Scaling does not cause the gap to become larger, so there is no such thing as recovery time. After scaling, some people may realize that the gap between their teeth has become wider and obvious because the scaling process removes the tartar that originally accumulated between the teeth, making the gap obvious. Another reason is that the removal of tartar may cause a certain amount of loosening between the gums and the teeth, which may result in the feeling that the gap between the teeth has become wider. There is also the fact that after the accumulated tartar is removed, the pressure at the gums is lifted, which can cause the illusion of a larger gap. Scaling does not cause the gap between the teeth to become larger, it is mainly an illusion caused by the tartar being removed. After scaling, you should continue to keep your mouth clean to minimize the buildup of tartar and plaque.