To maintain healthy teeth and gums, we recommend that you visit your dentist for Scaling twice a year. This will help diagnose and prevent future problems, including gum disease.

Poor oral hygiene can lead to a number of health concerns, some of them extremely serious if left untreated. Some of the common signs of poor oral health are bleeding gums, swollen or inflamed gums, loose teeth and bad breath. Research also shows a clear link between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease, including increased risk of stroke and heart attack, premature birth and an increased risk of pneumonia, particularly in elderly patients.

Periodontal (or gum) disease is a process that starts with a biofilm that adheres to the surface of your teeth. Gums first become red, inflamed and swollen. Later, the bone that supports the teeth is eaten away. In the final stages, this leads to tooth loss.

We all have bacteria in our mouth, even if we have great oral hygiene at home. Plaque is formed when this bacteria mixes with food and proteins in your mouth. It’s the sticky, pale yellow film that coats your teeth and gets under your gum line. If plaque stays on your teeth it can harden into tartar and give you even bigger problems. Tartar build-up can’t be removed at home. It needs to be carefully scraped off by a special scaler tool in a dental clinic. The bacteria in plaque and tartar damages the enamel, or outer layer of your teeth. But if you remove it regularly, you can help prevent tooth decay, receding gums and gum disease.

Yes, scaling is very good for teeth! It helps prevent and treat gum disease and reduces plaque and tartar build-up on their teeth.