What is Scaling and Teeth Whitening?

Scaling:

Scaling is a common dental procedure for patients with gum disease and excessive plaque build-up. This is a type of dental cleaning that reaches below the gum line to remove plaque build-up. The process of scaling and root planning the teeth is often referred to as deep cleaning. 

Teeth Whitening:

Tooth whitening lightens teeth and helps to remove stains and discoloration. It cannot make a complete color change, but it may lighten the existing shade.

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Dental Hygiene:

Dental hygiene is concerned with the health of your teeth, gums, mouth. Maintaining good dental hygiene is critical, as poor oral hygiene can lead to potentially serious conditions.

Poor oral hygiene can cause:

  • Bad breath (halitosis)
  • The visible build-up of plaque and tartar
  • Stained teeth
  • Bleeding gums
  • Receding Gums
  • Tooth sensitivity
  • Tooth decay
  • Loose teeth and even tooth loss
  • Dental abscesses
  • Stroke
  • Diabetes
  • Heart disease
  • Kidney problems
  • Cancer

  Good oral hygiene prevents and is vital to the treatment of many of the dental and oral disorders. Good oral hygiene results in a healthy mouth. Moreover, the mouth is the gateway to the whole body. A healthy mouth ensures a healthy body to a great extent.

  •  Everyone experiences some form of plaque build-up. The saliva, bacteria, and proteins in your mouth form a thin layer that covers your teeth at almost all times. When you eat, tiny particles, acids, and sugars from the food stick to this film, creating a build-up on the teeth known as plaque. The bacteria that live in this plaque can cause gum disease, tooth decay, and bad breath. Brushing, flossing, and regular dental cleanings will help remove the plaque and prevent more serious problems.  Ultrasonic scaling instruments are used to clean plaque from the teeth with a vibrating metal tip that chips off the tartar and a water spray to wash it away and keep the tip cool.

Teeth Whitening:

Tooth whitening lightens teeth and helps to remove stains and discoloration. It cannot make a complete color change, but it may lighten the existing shade.

The most common reasons for teeth to get yellow or stained are: 

  • Tobacco Use
  • Drinking dark-color liquids such as coffee, cola, tea, and red wine 
  • Aging
  • Medication
  • Trauma
  • Not taking good care of your teeth 
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dental scaling really necessary?

Scaling may be necessary to confirm that your gums and teeth are getting healthier.

Is scaling bad for teeth?

Such deposits, if not removed by scaling, cause infection and loosening of the gums, and leading to tooth loss. Scaling is a safe and routine procedure and does not damage the tooth surface in any way. 

How do I keep my teeth clean after cleaning?

Lightly brush your tongue to help keep your mouth clean. Clean around your teeth with dental floss. Careful flossing removes plaque and leftover food that a toothbrush can’t reach. Rinse after you floss.

How long does dental cleaning take?

Most dental cleanings last between 30 minutes to an hour on average.

What is the difference between scaling and polishing?

To remove plaque build-up, tartar deposits effectively cleaning the gums. Scaling is done with an ultrasonic cleaning device which vibrates on the surface of the teeth. Polishing is Air polishing uses a polishing powder that is used to remove surface stains, medium to heavy staining. 

How long can implants last?How will I feel after scaling?

Overall the mouth and teeth feel cleaner, fresher, brighter and healthier. However right after scaling transient sensitivity is felt, which lasts a short while. Gaps may be felt if the tongue is run on the surface of the teeth or in between the teeth. Sometimes slight mobility is also felt.

What are the causes of bad breath?

  • Morning time – Saliva movement nearly stops during sleep, reducing cleansing and renewal allowing bacteria to grow, causing bad breath.
  • Periodontal (gum) disease – Bacteria and food debris residing under inflamed and bleeding gums.
  • Poor Oral Hygiene – Food particles remaining in the mouth promote bacterial growth. Dental cavities and improperly fitted dental appliances may cause odor from bacteria residing in cavities.
  • Tobacco products – Smoking causes dry mouth leading to bad breath. Turtle Town Dental can treat patient suffering halitosis or general bad breath. 

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