Tooth sensitivity after scaling / Eating? / Gangnam Leong Dental Clinic

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Christmas has passed,

and now the new year is truly just around the corner.

This also means that the once-a-year scaling insurance benefit

will disappear if you do not use it.

Since scaling insurance benefits do not carry over,

it is better to take advantage of them

and get the treatment when you can.

Do you really need scaling?

You brush your teeth carefully,

so do you still need scaling?

Something you may hear at the dentist at least once:

"Get scaling regularly."

However, if you are diligent about brushing,

you may wonder whether it is really necessary to visit the dentist

just to get scaling.

Dental scaling is a treatment that removes tartar and plaque

not only from the tooth surfaces,

but also from around the gums and between the teeth.

Food debris in the back of molars,

which toothbrushes cannot reach,

and in the blind spots between teeth

do not wash away easily,

so they can harden together with bacteria and become tartar.

If this tartar is left untreated,

it can lead to gum inflammation

and periodontal disease.

Scaling treatment benefits!

1. Prevents gum disease
2. Prevents cavities
3. Improves bad breath

Scaling process

Scaling usually takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour.

At Gangnam Leong Dental Clinic, we use a hand scaler instead of a mechanical scaler,

so we can feel the tartar deep in the gums with fingertip sensitivity

and carefully remove it without damaging the teeth.

We also provide tooth brushing and gum massage,

so that gums, which may become temporarily sensitive after tartar removal,

can recover quickly and gum tissue can be strengthened.

✋Question✋

Q. After scaling, there is bleeding, tooth sensitivity,

gums look like they have receded,

so it seems worse rather than better.

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This is a typical misconception about scaling.

Bleeding during scaling happens because tartar has accumulated for a long time,

which weakens the gums and makes them bleed easily

even with minor irritation.

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Also, tooth sensitivity is a temporary phenomenon

that occurs as tartar attached to the tooth surface is removed.

In most cases, it improves within a few days.

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The gums looking receded is not because of the scaling treatment.

It means the teeth are returning to their original appearance as the tartar disappears.

Since tartar had been stuck there like it was part of the gums,

the more tartar there was, the more it may feel like there is space after scaling.

The symptoms above are actually

part of the process of resolving existing problems.

The longer tartar is left untreated,

the harder it becomes to recover,

so regular scaling is the most appropriate choice.

Meals / precautions after scaling

After scaling, your teeth may temporarily become sensitive.

Therefore, we recommend paying attention to the following:

• Sensitivity should improve within 2 to 3 days
• Avoid cold, hot, and hard foods on the day of treatment
• Avoid spicy and irritating foods on the day of treatment
• Be careful with alcohol and smoking on the day of treatment
• Recover with soft foods on the day of treatment

Warning signs that scaling is needed

The following people are in particular need of scaling treatment.

If you have symptoms of periodontal disease

or find it difficult to manage your oral care,

it is a good idea to get diagnosed to see whether you need additional treatment along with scaling.

• Gum bleeding when brushing
• Severe bad breath
• Coffee/tea/smoking habits
• People who have postponed visiting the dentist for a long time

Scaling interval and insurance benefits

The recommended scaling interval is generally once every 6 months to 1 year.

If your gum condition is not good,

it is better to pay more frequent attention to it.

For people aged 19 and older, national health insurance applies,

so you can receive scaling once a year with insurance benefits

at a relatively low cost.

Before the end of the year, we recommend making sure to get scaling at least once.

Scaling is maintenance for prevention.

Rather than only going to the dentist when something hurts,

we hope you will receive regular scaling

through the once-a-year insurance benefit

and take care of your teeth and gum health.

Gangnam Leong Dental Clinic opened in 2001

and opened a continuous preventive care center,

and for more than 20 years, we have been taking responsibility for many people’s oral health

through a systematic preventive care system.

Unlike one-time treatment for dental disease,

we always stay with our patients

with the goal of keeping each person’s oral condition as healthy as possible

for as long as possible.

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