The First Step in Dental Health: Scaling

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Every morning and evening, we brush our teeth carefully and take care of them. Even if you brush thoroughly three times a day, that does not mean your oral health will be perfectly maintained.

In tiny spaces that are not visible to the eye, around the roots of the teeth, and deep inside the gums, tartar and bacterial biofilm that we cannot reach may gradually settle in.

Even if there is no pain, if your gums sometimes bleed, if you feel like the spaces between your teeth are widening, or if bad breath continues for no clear reason, it may already mean that something in your mouth is sending a signal.

Even when everything looks fine on the outside, disease may be progressing on the inside.

That is why the most important part of oral health care is regular preventive care: scaling.

What Is Scaling?

Scaling is a treatment that removes tartar and plaque that cannot be eliminated with the toothbrush or floss we use every day.

Plaque is a thin film formed when food debris and bacteria in the mouth combine, and it hardens and turns into tartar in just a day or two.

Once tartar has hardened, it can never be removed by brushing alone, so professional dental treatment is absolutely necessary. This tartar may seem like a simple foreign substance on the surface, but in fact it is a breeding ground where countless bacteria live.

If tartar remains between the teeth and gums for a long time, the tissues in that area are continuously irritated, and eventually the gums swell and bleed, potentially developing into periodontitis that gradually affects even the bone.

If periodontitis becomes severe, the alveolar bone that supports the teeth can be destroyed, which may lead to even healthy teeth becoming loose and falling out.

In this way, scaling is not simply a treatment that "cleans the surface of the teeth."

If you receive scaling regularly, you can effectively control the amount of bacteria in your mouth, reduce the risk of cavities, gum disease, and bad breath, and play a major role in maintaining a healthy oral condition.

In particular, early gum disease has almost no noticeable symptoms, so many people let their guard down because they have no pain or discomfort and miss the right time for treatment. Therefore, even if there are no special problems in the mouth, it is important to receive scaling regularly as a preventive measure.

Like a health checkup, scaling can be considered the first preventive treatment that allows you to check and manage your oral health in advance.

Scaling interval: How often should you get it?

For scaling covered by health insurance, adults aged 19 and older are recommended to receive it once a year, on a regular annual basis.

However, depending on an individual's oral condition and lifestyle habits, more frequent care may be needed in the following cases.

▪ A constitution that causes tartar to build up quickly ▪ Smoking, coffee, wine, or other habits and foods that cause staining ▪ Gums that often swell or bleed ▪ Use of prosthetics such as implants or bridges ▪ Uneven teeth that trap food easily

The longer tartar is left untreated, the harder it becomes to remove, and it can work its way into the gums and bone, so it is very important to get scaling regularly at least once every 6 months to 1 year.

▪ People who still have bad breath even after brushing ▪ People who feel like the spaces between their teeth are gradually widening ▪ People whose gums bleed often ▪ People who feel discomfort from hard foods or have sensitive teeth ▪ Users of prosthetics such as bridges, dentures, or implants ▪ People who often eat foods or drink beverages that cause staining, such as coffee or wine

Scaling is not a treatment you receive only when symptoms appear. The healthier you are, the more important regular preventive care becomes for keeping your teeth for a long time.

Advantages of Scaling at Lucid Dental Clinic

At Lucid Dental Clinic, we do not simply provide scaling.

We accurately diagnose each patient's oral condition and, when necessary, provide detailed guidance on oral care methods, brushing habits, and prosthetic maintenance methods.

In addition, to reduce discomfort during the scaling process, we use gentle and delicate scaling techniques, and we also provide customized treatment to reduce 부담 for sensitive patients.

Please be careful with meals after scaling.

After scaling, the surface of the teeth may temporarily become sensitive.

For 1 to 2 days, please avoid eating the following foods: ▪ Hot or cold foods ▪ Acidic drinks (carbonated beverages, vinegar-based foods, etc.) ▪ Hard and chewy foods ▪ Foods with strong coloring (coffee, wine, curry, etc.)

After scaling, there may be a slight amount of bleeding from the gums while brushing, but this can be a natural part of the healing process, so there is no need to worry too much.

Please brush gently with a soft toothbrush to avoid irritation.

The beginning of dental health is "regular scaling." Scaling is not simply whitening.

It is a basic treatment to prevent oral diseases that progress invisibly and to keep your teeth and gums healthy for a long time.

Lucid Dental Clinic helps you with scaling comfortably, honestly, and carefully for your healthy smile.

With the mindset of "I protect my own teeth," start healthy oral care now at Lucid Dental Clinic.