What are Dental Scaling and Polishing?
Teeth Scaling (Cleaning) and Polishing is a very common dental treatment for gum disease, involves removing the plaque, calculus deposits or stains on the teeth below and above the gum line.
Polishing is the process of smoothing the surface of teeth, as scaling can make the teeth feel rough.
What is Root Planing treatment?
Root planing treatment involves cleaning the tooth root surface where bacteria accumulates. This cleaned and smooth surface assists the gums to reattach to teeth properly.
What is deep cleaning?
Scaling and root planing the teeth is often referred as a deep cleaning.
Why are Scaling and Root Planing necessary?
In simple words, it is a necessary treatment to stop gum disease from progressing further. When gum disease is allowed to progress, more severe problems are likely to develop. Your gums can fill with plaque and calculus, worsening your gums problems and causing symptoms like bleeding gums, swollen gums, and gums recession. If you are experiencing gum disease, do not wait any longer to seek dental treatment.
What are the benefits of Scaling and Root Planing treatment?
Scaling and root planing has many benefits, including:
- Stops and prevents the progress of gum disease
- Eliminate bleeding gums
- Prevents loss of tooth
- Prevents tooth decay
- Reduce sensitivity and pain
- Protects the roots of your teeth
- Eliminate swelling and discoloration of gums
- Reduce the risk of teeth loosening
- Reduce bad breath
- Eliminates bacteremia because of inflamed gum tissue
- Reduce the risk of bone loss
- Promote healthy teeth and gums
- Enhance the appearance of your smile
- Improve your overall oral hygiene
- Improve your quality of life
How the dental Scaling and Root Planing treatment procedure works?
Scaling involves the removal of plaque, stains, and calculus attached to the teeth. This treatment is most commonly performed with an ultrasonic scaler. Root planing creates a smooth and cleaned tooth surface using curettes instruments.
Do I need dental Scaling and Polishing?
People of all ages should have dental scaling and polishing treatment to achieve optimum oral health. You might get dental scaling and polishing treatment if you have:
- Plaque, calculus and stain deposits
- Gum bleeding, particularly when brushing the teeth
- Receding gums
- Swollen gums
- Bad breath or halitosis
Your dentist will assess the condition of your gums, to determine whether you are a suitable candidate for this treatment.
Is a Dental Scaling and Root Planing painful?
There may be some mild discomfort. To reduce pain and discomfort during the procedure, Dentist may use local anesthesia.
Can Dental Scaling and Root Planing treatment damage my teeth?
No, it will not damage your teeth permanently.
Are there any risks and complications with Scaling and Root Planing?
Both Scaling and Root Planing procedures are generally considered safe. However, there can be minimal side effects and risks associated, such as you could experience dental hypersensitivity, tenderness, and swollen gums. Your dentist may prescribe your medications to relieve discomfort if you experience dental hypersensitivity after scaling and root planing.
To minimize the risk of side effects, it is important to have scaling and root planing treatment performed by a professional dentist.
I need how much time for dental Scaling and Polishing?
Depending on the severity of the plaque, calculus, and gum disease, the procedure may take one or more thorough cleaning sessions before the desired results can be achieved.
What are precautions after Scaling and Root Planing?
After a Scaling and Root Planing it is better to avoid
- soft drinks for the first 30 minutes.
- avoid smoking for one to two weeks.
- eating until the numbness has completely worn off.
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