Gum Care
Teeth cleaning - Scaling of Teeth
What is scaling?
Scaling means deep cleaning of teeth and gums with the help of sophisticated ultrasonic scaler. It helps to remove plaque, calculus debris and stains from the teeth and gums.
What is plaque and calculus?
Plaque is a white sticky material on your tooth surface which has thousands of bacteria. Prolonged plaque retention leads to gum disease like pyorrhea and dental cavity.
Calculus is thick, hard calcified material which leads to loosening of tooth.
What are symptoms of gum disease?
Depending on the severity of disease, it can be mild to severe form. Any one or more symptoms can appear:
Remember, BLEEDING FROM GUMS while brushing teeth might be a sign of gum disease (gingivitis) at early stage. So it should not be ignored !!
Does teeth cleaning damage tooth or enamel surface?
No, Contrary to myth, teeth cleaning does not damage tooth surface. Rather protects your teeth against gum disease like pyorrhea, periodontitis and tooth mobility.
Our highly specialized ultra-sonic scaler is effective in cleaning teeth and protect enamel surface.
How often do I need to clean my teeth by dentist?
American Dental Association recommends cleaning teeth every six months in order to maintain proper oral hygiene.
Just like any body part requires maintenance and care for lifetime function, so does your teeth.
Regular scaling appointment every six months will help you keep your teeth remain healthy for lifetime!