The advantages and disadvantages of scaling at age 60 outweigh them. However, ultrasonic scaling is contraindicated for people without pacemakers.
Dental cleaning for people over 60 years old is good for reducing plaque, removing calculus, improving breath, improving oral diseases, and preventing diseases such as gum recession or periodontitis. It can remove plaque and calculus that cannot be removed by normal brushing, and can prevent periodontal diseases, as well as freshen the breath. It can also prevent oral diseases, such as improving inflammation of the oral mucosa, oral fire and other conditions.
On the downside, it may lead to bleeding gums and enlarged gaps between teeth. Problems such as tooth sensitivity and soreness may also occur.
Elderly people over the age of 60 should usually have their teeth cleaned once every six months to a year. After the cleaning, you should pay attention to avoiding cold and spicy food, acidic food, and so on, and also pay attention to avoiding hard food. In daily life should also maintain oral hygiene, maintain good habits such as rinsing after meals and brushing in the morning and evening.
Whether or not you can have your teeth cleaned at the age of 60 needs to be chosen after the doctor has made a guideline based on the actual situation.