Sometimes we see a lot of partners choose to clean their braces, so we can see that our tooth fans are very careful about their teeth Oh, speaking of scaling, do you know what is scaling? What should I pay attention to after scaling? Today we will talk about those things ~ What is a dental cleaning? 1, scaling, commonly known as scaling, the professional term supragingival scaling, refers to the removal of tartar, plaque and stains on the gums with a scaling instrument, and polishing the tooth surface to delay the re-deposition of plaque and tartar. Plaque and calculus are the main local irritants of periodontal disease, and scaling is the most effective way to remove supragingival plaque and tartar; 2. Plaque is the culprit of periodontal disease and will continue to re-form on the tooth surface after it is removed. If the plaque is not removed, and the mineral salts in saliva are gradually deposited, tartar will be formed over time. The presence of tartar brings plaque in close contact with the tissue surface, causing an inflammatory response in the periodontal tissue. In addition, the porous structure of tartar tends to absorb large amounts of bacterial toxins, and tartar also hinders brushing. If not removed for a long time, it may cause gingivitis, periodontitis, bleeding gums, bad breath, and eventually loose teeth and even tooth loss. Tartar cannot be removed by brushing after it has formed. According to the different parts of tartar deposition, the edge of the gums can be divided into supragingival tartar and subgingival tartar. As the name suggests, scaling is mainly responsible for removing supragingival tartar, but in practice, the shallow subgingival tartar connected with supragingival tartar in the gum sulcus should also be removed together; 3. Some pigments will also accumulate on the teeth due to the consumption of some foods and colored drinks, etc. The pigmentation is especially noticeable in people who smoke for a long time and like to drink dark beverages, which has a great adverse effect on the appearance of the teeth. During supragingival scaling, these pigments are also removed. However, since the tooth surface is not as smooth and flat as a mirror, it is not possible to remove the pigment completely, and there will always be some pigment remaining in the recessed areas of the tooth surface. Polishing is a necessary step for scaling. After the scaling is completed, the tooth surface needs to be polished smooth with rubber cups and polishing paste so as to slow down the attachment of plaque and the formation of tartar; 4. The main purpose of scaling is to prevent and control oral diseases, not simply to look good. The inflammatory condition of gingivitis and periodontitis can be reduced by scaling, but scaling alone cannot cure periodontitis. To cure periodontal disease, further professional treatment should be carried out after scaling. Precautions after scaling 1.After scaling, please do not suck hard or lick with tongue or touch the gums with fingers to prevent the accidental appearance of blood, such as after scaling for a period of time, for some reason suddenly appear more than bleeding phenomenon, please promptly consult a doctor; 2.After scaling, within three days, please do not eat too spicy or too sour and cold food, in the week after scaling, some sensitive people may appear This is a normal individual reaction, please do not worry too much, if the symptoms continue to worsen and cannot be relieved, please follow up promptly; 3, patients with inflammation or other diseases should routinely take anti-inflammatory drugs, such as metronidazole, spiramycin, etc., before and after scaling, or control the condition with corresponding symptomatic drugs; if necessary, you should use the corresponding mouthwash to rinse the mouth to prevent 4.Patients with special constitution or allergy caused by gum or root exposure, if there are particularly obvious symptoms of abnormal sensitivity, please follow up promptly, we will make a comprehensive examination for you; 5.You should master the correct and effective brushing method, adhere to brush twice a day with warm water, each time in more than three minutes. Reduce bad habits that stimulate the oral cavity and periodontium, such as: smoking, drinking alcohol, etc.