Get to Know Dental Scaling and Polishing

Formation of plaque and tartar is one of the common problems that come up in oral cavity. The plaque is the residue of food and with the activity of bacteria it creates a thin layer on the surface of the teeth.

Plaque and tartar removing involves what dental professionals call scaling.

Tartar (also known as calculus) is a form of plaque. It is the hardest form. If not cleaned up tartar grows in between the gums and teeth and on teeth. This results in slackening of teeth and their ultimate loss.

Scaling of teeth is recommended to get rid of plaque and tarter between teeth and gum and between teeth respectively. Stains that do not go by brushing can be removed by scalping.

Contrariwise, polishing is the process of making the teeth surface smooth because scaling can make it rough to feel. While polishing, the dentist may apply fluoride to protect the teeth.

After the process of scaling is compete, the dentist goes for polishing the teeth using equipment that can be operated manually. The dentist operates the equipment on the teeth smoothing the newly.

Generally it is advisable that you should brush your teeth two/three times a day. However plaque gets built continuously. The saliva that is secreted in converts starch into sugar. The bacteria in the mouth react with the sugar and create an acidic environment over time. This acidic nature is likely to harm teeth and enamel.

Who’re prescribed scaling and polishing?

No age bar

People of any age can go for scaling and polishing to ensure good oral health. This is because if you ignore it may cause further damage for which more difficult procedure is needed.

Gum disease

People who have signs of gum disease can move ahead with scaling and polishing because this process can arrest the progress of the disease or it can delay it for long. One of the main symptoms of gum disease is bleeding in gum when brushing.

Stains on teeth

Depending on the intensity of stain on the teeth it may take ranging from a few days to few weeks to get best results. It is important to note that stains may come back over time unless the individual has stopped using things that were responsible for stains such as smoking, coffee, cola, and wine and so on.

How it is done

The dentist will use an electric scalar to remove the calculus. The electric equipment contains fine tip that moves very rapidly. It also emits a fast stream of water jet, the water stream and the scalar will remove the calculus and clean it.

With a set of special tools, the dentist will be able to clean the most inner parts and around the teeth.

The next stage is polishing. The dentist will use a brush that rotates, and uses toothpaste to give the teeth a perfect whiteness.

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