Scaling is the process of removing tartar that accumulates in the mouth due to inadequate oral hygiene.
Scaling is an important procedure to remove plaque that accumulates and hardens on the teeth. This cleaning helps prevent tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath, as well as improve the health of the teeth and gums. During a cleaning, the dentist or dental hygienist removes plaque and tartar.
Scaling is important in preventing oral health problems such as periodontal disease and improving overall oral health. Professional dental care requires regular visits to the dentist and maintaining good oral hygiene practices, which in the long run maintain and improve the health of teeth and gums.
What are the Damages of Dental Calculus?
- Tartar occurs at the junction of the tooth and gum. This causes inflammation of the gums in the area where the calculus is located.
- Causes gum disease and gum recession
- Causes bleeding in the gums in the area where they are located
- Dental calculus, if not cleaned, causes the jawbone where the teeth are located to melt over time, leading to tooth loss.
- Causes bad breath due to poor oral hygiene
- May cause tooth decay
- Since tartar forms a rough and sticky surface, it causes discoloration more easily in the area where it is located.