Annual Scaling, Make Sure to Get It in 2026 Too!

Annual scaling, make sure to get it in 2026 too!

Have you not yet had this year’s scaling?

A dental clinic is one of the places people naturally tend to put off if they are not in pain.

However, not many people realize that tartar is not something that is okay to leave alone just because it does not cause pain.

That is because tartar can gradually weaken gum health little by little without being visible.

If plaque attached to the tooth surface is not removed in time, it hardens into tartar as time passes.

Once tartar hardens like this, it continues to irritate the gums and trigger inflammation, increasing the likelihood of developing gum diseases such as gingivitis or periodontitis.

When gum disease begins, you may notice bleeding while brushing or feel your gums swelling.

Your gums may also ache for no particular reason.

These changes may not simply be a matter of how you feel, but a signal from your gums.

If you leave this condition as it is and time passes, the jawbone supporting the gums may gradually weaken, reducing its ability to hold the teeth in place.

In severe cases, the teeth may become loose, and it can even lead to tooth extraction.

That is why it is important to remove tartar as quickly as possible once it is found.

In particular, once tartar has hardened, it is difficult to remove with brushing alone.

No matter how carefully you brush, there is a limit to how much you can remove on your own, which is why scaling treatment at a dental clinic is necessary.

However, some people hesitate to visit the dentist because of the cost.

If you are 19 years of age or older, you can receive scaling once a year at a relatively affordable cost through health insurance coverage.

Annual scaling is applied once a year based on the period from January 1 to December 31 each year.

If you do not receive it within that period, it does not carry over to the following year or accumulate, so it is best not to miss the timing.

Also, for people whose gum condition is not good, who build up tartar quickly, or who smoke a lot, annual care alone may not be enough.

In such cases, additional scaling at about six-month intervals may help provide more stable care.

Annual scaling Meanwhile, among those who hesitate about scaling, many worry, “Won’t it wear down my teeth?” or “Won’t my teeth feel more sensitive afterward?”

However, scaling is not a treatment that grinds down the teeth; it is a process that uses ultrasonic vibrations to remove only the tartar attached to the tooth surface.

As the tartar comes off, you may feel temporary sensitivity or notice slight bleeding from the gums, but in most cases this naturally subsides over time, so there is no need to worry too much.

Regular scaling is more than just a treatment to remove tartar; it is the most basic way to prevent gum disease.

If you also maintain regular checkups and proper brushing habits, you will be able to keep your teeth healthy for much longer.

If you have not yet had this year’s scaling, we recommend not putting it off any longer and getting it along with a checkup! 💕