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Toothache is not a disease, but it hurts really badly
Many people only have a toothache
Only to regret not brushing your teeth well
There is no regular cleaning or examination of teeth
But there are also doubts
Fear that scaling your teeth will make the gap between your teeth bigger
Is this really the case?
Let's talk about scaling teeth today
Why do you want to wash your teeth?
The oral cavity is related to physical health, and many oral problems are only a small problem at the beginning.
For example, it is likely to be a small dental calculus at first, but it is the culprit that causes periodontal disease, loose teeth, and loss. Daily brushing is not able to brush off the calculus, scaling can remove the calculus, smoke stains and tea spots on the teeth, prevent bleeding gums or loose teeth, help treat gingivitis, periodontitis and other oral diseases.
In addition to brushing your teeth, it is recommended to wash your teeth every six months to one year.
The myth of scaling teeth
1
Scaling your teeth can make your teeth larger and your teeth loose
Some people worry that scaling their teeth will damage them, such as making the gap between the teeth larger and the teeth loose.
In fact, there are normal interdental gaps between teeth, and as we age, gum recession and periodontitis progress, the gap between the teeth will gradually increase.
Through the removal of dental calculus and other treatments, restore the original natural state of the teeth, the gap between the teeth that was originally stuffed with calculus will be exposed, which will give people an illusion that the gap between the teeth has become larger, not caused by scaling. If you do not wash your teeth in time and protect your teeth well, the gap between your teeth will only get bigger and bigger.
2
Scaling can destroy the protective layer of the teeth
Scaling does not break your teeth. After scaling teeth, some people's teeth become sensitive, cold and hot will be sore, many people feel that this is the destruction of the protective layer of teeth, in fact, teeth cleaning is only to remove the tooth surface of the calculus and part of the pigment, will not hurt the tooth enamel. It is normal for teeth to be a little sensitive two days after scaling.
3
Scaling your teeth will turn white
First of all, it needs to be clear that the main purpose of our teeth washing is not to whiten the teeth, but to remove bacteria, calculus and so on from the tooth surface. When tartar and pigment are washed off, the teeth will look white, but the color of the teeth themselves will not change.
Benefits of scaling teeth
Prevents caries
Regular scaling of teeth can prevent the occurrence of caries. Plaque and other sediments attach to the surface of the teeth, and if you do not pay attention to the cleaning of the teeth in daily life, caries is easy to form and affect the appearance. And scaling is to clean these teeth dirt and bring health to the teeth.
Detect oral problems and prevent periodontal disease
When washing teeth, you can also comprehensively check the mouth, which is convenient for finding problems in time for treatment.
Early detection and early treatment can make the effect better and will not cause damage to the teeth. At the same time, it can also prevent and treat periodontal disease well.
Prevent bad breath
Studies have shown that about 85% of people who don't wash their teeth suffer from bad breath. Good oral hygiene is an essential first step in preventing bad breath, and scaling is the best way to eliminate bad breath due to oral hygiene.
Source: Healthy China, Master Health
Audit: Shaw Hospital Dentistry
Compiled by the comprehensive editor of Run Run Shaw Hospital
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