Apgujeong Dental Clinic Sinseong Dental Scaling,

Scaling treatment is absolutely necessary

to maintain healthy teeth for life.

Sinseong Dental Clinic
A Sinsa Station dental clinic with 30 years of experience and trust in one location
Low-cost, fast, factory-style treatment (X) Reliable treatment and aftercare for comfortable teeth for life (O)
Clear treatment that combines the 37 years of experience of the father with the latest insights of the son, a board-certified specialist certified by the Ministry of Health and Welfare

Hello, I’m Kim Tae-yoon, head director of Apgujeong Dental Clinic Sinseong Dental.

Today, I’d like to talk about scaling, which is excellent for maintaining oral health.

Scaling is the procedure our clinic performs most often and also pays the most attention to.

Scaling has the advantage of preventing various oral diseases,

and for public health, the National Health Insurance covers it once a year with a 30% out-of-pocket cost (approximately 17,000 to 25,000 KRW at clinic level).

Please keep this in mind and protect your dental health through regular scaling treatment.

What is scaling?

Our teeth and gums accumulate plaque from food debris left after meals each day and bacteria in the mouth.

When this plaque hardens and becomes stone-like, it is called tartar.

Because it forms in places that are hard to see, between teeth, or below the gum line, regular care is necessary.

Scaling is a key procedure that helps remove this tartar and keep the gums and teeth healthy.

At Sinseong Dental, where lifelong gum health management is the main treatment guideline,

patients can safely receive everything from basic procedures such as tartar removal to advanced periodontal disease treatment.

Why is scaling necessary?

1. Prevention of periodontal disease

Tartar left around the teeth for a long time causes periodontitis or gum inflammation.

Periodontal disease not only leads to symptoms such as gum bleeding, tooth sensitivity, and bad breath,

but in severe cases it can even destroy the bone that supports the teeth.

2. Improvement of bad breath

As plaque and tartar continue to build up, bad breath develops.

Scaling can help reduce anaerobic bacteria and improve bad breath.

3. An indirect whitening effect

Pigments from coffee, tea, wine, and similar drinks adhere more easily to tartar,

and removing tartar helps prevent staining and can also remove some existing stains with the scaler.

Accordingly, while it is weaker than professional whitening treatment,

it can also make teeth appear brighter.

However, you should understand that its purpose is different from that of a specialized whitening procedure.

4. Improvement of oral hygiene habits

Scaling does not end simply with tartar removal.

Before and after the procedure, correct brushing methods, how to use floss and interdental brushes, and the proper interval for regular dental visits are also explained,

so your overall oral hygiene habits can be upgraded.

Scaling process

1. Detailed examination

First, the patient’s oral condition is carefully assessed.

The scope and difficulty of scaling are evaluated based on the depth of the periodontal pockets (the spaces between the gums and teeth) and the extent of tartar distribution.

At Apgujeong Dental Clinic Sinseong Dental, the board-certified specialist certified by the Ministry of Health and Welfare conducts careful diagnosis through extensive clinical experience.

2. Deciding whether anesthesia is needed before the procedure

If tartar has penetrated deeply below the gums or the gums are sensitive, local anesthesia may be considered.

To minimize sensitivity or pain, we discuss anesthesia in advance and decide according to the patient’s condition.

3. Use of an ultrasonic scaler and instruments The tartar is gently broken up with an ultrasonic scaler,

and then various instruments are used according to the periodontal condition to carefully remove even fine tartar.

At Sinseong Dental, even during simple scaling treatment, the director personally checks with hand instruments to make sure no plaque or tartar has been missed.

4. Post-procedure polishing After tartar removal, the tooth surface is polished smooth to help prevent re-staining or bacterial adhesion.

During the polishing process, a gentle polishing agent is used to smooth the tooth surface without irritation.

5. Aftercare guidance

Sensitivity may occur immediately after scaling, so it is best to avoid very cold foods or carbonated drinks on the day of treatment.

Depending on the severity of periodontal disease, periodic follow-up examinations are needed, which allow early treatment if a problem arises.

Precautions and care tips after scaling

1. Proper brushing habits

The key is to brush gently, sweeping between the teeth and gums.

Place the toothbrush at a 45-degree angle against the gum line, vibrate it, then repeat a sweeping up-or-down motion toward the teeth.

2. Actively use floss and interdental brushes

Food debris left between teeth is difficult to remove with brushing alone.

Using floss and interdental brushes can further improve oral hygiene.

3. Follow regular checkup intervals

Generally, scaling is recommended once every 6 months to 1 year.

However, those with periodontal disease or weak gums are advised to visit more often.

At Apgujeong Dental Clinic Sinseong Dental, we provide a customized checkup schedule based on the patient’s condition.

4. Review your eating habits as well

After scaling, reduce the intake of high-fructose liquid sweeteners and refined carbohydrate foods to minimize bacterial growth,

and make a habit of brushing soon after meals.

Acidic drinks such as lemonade or orange juice can erode the tooth surface,

so it is a good idea to rinse lightly with water or brush after consuming them.

Scaling is more than simply removing tartar and making teeth look clean,

it can be considered the starting point for thoroughly maintaining overall oral health.

Periodontal disease may not have noticeable pain in the early stages,

but if left untreated it can lead to tooth loss, so prevention in advance and regular checkups are very important.

Apgujeong Dental Clinic Sinseong Dental provides accurate diagnosis, careful treatment, and customized solutions that fit each patient’s oral condition,

based on the latest insights of a board-certified specialist certified by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the know-how of over 30 years at the same location.

Our clinic offers a wide range of consultations, from basic dental care such as scaling to orthodontics, implants, and esthetic treatment,

so please feel free to visit us anytime for comfortable lifelong dental health.

We hope you maintain bright and healthy teeth through regular scaling and care from our professional medical staff.

If you have any dental concerns, do not hesitate to contact Apgujeong Dental Clinic Sinseong Dental.

Sinseong Dental Clinic
Inquiries: 02-547-0466
[ Treatment Hours ]*Mon-Fri: 10:00 - 18:30 *Sat: 09:30 - 13:00 *Closed every Sunday

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