Do you notice a rough feeling on the back side of your teeth, even after you brush? If you’re not the greatest at remembering to brush your teeth after every meal, you probably have some plaque building up at the gum line. It doesn’t take long for plaque to form. In fact, plaque has already formed and is back on your teeth within 12 hours after you brush. So if you don’t brush your teeth and floss at least twice a day (and preferable 3 times a day), your mouth will just become a breeding ground for plaque and tartar. As plaque hardens and turns into tartar, it becomes tougher to remove by just brushing. That’s when you need to have dental scaling in Severna Park at Dr. Barry Manson’s dental office.
Dental scaling is generally done by a trained dental hygienist. Dental scaling in Severna Park begins with an ultrasonic scaling device that basically vibrates the plaque and tarter with sonic vibrations to loosen it. Then a manual tool is used to scrape what is left over. If you have a more advanced case of tartar, the hygienist may also need to clean deeper down to the root. This procedure is called root planing and is used to smooth out the surface of the root and get rid of plaque and tartar below the surface of your gum.
Regular daily brushing and flossing are your best defense to keep plaque and tartar from forming. Rinsing with a preventative tartar rinse may also be helpful. Regular dental checkups and teeth cleaning in the Severna Park dental office of Dr. Barry Manson will make sure no other issues are developing. Give us a call at 410-987-3204 and make an appointment for a checkup, a dental cleaning and possible dental scaling in Severna Park today. We’ll make sure you walk out with a clean, bright, white, healthy smile.
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