Scaling is the practice of removing debris, mostly plaque, from your teeth using manual or ultrasonic methods. First, the dentist will examine your mouth to discover any problematic areas. Once this is complete, the dentist will use specialized devices to remove any plaque or other build up in your mouth carefully. Many modern clinics
Such as Charisma Dental Clinic use ultrasonic scaling devices that create vibrations that remove plaque, tartar and more from tooth surfaces and below the gum line as well. Once you are done with scaling, your dentist might perform and oral irrigation to wash out all the loosened debris and to prepare your mouth for the next stage, polishing.
Once unwanted debris has been removed, the dentist will polish your teeth to bring out the natural shine and whiteness of your enamel. Sometimes, a prophylactic paste with varying levels of abrasiveness, will be used along with a prophy cup. These pastes, with their abrasive material can remove extrinsic stains formed by food and beverages such as coffee and even smoking. You can opt to have fluoride added to the paste to help re-mineralize your teeth. Your dentist may choose what methods to polish your teeth based on your oral condition. This includes sensitive teeth, teeth suffering from infections and swellings, metallic or external fillings and other factors.
