What is scaling and how to do?

Scaling is the only way to get rid of tartar allowed. It just makes your dentist and only 2 times a year. It does not affect in any way the teeth (if done correctly and on time), but only removes plaque.

Ultrasonic Scaling removes the manual and supra-gingival plaque, while the sub-gingival scaling is removed with special tools and only in part with ultrasound.

In practice dental offices are scaling ultrasonic, ultrasonic or manual. The most common method of ultrasonic scalar is not injure teeth and gums nor is bearable and painless.

Scaling Sonic resembles the ultrasound, but has a lower efficiency. Ultrasonic scaling is not recommended for people suffering from respiratory diseases (asthma, emphysema, cystic fibrosis) or children.

It is recommended that a scaling to make every 6 months for patients with implants fixed and works every four months, and smokers have to do this once every 3 months. After scaling is likely to remain small deposits of tartar which can be removed by a professional cleaning.

Do not forget! Calculus helps cavities and gingivitis. Therefore, follow the rules of oral hygiene, remove tartar dentist’s office and you will avoid many problems.