Locations
Madhapur Plot No, 172, Rd Number 9, Ayyappa Society, Chanda Naik Nagar, Madhapur, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500072 Gayatri Nagar Plot no 298, beside sbi bank, Gayatri Nagar, Allapur, Borabanda, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500018 Miyapur H.no 1-258, opposite IndusInd bank, miyapur X Road, Miyapur, Hyderabad - 500049 Madhapur H.no: 2-56/23/15/5, ground floor, sainagar,madhapur, Hyderabad - 500081Dental scaling and polishing is the removal of plaque and tartar deposits developed on the teeth and the polishing of the smooth surfaces of the teeth. This procedure is conducted during routine cleaning (prophylaxis) at a visit to the dental specialist.
Why scaling and cleaning?
Plaque and tartar induce inflammation in the gums that lead to bleeding at initial stages and destruction of the tooth-supporting structures at later or severe stages. It saves our gums and teeth from developing gum disease (the initial phase of gum illness) and periodontitis (a severe form of gum disease). Besides, periodontal disease will prompt tooth mobility and tooth loss whenever left untreated. Besides, plaque and tartar collection will produce bad breath and dental cavities.
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Procedure
Our dentists will initially make sure to perform a thorough clinical and radio graphical assessment. Based on the clinical and radio graphical examinations, a treatment and care plan is devised. If you have not had a dental cleaning in a long time, your gums might be sensitive. If this is the case, a sedative gel or local anesthesia is utilized to make your procedure more comfortable.
Hand and power-driven instruments like scalers and ultrasonic can likewise be utilized to eliminate the plaque and tartar from the gums and underneath the gums too. It could require an hour or multiple visits for a dental cleaning; mostly it relies upon the amount of tartar build-up.
In some cases, local anesthesia is utilized to numb the treatment site. This is normally the case when a patient feels pain or the tartar is heave and deep into the gum pockets.
When the treatment is completed either in a single or more than one visit, it is followed by polishing. Polishing is done at the last visit.
Post-procedure, mild soreness can be detected, and it will ease after few days. Over the counter medications can be used in case of severe pain, or consult your dental specialist or dental hygienist
Benefits of Scaling and Polishing:
- Prevention of Gum Disease: Eliminating plaque and tartar helps prevent gum disease, also called as periodontal disease. Gum disease can lead to gum inflammation, bleeding, bad breath, and, in severe cases, tooth loss.
- Prevention of Cavities: By removing plaque, which contains harmful bacteria, the risk of dental cavities is minimised.
- Fresh Breath: Dental cleaning can enhance bad breath caused by the accumulation of bacteria in the mouth.
- Better Aesthetics: Polishing can eliminate surface stains, making teeth appear brighter and whiter.
- Early Detection of Dental Issues: During the scaling and polishing process, dental professionals can recognize early signs of dental problems and provide appropriate recommendations or treatments.
