Scaling is an important measure to maintain healthy periodontal tissues and prevent the onset or recurrence of periodontal disease. It is simply understood as having a professional dentist use professional instruments to help you brush your teeth. Scaling can remove tooth surface staining, help restore the normal luster and color of teeth, remove plaque and calculus that cannot be removed by other home oral health care measures such as brushing, and prevent periodontal disease. However, some people find that the gap between their teeth becomes bigger and their teeth are sore after scaling, so they blame it on the scaling. In fact, it is not the fault of scaling. Will scaling destroy teeth? Regular cleaning and care of the mouth in a professional medical institution to remove tartar and tartar is an effective way to ensure healthy gums. The view that “the more you clean your teeth, the looser they become” is not justified. Many people feel that the gap between the teeth increases and the teeth become sensitive after scaling, but in reality, these are normal reactions to the thorough removal of long-term buildup on the surface of the teeth and in the space between the teeth, and are not caused by scaling treatment. Other people think that scaling will wash away the enamel on the surface of the teeth, resulting in soreness and weakness of the teeth, and that it is bad for the teeth. There is no scientific basis for this claim either, as regular scaling does not cause any damage to teeth and periodontal tissues. Dental caries, one of the three major diseases that endanger human health, is the top priority of health protection, and it is also recognized as “health moth” by WHO. To have a healthy and white teeth can lay a solid foundation for the future health of the child. The actual fact is that you can find a lot of people who are not able to get a good deal on a lot of things. It should be reminded that patients who have just had their teeth scaled are quite sensitive and should be careful to avoid using foods that are too cold, too acidic and other stimulating foods in the near future to avoid aggravating the symptoms and delaying the recovery process. Is scaling painful? In general, scaling is not painful. There will be a sour feeling during the scaling, not a painful or unbearable feeling. There is a soft and tender feeling for a week after the scaling, which can disappear quickly. Some patients also have tooth sensitivity after scaling, which is mainly because the exposed tooth roots are surrounded by tartar and isolated from hot and cold stimuli before scaling. To reduce the pain, avoid contact with too cold or too hot food for a short period of time after scaling, so that the teeth have an adaptation process and the symptoms will be relieved, and this sensitivity will disappear after a few days. How to set the number of scaling? Regular scaling is good for oral health and can remove the calculus on teeth. However, not all people are suitable for scaling. People with infectious diseases and blood disorders are not suitable for scaling. For people with periodontal health, the number of scaling should not be too many, and it is best to do regular scaling once or twice a year. Some special people such as periodontal disease patients need to have their teeth cleaned once every three months. Regular scaling is one of the effective measures to prevent periodontitis and other dental diseases. This is because scaling is not only a comprehensive cleaning of the teeth and mouth, but also allows early detection of other diseases of the teeth and facilitates early treatment. Routine scaling includes 4 steps of disinfection, scaling, sandblasting and polishing. Therefore, regular cleaning and care of the oral cavity at professional medical institutions to remove tartar and tartar is an effective way to ensure healthy gums. Can electric toothbrushes achieve the effect of scaling? From the current point of view, electric toothbrush can’t replace scaling, even the most advanced ultrasonic toothbrush is only a little bit useful for removing plaque, but can’t help in the face of tartar after all, because the ultrasonic wave from the ultrasonic toothbrush is not a level compared with the ultrasonic wave from the scaling machine in the hospital in terms of frequency and strength, so it can’t replace professional scaling. In fact, electric toothbrushes are not much different from traditional toothbrushes, except that electric toothbrushes are more efficient in cleaning and are suitable for children who need to develop brushing habits, young white-collar workers who seek convenience and speed, and people who have difficulties with hand movements or disabilities. Three main care to do after scaling: Many people are concerned about whether there will be “tooth damage”, “tooth sensitivity”, “gum bleeding” and “gum bleeding” after scaling. The problems such as “the gap between the teeth becomes bigger”. However, the care after scaling is neglected. Scaling can be a healthier teeth, but scientific care can make the effect of scaling more solid. Here, let’s see what needs to be noted after scaling: 1, after scaling temporarily less to eat too cold, too hot and dark food: some patients will also have tooth sensitivity after scaling, which is mainly in the cleaning before the exposed tooth root is surrounded by tartar, isolated from the hot and cold stimulation. To reduce the pain, avoid contact with too cold and too hot food for a short time after scaling so that the teeth have an adaptation process and the symptoms will be relieved. Since the teeth just scaled are easily colored, do not eat dark foods such as chocolate, ketchup, soy sauce, etc. and drink dark drinks such as tea, coffee and cola for 1~2 weeks after scaling, and try not to smoke. 2, soreness after scaling available desensitizing toothpaste: healthy teeth are not sore after scaling. Generally, the soreness will gradually disappear within two weeks after scaling. This soreness is called dentin sensitivity, you can use desensitizing toothpaste within two weeks after scaling. 3, don’t forget to do polishing after scaling: after cleaning, the tooth surface is not smooth, often there will be left behind pigment and the naked eye is difficult to identify the fine tartar, in the saliva under the catalyst of calcium salt composition, tartar will be deposited faster than before, you must use the polisher polish the tooth surface, so that the teeth bright, in order to achieve the purpose of delaying pigmentation. The irregular dental clinics usually just do the pre-scaling work and omit the step of polishing the tooth surface.