Brushing your teeth regularly is very essential. However, sometimes brushing alone cannot remove deep sitting food particles and plaque from your teeth and gums. This is why dentists recommend that you get your teeth thoroughly and professionally cleaned every once in a while. While not everyone may be eligible for scaling, general cleaning of teeth is absolutely necessary. Also referred to as a scale and clean treatment, this process is performed by a professional dentist.

Scaling is a routine treatment given to patients who have plaque buildup on their teeth and gums.It is, however, common among patients with gum disease. Plaque buildup can lead to gum disease, a condition thatcauses the plaque to burrow into the gums and cause irritation, inflammation and even swelling. In severe cases of gum disease, the dentist may recommend root planning for the patient. Root planning is when the dentist uses special tools to smoothen the surface or the roots of your teeth, a process that causes your gums to bond better with the adjacent teeth and prevents plaque from building up again.

During a scaling treatment, the dentist will use special tools that go below the gum line and clean out the plaque that has built up in those areas. He will also remove plaque buildup from the surface of the teeth. The special tools clean all the nooks and crannies in the gum pocket surrounding your tooth to ensure all the plaque is removed. Depending on the severity of the plaque buildup, the dentist may then go ahead and do root planning to smooth the tooth roots. Scaling can often be painful, and you may need local anaesthesia during the treatment. If you want to have a scale and clean treatment but are worried about pain, Springvale Dental Clinic has professional dentists that will ensure the process is as painless as possible.

Teeth cleaning, on the other hand, is a simple,painless process that can be done on a regular basis. During a cleaning treatment, the dentist will again use special tools to remove plaque and tartar on your teeth and around your gums. He will also remove them between your teeth.This is often followed by thorough flossing between the teeth. A special fluoride toothpaste may then be applied by a dental hygienist to clean the teeth further and give them a fluoride boost. A cleaning treatment is most of the time accompanied by polishing. Although optional, polishing can give you a brighter new smile. Polishing is done by using what is called a prophy cup. This is a small rotating rubber cup that spins on the tooth surface and, with the help of a polishing compound, smooths the tooth surface giving it a shiny and brighter appearance.

Springvale Dental clinic offers specialized scale and clean treatment at a pocket-friendly cost. If you would like to have a scale and clean treatment, make a point to visit our dentist near Mulgrave for specialized and stress-free treatment.

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