By Dr. Supriya Bhatia
* Should professional cleaning/scaling of teeth be done?
- Yes! it is important to get professional cleaning of teeth and gums done, so that they remain healthy and have a long life.
* What is the advantage of scaling and how frequently should it be done?
- Six monthly scaling and polishing of teeth is mandatory as…
(A) It removes the hardened deposits; tartar and stains from teeth which do not go with brushing at home- If tartar is not removed it damages the foundation structure of the teeth; first the gums and then the underlying bone, this leads to the gum disease called Pyorrhoea which leads to mobility of teeth.
(B) Any incipient dental problem whether it involves teeth (cavity) or gums (pyorrhea) can be diagnosed by the dentist at the time of cleaning and treated before it advances. This has great significance as dental problems remain silent for a very long time,(the damage happens first and the symptoms appear much later)
* Does professional cleaning/scaling of teeth cause any damage to the enamel or weaken teeth?
- With the modern sophisticated equipment for scaling and regulated pressure; there is absolutely no damage to teeth.
* Why do some patients get hot/cold sensation in their teeth after cleaning?
- Tartar gets deposited between the teeth and gums and pushes the gums away from the roots of the teeth. Once these tartar deposits are removed, the gums, which were pushed away, take some time (2 or maximum 3 weeks) to come back firmly and snugly around the roots of the teeth. During this interim period of 2/3 weeks the individual’s teeth may get hot /cold sensation. However this is short termed and can be taken care of by using a medicated toothpaste.
(Author is the Dentist on panel for the Times Group)
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