Myths Versus Facts Of Teeth Polishing/Scaling

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Myths Versus Facts Of Teeth Polishing/ Scaling
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What is Teeth Polishing or Teeth Scaling?

• Teeth scaling in simple language is known as
  teeth cleaning, is a normal dental procedure in
  which the tartar and plaque which are deposited
  on the teeth are removed using a ultrasonic
  device. Plaque is a soft yellowish film of
  decayed particles coated on teeth, whereas tartar
  is the hardened form of plaque deposits.
• The plaque and tartar deposits contain millions
  of bacterias, causing tooth and gum decay. There
  are many myths regarding teeth cleaning and
  polishing that refrains people from getting
  professional scaling done from Dentists . It's
  time to understand facts and myths to make a
  prudent decision towards oral hygiene.

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Myths and Facts
Myth 1 Scaling makes Teeth Weak And Loose
Fact Plaque and Tartar deposits give teeth a
bulky appearance and grow above the gumline and
supporting tissues. So on removal of the tartar ,
the gumline seems receded and loose. Tartar
support is bad support of teeth that is scraped
off. In a few weeks, the gums rejuvenate, and
clenches to the teeth tightly, making them free
from plaque which is home of millions of
bacterias, thus making gums healthier.
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Myth 2 Teeth becomes fragile and sensitive /
Cleaning Teeth Involves removal of enamel( the
outer layer of teeth)-
Fact It is a myth that the enamel layer is worn
out during scaling, making the inner layers of
teeth exposed, which is very sensitive. Cleaning
of teeth is done with ultrasonic scaler device,
using mechanical vibrations of the blunt tip with
continuous water irrigation. The hard tartar is
removed, which is often misconstrued for enamel,
but enamel or gum tissues remain unaffected. When
the tartar is removed there will be minute gap
between the gums and teeth. So the inner portion
of the gums are little exposed to the environment
which causes the sensitivity. This sensitivity
will probably vanish in a couple of days.
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Myth 3 Scaling increases the gaps between the
teeth
Fact When the scaling is done, the film
deposited is scored or scrapped off. Of course,
the teeth seem thin and gum lines receded. These
gaps are transient and vanish soon after the
teeth settle back in the position as
pathologically there is no teeth shift and no
change in the orientation of teeth.
Myth 4 Scaling is painful
Fact On contrary , scaling is not that painful.
During the procedure there will be mild
vibrations felt because of the ultrasonic device
which may cause a minor discomfort.
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Teeth scaling is safe, in fact, a good step
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