FAQ

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How often should I get scaling?
Once a year is the standard, and from age 19 the National Health Insurance covers one scaling per year, so you can have it with little cost
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Doesn't scaling grind down or separate the teeth?
Scaling does not shave your teeth down or create gaps between them. It uses ultrasonic vibration to break off only the tartar attached to th
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I bleed a lot during scaling. Is that okay?
Bleeding during scaling is a natural reaction when the gums are inflamed, so there is no need to worry. Inflamed gums have dilated blood ves
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My teeth are very sensitive after scaling.
Sensitivity after scaling is temporary and usually settles within a few days to 1 or 2 weeks. Tartar that was covering the tooth roots has b
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Can children also get scaling?
Yes, children can have scaling if tartar has formed. In children, tartar tends to form in limited spots such as the inner surface of the low
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After scaling, there seem to be gaps between my teeth. Did my teeth separate?
Your teeth have not moved apart. The tartar that was filling the spaces between them has been removed, revealing the space that was already
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Is scaling very painful?
For most people scaling is not painful enough to need anesthesia. That said, it can feel sensitive or stinging if you have a lot of tartar,
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Do I really need to get scaling? Isn't brushing enough?
Yes, brushing alone is not enough and regular scaling is necessary. Plaque left after brushing combines with minerals in saliva and hardens
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Can tartar come off by itself?
Yes, a piece of tartar can break off while you are brushing or eating. That is a sign the tartar had built up thickly, though, and tartar st
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Can I eat right after scaling?
Yes, you can eat straight after scaling. Scaling only removes tartar, so there are no dietary restrictions. That said, as the root surfaces
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