IS TOOTH CLEANING/ SCALING HARMFUL FOR TEETH?
Tooth cleaning causes loosening of teeth? Getting scaling done will lead you to increased sensitivity ? Tooth cleaning causes gaps in the teeth? These are few things which we get to hear routinely from our friends and family. However the point to ponder upon is – Is this information correct or is it just a myth? As a dental practitioner, we have been encountering with such concerns on getting a scaling done from patients on routine basis. So before anyone avails the treatment, it is paramount for us to know the facts about tooth cleaning. What is Scaling and why is it necessary? Photo by Niles Family Dentistry Scaling or tooth cleaning is a dental procedure which is done to remove the plaque, tarter (the bacterial and food particle) coating which is attached to the tooth surface and those deposits that can't be removed by brushing at home. These deposits can further cause gum diseases and pyorrhea. Is it painful? Professional tooth cleaning is not a painful pro...