Is Scaling Good For Our Gums And Teeth?

Our oral health is very important, as it affects our ability to eat the various foods we eat. Teeth scaling is a dental procedure that takes care of your teeth. It removes bacteria, plaque and tartar from our teeth. Gum disease can be caused by bacteria in the mouth. Plaque is a sticky coating that forms on the teeth from bacteria, saliva, and food particles. This plaque forms tartar when it hardens from the deposition of Calcium & Phosphorus ions in Saliva. The only way to remove this hard layer is Teeth scaling. It can only be removed by a Dental Hygienist or Dental Surgeon. The dentist can remove tartar and calculus from the teeth surfaces by performing prophylaxis (regular dental cleaning). The root of your teeth can also be affected by severe gum disease. As the disease affects the visible portion of your teeth, it also affects the root. This is called Pyorrhoea or Periodontitis in common parlance. Sometimes tartar buildup...