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SCALING AND POLISHING

TOOTH SCALING

Scaling may be defined as a process to remove calculus (tartar), soft deposits (plaque) and stains from the teeth. Calculus removal is part of each specialized tooth cleaning.

TOOTH POLISHING

Tooth polishing removes plaque or stains remaining on the teeth after careful scaling. The reason of polishing tooth surfaces is to make these surfaces smooth which make it more difficult for plaque and debris to accumulate on your teeth to cause decay or gum disease. Dental polishing is only done after completing the clinical exam if there is no presence of gum disease.

Tooth polishing is not a procedure that cleans infected, diseased gum tissue and root surfaces. This is only an exterior cleaning and will not eliminate disease or get it under control. However it is a protective procedure and is a first-line defense against terrible dental problems.