Scaling Sensitivity in Teeth: Please Read This if You’re Worried!

To protect oral health,

brushing your teeth carefully every day is basic,

but brushing alone makes it difficult to

manage your teeth perfectly.

Plaque or tartar that is not removed by brushing

hardens over time,

and can eventually cause gum inflammation or

lead to periodontal disease.

To prevent these problems,

the care you need is scaling.

Scaling removes not only the surface of the teeth

but also tartar hidden beneath the gums,

making the oral environment much cleaner.

If you receive it regularly,

it can greatly help protect gum health and

help you use your teeth for a long time.

In general, regular scaling is recommended

once a year,

but because tartar forms at different rates and

oral hygiene habits differ from person to person,

the appropriate timing can vary.

For those whose gums often swell

or who have periodontal disease,

receiving it every 3 to 6 months

may be more effective for maintaining health.

Let’s look at some misconceptions about scaling together! However, some people sometimes worry after scaling that “my teeth feel more sensitive than before” or “isn’t this shaving down the teeth?” and they may also wonder whether scaling has weakened their teeth.

Scaling is absolutely not a procedure that shaves down the teeth,

and it is performed by using fine vibrations

to remove only tartar.

In addition, as tartar is removed,

the tooth surface or root area that had been hidden

can become exposed,

and it may react sensitively to external stimuli,

so temporary scaling sensitivity

can occur.

However, scaling sensitivity is

mostly a temporary phenomenon,

and it usually eases gradually after about 1 to 2 weeks,

so there is no need to worry too much.

That said, right after scaling,

the teeth are more sensitive,

so it is best to avoid foods that are

too cold or too hot if possible,

and rather than a hard-bristled toothbrush,

use a soft toothbrush

to reduce the burden on the gums.

However, if sensitivity after scaling

continues for more than 2 weeks or gradually worsens,

please visit a dental clinic and get it checked.

Scaling is more than simply a procedure

to clean the teeth;

it is an essential treatment for

preventing oral disease over the long term,

so please make sure to receive it regularly.

Along with careful brushing management,

please continue to receive dental checkups and scaling

so you can keep your teeth healthy! 💛

Seoul Obeu Dental Hospital Jamsil 4th and 5th Floors, 196 Baekjegobun-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul