The One Essential Thing After Scaling in Gangdong-gu: Fluoride

Hello~

I’m Lee Juri, the chief director of Seoul Vardi Dental Clinic!

Many people refuse scaling because it makes their teeth feel sensitive.

It is easy to think of scaling as a procedure that simply removes tartar, but it is the foundation of all treatment!

and

it is the first step in protecting dental health.

Today’s post is for people who are considering scaling because their teeth feel sensitive.

The one essential thing after scaling in Gangdong-gu: fluoride

Why do teeth feel sensitive after scaling?

When I see many patients, the most upsetting part is hearing things like this.

“My teeth feel sensitive. I actually became more uncomfortable after getting scaling treatment..."

There are several reasons why teeth feel sensitive.

First, it can happen because the gum bone has receded or the tooth roots have become exposed.

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When the tooth root becomes worn away, it gets closer to the dental nerve, and the structure called dentin becomes exposed.

As a result, it becomes sensitive to external stimuli such as cold water or sour foods.

Second, it is a temporary symptom as swollen gums begin to heal.

If there has been a lot of tartar on the gums or inflammation for a long time, when the tartar is removed,

teeth that were covered by tartar suddenly become exposed to the outside and feel sensitive.

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(If someone suddenly pulls away the blanket in the middle of winter, you’d feel cold, right? It’s a similar principle~)

In such cases, the symptoms usually improve naturally within 1 to 2 weeks.

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Third, stimulation of dentinal tubules

Inside the tooth, there are tiny channels called “dentinal tubules.”

Because scaling is done with ultrasonic vibrations, it can stimulate the teeth and increase sensitivity, so the feeling of sensitivity may become stronger!

Fluoride application after scaling can help prevent tooth sensitivity.

Why is fluoride needed after scaling?

First, let’s look at the effects of fluoride~!

Fluoride is an ingredient commonly found in toothpaste!

It helps prevent cavities,

and it also helps coat the teeth and harden them!

Strawberry-flavored fluoride~~

This is because fluoride has a remineralizing effect that helps restore minor damage on the tooth surface.

It coats teeth that have become sensitive after scaling, protecting them from external stimuli.

It also helps relieve sensitivity.

Especially for older adults’ teeth!

Because it coats the surface of sensitive teeth, the feeling of sensitivity is greatly reduced.

Scaling alone can treat early gum inflammation.

That is why I tell patients they should definitely get it at least once a year, but I was disappointed that many people avoid it because of sensitivity after scaling.

It’s covered by insurance and it’s such a good treatment method~

Fluoride after scaling helps relieve sensitive teeth, so after a thorough cleaning that leaves your teeth squeaky clean,

if you proceed with it, the effect is even greater!

It is applied in gel form!

It takes about 5 more minutes per person to apply,

but

it helps relieve the sensitivity from scaling and also helps prevent cavities,

so I hope you will keep that in mind.

Thank you.

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