Scaling and root planing are two deep cleaning procedures that can be effective in the fight against gingivitis and other early stages of gum disease (periodontal disease). The main goal of scaling and root planing is to remove bacteria and infected gum tissue, helping to encourage the growth of healthy gum tissue and restore the health of your smile. When periodontal disease is caught in the early stages, calling gingivitis, scaling and root planing can effectively maintain and improve your oral health, preventing the condition from progressing further and avoiding additional damage to your smile.
When can scaling be done ?
Scaling is a part of oral prophylaxis which needs to be done every six months.
Is done for patients having bleeding gums, foul smell from mouth, stickness in mouth, mobility of teeth.
Myths about scaling of teeth ?
Teeth become weaker.
Gaps are increased than before.
Sensitivity appeared which was not there prior to the scaling procedure.
