Advantages and Disadvantages of Deep Cleaning Teeth

Introduction

All dentists highly recommend that you visit them on a regular basis. There are certain problems that your regular tooth brushing routine simply cannot prevent, such as the build-up of dental plaque and tartar. In order to solve those, you need a dental deep cleaning from your dentist from time to time. You might be reluctant to get one if you have not gotten one before, or maybe you had a bad experience and prefer to avoid the dentist’s office as much as possible. Still, it is important to understand the importance of deep cleaning teeth.

Periodontal scaling and root planing, more popularly known as dental deep cleaning, is simply cleaning and polishing the outermost surface of your teeth. It focuses in the removal of build-up plaque and tartar that cannot be removed by brushing or flossing, but it comes with a few risks.  We’ll go into the advantages of disadvantages of deep cleaning teeth below.

Advantages

Promotes Healthy Gums

Buildup plaque and tartar can cause gum problems and gum inflammation. Deep cleaning teeth removes plaque and tartar below the gum line, which leads to healthier gums in the long run.

Protects Roots 

Deep cleaning prevents the development of periodontal disease, which, in turn, reduces the chances of losing teeth as you age. 

Fights Bad Breath

A buildup of plaque and tartar bacteria leads to bad breath. Deep cleaning teeth will not only result in clean and polished teeth, but to fresher breath as well.

Disadvantages

Increased Tooth Sensitivity

Deep cleaning removes plaque and tartar, thereby exposing the bare enamel of the tooth. This process requires some mild to moderate scaling and planing below the gum line that may result in gum bleeding and swelling. However, those issues should go away after three to five days. Your dentist could also prescribe medication to alleviate pain if necessary. If pain and bleeding persist, you need to visit your dentist again.

Gum Recession

Bleeding gums could cause gum recession after deep cleaning. To allow the gums to heal and recover, dentists recommend to brush your teeth more gently after treatment until the gum swelling and bleeding heal.

Nerve Damage

Some people are more susceptible to nerve damage due to weakened teeth. Though this rarely happens, it is crucial to inform your dentist about any general health issues in order for him/her to be aware about complications that could arise.

When it comes to deep cleaning teeth, any dentist would recommend you to go for it regularly. Regular visits will clean your teeth and fight bad breath as well as help you look out for other possible oral problems, such as tooth alignment issues and the like. Nevertheless, be careful not to visit your dentist too often for deep cleaning. Proper oral hygiene at home is important. Experts recommend having dental deep cleaning at least twice a year. This will also help you and your dentist monitor other possible oral problems that may arise.

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