Cleaning of teeth- Scaling.

Should I go to dentist to get my teeth clean?

Regular food consumption causes some deposits on teeth.There are many chances that soft layer is formed on the tooth and that is called plaque.Because of few mineral content of saliva this plaque may get converted into calculus(hard yellowish layer on the teeth and on the gum line).This calculus and plaque can lead to various gum diseases.In case of milder inflammation of gums is known as gingivitis.Severe cases can lead to loosening of teeth and bleeding gums and very bad smell, feeling of stickyness in saliva.This condition is called as periodontitis.This is because of long term deposit of calculus around teeth.That is why cleaning with a specialized instruments called scaler is a must for everybody.There is a misbelief that tooth cleaning can damage the teeth or loosen the teeth.That is wrong. Regular teeth cleaning can lead to clean environment around teeth and give health to gums.

           Dr. Meet R. Ramatri.(M.D.S.)