Why Should You Get Scaling Treatment at Sinchon Station Dental Clinic?

“My teeth felt more sensitive after scaling?”

“Can scaling even cause cracks in teeth?”

Because of misconceptions and worries like these,

I often see patients delaying treatment in the clinic.

Hello.

I am Im Jong-woo, the chief director of Gwanghwamun The Square Dental Clinic.

Today, I’d like to explain accurately about one of the most basic,

but most important dental treatments,

“scaling.”

Why do you need scaling?

Tartar is a mass of bacteria.

Scaling is the treatment that removes tartar.

The “plaque” formed by food debris and bacteria

hardens over time into stone-like “tartar.”

This tartar cannot be removed by brushing,

and can only be removed through scaling.

Tartar causes inflammation.

At first, it leads to gingivitis, where the gums swell and bleed.

If left untreated, it can develop into periodontitis, which damages even the bone.

→ In the end, it can lead to the frightening result

of teeth becoming loose and falling out.

Once tartar forms,

scaling is absolutely necessary.

The longer tartar is left alone, the harder it becomes,

and the deeper it spreads.

Does scaling damage teeth?

This is one of the misconceptions we hear often in the clinic.

“After scaling, my teeth became sensitive,

and I think there’s even a crack in my front tooth.”

But to give the conclusion first,

scaling does not crack or break teeth.

It is also impossible for scaling to wear teeth down.

The outermost layer of the tooth, the “enamel,”

is a tissue harder than bone,

and cannot be damaged by hand force or an ultrasonic device.

In fact, teeth are hard enough that they can only be ground with

high-speed equipment rotating at 200,000 to 400,000 RPM

and a diamond tip.

A scaler is simply a device that creates vibrations;

it does not have a function that grinds teeth down.

Why do teeth feel sensitive and gums look like they have receded?

• Why teeth feel sensitive

Tartar covers the tooth surface for a long time,

and when it is suddenly removed through scaling,

the clean tooth surface exposed underneath

may temporarily become more sensitive to external stimuli.

→ This is temporary, and in most cases it recovers within a few days.

• Why gums may look like they have receded

When gums have been swollen and lifted by long-term tartar,

removing the inflammation through scaling

allows the gums to return to their normal position.

→ Many people mistake this for “gum recession,”

but in fact, the gums have returned to their original state.

Do you really need it once a year?

Because national insurance covers scaling once a year,

many people think about it based on that standard.

But the important point is whether tartar has formed or not.

✔ If tartar has formed, scaling should be done regardless of timing.

✔ If there is no tartar, there is no need to get it unnecessarily.

However, the following conditions must be met.

The teeth are aligned relatively evenly,

brush properly at least twice a day,

and consistently use products that suit you.

For those who can manage their oral care this thoroughly,

it is fine to adjust the scaling interval.

A dental clinic is a place to visit before it hurts.

Scaling is not a treatment that grinds teeth down,

but basic care to protect your health.

Please do not delay because of fear or misconceptions,

and protect your oral health through regular checkups and scaling.

Regular care ultimately determines the health of your teeth decades later.

I sincerely wish for your healthy teeth today as well.

Thank you.

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Gwanghwamun The Square Dental Clinic

From Im Jong-woo, Chief Director