems.
