Tooth scaling and brosage is the complete removal of plaque (a soft and sticky layer of bacteria, food and saliva) and hard mass deposits from the surface of the tooth that has spread to below the gum line. . Dental scaling allows the dentist to prevent the deterioration of the gums and at the same time maintain the health of your mouth and teeth.
In general, scaling is done for the following purposes:
- • Removing stains caused by food and drink (coffee and tea) or tobacco
- • To remove plaque to prevent gum disease
- • The possibility of screening for oral diseases such as caries and any cavities
Side effects of dental scaling
- Due to the natural sense of the teeth, after cleaning them from the masses, their sense of the surrounding environment is increased, and as a result, they may temporarily and to a small extent feel cold and heat more; In fact, this is the natural and original feeling of the teeth that is returned to them after scaling, which may take a little time to get used to, and of course, it will eventually disappear in two weeks.
- If your teeth have a lot of plaque, because of their existence, the gums are probably inflamed, and after the plaque removal, there is a possibility of bleeding in a small amount, which is normal and the body should be allowed to repair the tissue.
