Scaling & Polishing
Scaling and polishing are two of the most common dental procedures intended for prophylaxis or prevention of periodontitis, pyorrhea or gum diseases.
Dental Advice
Everyone is advised to brush twice a day to a void damage and accumulation of debris as if it does not get removed, plaque or tartar gets accumulated or build up, this happens because mouth and teeth have bacterial film, saliva containing calcium needed by teeth to keep them strong and healthy, they all combine to make film which solidifies to make tartar.
Scaling and Polishing Process
Scaling is a process that involves removing tartar, calculus deposits o stains on teeth, can be called similar to scraping of walls. When done on roots it’s called root planning
Polishing on the other hand is process of smoothening the teeth as scaling can make teeth rough which invites bacteria again so in polished surface bacteria do not stick further providing additional protection layer to teeth, this can be enhanced by applying fluoride, A person suffering from bad breath should also get this procedure done.