Scaling, known in terminology as periodontal scaling, is an effective treatment for periodontal disease and is based on the use of high frequency ultrasonic vibrations from an ultrasonic scaler to remove tartar from the tooth surface and below the gums. The picture below shows periodontal scaling. After scaling, there are the following precautions: 1. Since tartar has to be removed by mechanical action, teeth may have sensitive symptoms during scaling, and the heavier the tartar the more obvious the periodontal inflammation is, the more obvious the discomfort is. After the end of scaling, this kind of excitation discomfort disappears, generally do not need to take special treatment. Wang Peng of the Department of Oral Prophylaxis at Beijing Stomatological Hospital 2. Periodontitis can cause the resorption of the alveolar bone around the teeth when it is severe, which in turn manifests as gum recession and root exposure. After the removal of tartar, the redness and swelling of the gums will subside and the root surface covered by tartar will be exposed in the mouth. Since there is no enamel on the root surface, it cannot effectively resist external stimuli, so people with heavy periodontal inflammation may experience tooth sensitivity and soreness to hot, cold, sour and sweet stimuli after scaling. This symptom is usually temporary and will disappear in about 2-3 weeks. If the soreness is more severe, you can use commercially available anti-sensitive toothpaste to facilitate recovery. 3, scaling has no damage to teeth and periodontal tissues, but the presence of tartar causes gum redness and swelling, so there may be a small amount of gum bleeding during the scaling process to remove subgingival tartar, which usually stops bleeding quickly, and the gums can be basically restored to health after a week or so of careful brushing. 4, after scaling, we should pay attention to self oral hygiene maintenance, using the correct method of brushing teeth every morning and evening effective brushing, with the use of dental floss to maintain periodontal health. Healthy adults should have their teeth scaled regularly, one to two times a year. Before periodontal scaling: After periodontal scaling.