What is Teeth Cleaning or Scaling?
Teeth cleaning or scaling is non-surgical painless treatment which involves removal of dental plaque and tartar from teeth with the intention of preventing and inhibiting future cavities, gum diseases and periodontal problems.
According to American Dental Association (ADA), teeth cleaning or scaling should be done in every 6 months, enables the dentist to examine the mouth and guides to follow proper oral health regime. Visit a dentist regularly for teeth cleaning in Ahmedabad.
Why is Teeth Cleaning required?
Oral prophylaxis plays pivotal role in one’s health and it has been recognized that oral infection may affect the course and pathogenesis of number of systemic diseases, such as: –
Diabetes: Commonly known as sugar, increase in blood sugar level causes a state of hyperglycemia reducing body’s response to infection, ultimately causing bad breath, bone loss and gum diseases like swollen and bleeding gums, along with altered taste.
Heart diseases: The bacteria in mouth may migrate to inner lining of heart valves or chamber or spread through bloodstream, clogging the arterial walls, leading to bacterial endocarditis and other cardiovascular diseases. Dental experts suggest full mouth oral prophylaxis before and after the surgery to minimize the complication due to oral health into developing systemic diseases.
Pregnancy and birth complications: Pregnancy is most beautiful phase of women’s life but it has enormous hormones fluctuation. Ignorance with the oral health may cause increase risk to tooth decay and gum problems, as periodontitis is directly linked to low birth weight child and premature birth.
HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS attacks the body defence cells, CD4 cells <200 leading multiple diseases, causing the mucosal lesions like candidiasis, oral hairy leukoplakia and periodontal lesions like necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, Kaposi sarcoma and many more. So proper oral hygiene and regular dentist visit plays a huge role to prevent such infections.
Cancer: Cancer and its treatment can weaken the immune response, causing the dry mouth, burning sensation and thereby makes oral cavity prone to many infections. So visiting dentist for oral prophylaxis before and after treatment can minimize such problems.
Advantages of teeth cleaning:
– Removal of plaque and tartar
– Elimination of bad breath
– Prevention of tooth decay and tooth loss
– Prevention of bone loss
– Radiant and bright smile
– Reduced risk of systemic diseases related to oral health
– Long life of dental implants.
Disadvantages of teeth cleaning:
No known disadvantages but a few myths of teeth cleaning.
Myths & Facts:
>>> Myth- Teeth cleaning is painful.
Fact- It is a non-surgical, non –aggressive, and non-invasive procedure. So, it’s completely painless.
>>> Myth- teeth cleaning abrades the tooth surface, weaken the tooth and loosen them.
Fact- Scaling is important for teeth; it removes tartar (yellow deposits around your teeth) and as it removes gum problems, bad breath and yellowish teeth. Along with it, it prevents loss of bone due to calculus and plaque deposits. In fact, it strengthens the teeth instead of making them weak.
What is Deep cleaning (gum surgery)?
It is also known as gum therapy, as it eliminates the bacteria, tartar and food debris in between the root and gums and refines the root surface to maintain the biological adherence of gums to the tooth and treats the gum diseases like gingivitis and periodontitis. It is performed to address:-
- Regrowth of tissue and bone
- Elimination of periodontal pockets and bacterial growth in gingival crevices
- Lessening gum gaps between teeth (black triangles)
Points to consider before choosing a dentist for Gum Surgery Procedure:
– Many clinics often claim to have ultra-modern technology, please do not rely them right away. Instead, kindly check whether the equipment they use are a world-renowned brand or substandard.
– Choose surgeon who has received specialized degree to perform gum surgeries with maximum accuracy and minimal trauma.
– Use of laser for painless surgery, bloodless surgery and fast healing.
– Use of conscious sedation to relieve anxiety.
– Painless injection system to make whole procedure painfree.
How dentist perform teeth cleaning / gum cleaning?
Teeth scaling can be performed by two methods: –
Manual: Traditional method, use of hand instruments.
Machine: Ultrasonic units (painless and non-invasive method for removal of rigid calculus and stains)
After the teeth cleaning procedure, teeth polishing is done to maintain the smooth and shiny surface of the tooth, as irregular surface prompts the staining from food and discomfort to the patient.
Why Choose Teeth Care Centre for Teeth Cleaning?
Teeth Care Centre has highly skilled and experienced dental professionals and specialized gums specialist (periodontist) to work for utmost health and desired results after oral prophylaxis procedures. TCC strictly abides the sterilization protocol, the 7 step ADA and CDC guidelines followed to prevent the contamination and maintenance of hygiene.
PIEZOELECTRIC ULTRASONIC UNIT (P5 Newtron XS LED):- TCC considers patient comfort as one of the most important attributes in dental procedure. For scaling Teeth Care Centre uses piezoelectric ultrasonic scaling unit from France, renowned for gentle yet efficient treatment delivery. Its advanced technology provides optimal frequency and perfectly controlled, linear oscillation of the tip; Automatic power regulation based on the resistance; LED light provides better visibility; High-precision application; Painless, tissue-conserving treatment with more than 70 different tips for any indication area.
DENTAL LASER (BIOLASE EPIC X):- Teeth care centre believes in rendering in advanced technology, so we use dental lasers from USA. It is high end and most effective dental lasers for non-invasive, pain-free, bloodless and suture-less gum surgery and mostly effective for patients who are anxious to undergo dental treatments through knives. Lasers altogether performs- gum de-pigmentation, gum recontouring, gingivectomy, crown lengthening, gingivoplasty, deep periodontal pocket debridement of diseased and infected tissues and laser soft –tissue curettage.
HAND INSTRUMENTS (Hu-friedy):- Teeth Care Centre uses U.S.A based hand instruments made from finest stainless steel and meticulously crafted for superior performance and well-known for its precision and working efficiency in removal of subgingival calculus where ultrasonic units are not accessible.
POLISHING UNIT (Air N Go easy):- Teeth Care centre uses Air Polisher from France which further removes stains and minor impurities giving shinier and brighter teeth. Their specific nozzles offer power and efficiency for the removal of supra and subgingival biofilm; Remove stains and bacterial plaque, even in areas that are difficult to access; Remove biofilm from titanium and ceramic implants..
How frequently should teeth cleaning / scaling be done?
It is imperative to get your teeth professionally cleaned bi-annually in order to achieve cleaner teeth and healthier gums.
Teeth cleaning scaling pricing and cost in Ahmedabad:-
TREATMENT | PRICE INR ₹ |
Tartar Removal – Full Mouth ( + / ++ / +++ ) | 2000 / 3000 / 4000 |
Stain Removal – Full Mouth | 7000 |
Deep Cleaning – Per Quadrant | 5000 |
Gum Surgery – Per Quadrant | 15000 – 20000 |
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Contact Us: Teeth Care Centre, 2nd Floor, Pushpak66, Near Someshwar Jain Temple, 132ft Ring Road, Satellite, Ahmedabad 380015, India.
Call: +917878783384
http://www.teethcarecentre.com/contact
Slot Booking Charge (INR): 2000/- *Refund in Treatment