Dental Scaling Services
If you brush your teeth at least twice daily and floss once before bed, you should have considerably good dental hygiene. However, your toothbrush and dental floss can’t remove 100% of all food particles at all times.
If you don’t go for regular cleanings (professional dental cleaning done by a dentist or a dental hygienist), you’ll get dental plaque (a sticky film that tends to form on the teeth over time). Plaque is made up of leftover food particles, saliva, and bacteria (1).
While regular brushing and flossing can control plaque formation, you need deep cleaning to prevent accumulation and hardening of plaque to tartar (calcified plaque), called calculus.
The Little Green Building offers professional teeth cleaning services in Toronto. We are a Toronto Dental Clinic near Bloor West. Call us: 416-769-8135 or email: littlegreenbuilding@gmail.com to Book a dental exam or dental scaling session.
What Is Dental Scaling?
Dental scaling is a dental cleaning procedure that uses a variety of scaling instruments to gently remove hardened accumulations on the teeth like tartar. The procedure is done by hand or using ultrasonicl scaling devices. When done properly and routinely, the procedure is effective and comfortable (2).
Book your dental scaling appointment now to control tartar buildup and enjoy other benefits such as lowering the risk of gum disease.
Teeth Scaling Vs. Cleaning
If you’re wondering how teeth scaling and dental cleaning differ, it’s worth noting that routine dental cleaning helps in the removal of plaque from the teeth’s surface, however, you need teeth scaling services to remove stubborn hard-to-reach areas i.e., in between teeth.
Dental Scaling and Root Planing
Both dental scaling and root planing are deep cleaning treatments. Let’s define root planning below so you can understand the difference.
What is Root Planing?
Root planing is a dental procedure for smoothing off subgingival root surfaces. The procedure is usually done using a curette. The objective is to remove deposits and smooth out the root surface to achieve gingival reattachment. Cementum is calcified connective tissue that covers the outer surface of the tooth root with the same structural, physical, and chemical properties as bone (3).
Why is Root Planing Done?
The procedure is common for stopping the progression of periodontal disease (gum disease). Root planning aims to smoothen the tooth root surface and remove any infected tooth structures to prevent bacteria and plaque buildup.
The procedure also helps gum tissue reattach properly to the tooth in severe gum disease cases. By smoothing out the tooth root and eliminating breeding grounds for bacteria, the gums can heal properly with a lower risk of oral infection and swelling.
If you have a healthy mouth and gums, your gum tissue fits tightly around your teeth, keeping plaque out. If you have gum disease, gum tissue will start loosening marking the formations of “pockets” that worsen the problem.
Ready to learn more about our root planing procedure in Toronto? Dr. Michael Paltsev is there to answer your questions. Fill out our online contact form now or visit us in person (Google Maps).
Our Deep Cleaning Procedure:
Dental Teeth Scaling at The Little Green Building
We offer an effective and comfortable experience to clients who seek dental scaling services. As mentioned, we use hand or ultrasonic tools to access plaque and remove it from beneath the gum line where the toothbrush can’t reach.
We have advanced equipment including ultrasonic instruments that scale our patients’ teeth comfortably by using vibration and a cool water spray. Our dental scaling services can involve local anesthesia, if required for patients with sensitive gums.
Who Should Seek Dental Scaling Services?
Everyone. If you have a strict dental care hygiene routine meaning you brush and floss regularly, you won’t build up plaque and tartar as fast. However, buildup is inevitable, which is why everyone needs dental scaling services once every six to twelve months.
It’s worth noting that persons who eat a lot of sugary foods, wear braces, smoke/use tobacco products, or have certain conditions like dry mouth (xerostomia) have a higher risk of developing plaque and tartar. As a result, such persons should seek dental scaling services more often.
Contact us to talk to Dr. Michael Paltsev and his skilled team directly to understand gum health, deep teeth cleanings, your dental scaling treatment options, and needs including the number of dental visits you require for scaling.
You’ll also understand our personalised treatment plans, the cost of dental scaling, dental insurance coverage, what to expect after treatment, recommended dental hygiene practices, common dental diseases, and more on getting and maintaining a healthy beautiful smile.
References
[1] Cleveland Clinic: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10953-plaque
[2] ScienceDirect: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/dental-scaling
[3] ScienceDirect: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/root-planing#:~:text=Root%20planing%20is%20the%20smoothing,lining%20of%20the%20periodontal%20pocket.