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Can scaling damage your teeth?
I am a 21 year old female. I want to know if scaling can damage your teeth?
10 Answers
Not usually.
Not if done by a properly trained professional.
No, not at all. It is unusual for a 21 Year old to have periodontal pockets deep enough to need scaling. If you do have periodontal pockets 5mm or more, you should definitely get the scaling and follow up with regular cleanings every 3 months.
No
Not if performed at appropriate intervals by a properly trained hygienist.
Robert M. Hersh, DMD
No.
Scaling is one such procedure that keeps your gums healthy and firm. Such deposits, if not removed by scaling, cause infection and loosening of the gums, ultimately leading to pyorrhoea and tooth loss. Scaling is a safe and routine procedure and does not damage the tooth surface in any way
No, if the teeth are healthy.
Hello,
This is a great question to ask. Although it is possible for scaling to damage teeth during a scaling it is highly unlikely. Scaling is done to remove hardened plaque (calculus) and diseased tooth structure from the teeth. While doing this it is possible that a tiny chip of the enamel or root structure can come off especially if it was compromised to begin with. However, if it is not compromised beforehand, then in order to cause damage during a scaling, you almost have to be trying to damage the teeth.
Hope this helps.
My best to you!
William F. Scott IV, DMD
Nope