12/10/2023
Did you know that dental cleaning comprises of a scale and polish which work together to improve your overall oral health?
Scaling is a process that involves scraping away local irritational factors like sticky film of bacteria (plaque) , hard deposits found along the gumline of teeth (calculus debris) and staining.
Polishing involves cleaning by gently buffing the teeth leaving teeth surfaces nice and smooth.
Benefits of scale and polish:
🦷The bacteria in plaque produce acids that create a low pH that can wear away tooth enamel and cause decay. By removing plaque and calculus, this helps prevents cavities and keeps teeth healthy.
🦷Once plaque bacteria accumulates and calculus forms, it can cause inflammation of the gums, which leads to gingivitis(gum disease). Removing plaque and calculus will prevent gingivitis and keep gums healthy.
🦷Accumulation of plaque bacteria may promote the bad bacteria numbers to rise and this in turn can lead to halitosis(bad breath).
🦷Numerous studies have shown that people with gum disease are more likely to develop heart diseases, stroke, diabetes, and other life-threatening diseases. Hence maintaining the health of your mouth keeps your entire body healthier by greatly reducing your risk of these diseases.
🦷Removing plaque and calculus prevents the development of further dental complications which in turn reduces future dental costs.
Plaque and calculus build-up is an inevitable part of life, no matter how well or how often you clean your teeth. Even though brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing is encouraged, there are areas that the bristles of a brush and floss cannot reach.
Set up your next appointment for a comprehensive oral exam as well as a scale and polish to keep your teeth and gums healthy and your smile looking good!