SCALING
SCALING AND POLISHING ARE PAINLESS NON SURGICAL TREATMENT FOR IMPROVING YOUR ORAL HEALTH.
Scaling and polishing are non-surgical process ,involving deep cleaning (procedure of removing tartar or plaque or calculus between and from the teeth) and removing the stains ( polishing ) from the tooth surface.
SIGNS:
IN CASE OF BLEEDING GUMS : The earliest sign of plaque beneath the gum line is bleeding of gums while brushing. Drop pf blood while brushing , is a sign of bacteria present below the gums causing bleeding of gums.
DEEP POCKETS : During you regular dental visits ,your dentist uses a small probe to check the depth of gum around the teeth. The pocket ahould be tight or firm around the teeth.
BONE LOSS : M ost adults needs atleast one x ray per year to chech the hidden bone loss with age causing detachment of roots to the bone causing loosening of gums , inflammation and bacterial involvement.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS : Medical conditions like diabetes have higher risk of developing bacterail infection thus needs scaling every year.
VISIBLE GUM RECESSION : Patient with Gum recession should always visit to the dentist since it's cause by many serioous oral health concerns.