Dental scaling is commonly performed to help patients with gum disease and excessive plaque buildup. While a standard cleaning will focus on the surface of the tooth, scaling goes much deeper. If your dentist suggests dental scaling and root planning for your teeth, it's helpful to know what that means so you can prepare for what lies ahead. Scaling is a common dental procedure for patients with gum disease. This is a type of brushing that reaches below the gum line to remove plaque build-up. The process of peeling and planting the roots of the teeth is often called deep cleaning. This treatment goes beyond the general cleaning you receive at your regular check-up and annual visit. Everyone experiences some form of plaque buildup. The saliva, bacteria, and proteins in your mouth form a thin layer that covers your teeth almost always. When you eat, tiny particles, acids, and sugars from food stick to this film and form a deposit known as plaque on your teeth. Bacteria that live in this plaque can cause gum disease and tooth decay. Brushing, flossing, and brushing your teeth regularly will help remove plaque and prevent more serious problems. If you have healthy gums, the tissue fits tightly to the tooth and keeps plaque out. However, if gum disease begins to form, this tissue loosens. Healthy gums are attached to the tooth only 1 to 3 millimeters below the gum line. With gum disease, you will start to develop deeper pockets. These can fill with plaque, making your problems worse and causing symptoms such as the bad breath. If you have pockets that are 4 millimeters or more, your dentist will likely recommend scaling to remove plaque below the gum line to help treat gum disease.
IF YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE CONTACT US ON 9313603596.
