Gangnam Station Dental Clinic: Health Insurance Coverage Period and Benefits of Scaling

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Gangnam Station Dental Clinic Scaling

Coverage Period and Benefits

Summary
1. Scaling is the most basic and important preventive treatment for physically removing hardened tartar and plaque buildup from the surfaces of the teeth and between the teeth and gums.
2. If tartar that cannot be removed by brushing alone is left untreated, it can cause chronic inflammation and become a decisive cause of periodontal disease, which damages the alveolar bone.
3. Scaling reduces bad breath by removing odor-causing substances, and when performed regularly, it helps detect cavities and gum disease at an early stage and prevent them from progressing into more extensive treatment.
4. Scaling is performed precisely using an ultrasonic micro-vibration instrument without damaging the teeth, and adults aged 19 and over can receive it once a year at a reasonable cost through health insurance coverage.
5. Temporary tooth sensitivity or gum bleeding after the procedure is an entirely normal process as the inflammation subsides and the areas where tartar was removed adjust.

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Even when brushing every corner of your mouth while looking in the mirror, the bristles may not properly reach the inner surfaces of the molars, the boundary where the teeth and gums meet, or between the teeth, making it easy for tiny food particles to remain.

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When these particles combine with the countless bacteria in the mouth, they form a sticky film called plaque. Over time, the plaque combines with mineral components in saliva and hardens like stone; this is called tartar.

Because this stone-hard material cannot be removed no matter how vigorously you brush, it must be physically broken apart and removed at a dental clinic using professional equipment. This process is called scaling.

Key Reasons and Benefits of Scaling

The first benefit is fundamental prevention of periodontal disease.

Only by regularly and thoroughly removing tartar, the causative material, can the gum tissue remain firm and continue to surround the tooth roots securely rather than receding.

The second benefit is preserving natural teeth and enabling early diagnosis.

When you visit regularly every six months or once a year to have tartar removed, tiny tooth cracks that were not previously visible, early cavities, or inflammation around wisdom teeth can be detected at a very early stage.

Scaling Procedure

Step 1 is a thorough examination and detailed diagnosis of your oral condition. We carefully assess which areas of the mouth currently have concentrated tartar and plaque buildup and determine the extent of gum inflammation.

Step 2 is the main removal of tartar using an ultrasonic scaler. Scaling equipment does not shave the teeth with blades. Instead, it uses fine ultrasonic vibrations and water pressure occurring tens of thousands of times per second to break apart and dislodge tartar deposits that are firmly attached to the tooth surface like adhesive.

Temporary Symptoms and Precautions After the Procedure

After scaling, some people occasionally experience unexpected discomfort. A common example is a noticeable sharp sensitivity when drinking cold water.

This is an entirely temporary and natural phenomenon that occurs because, as the thick layer of tartar is removed, the tooth roots and nerve tissues that had been shielded by the tartar and had not been exposed to external stimuli become directly exposed to air and temperature changes.

Usually, the sensitivity disappears completely as the teeth adapt to external temperatures, within a few days at the earliest and within one to two weeks at the latest, so there is generally no need for concern.

Health Insurance Benefits and Scaling Frequency

Any adult aged 19 or older can receive scaling at a Gangnam Station dental clinic once a year between January 1 and December 31 at an affordable cost through health insurance coverage.

Receiving scaling regularly once a year in accordance with the health insurance coverage period can provide preventive benefits.

However, people who smoke frequently or whose teeth are misaligned, making it difficult for a toothbrush to reach every area, are advised to visit every three to six months after consulting with a dental professional.

Q. Can receiving dental scaling frequently weaken the teeth or make them loose?

A. The idea that frequent scaling will weaken or thin the teeth and cause them to become loose is a complete misconception.

On the contrary, teeth become weak and loose when tartar is not removed in time and is left untreated. As tartar continues to extend down along the tooth roots, it gradually erodes the supporting gum bone that should hold the teeth firmly in place.

When the bone is lost, the teeth lose the foundation that supports them and become severely loose in all directions.