Oral Prophylaxis and Scaling in Panchsheel Park

What are Oral prophylaxis and Scaling?

Scaling and root planing is the process of removing or eliminating agents such as dental plaque, its products and tartar – which cause periodontal disease. Prophylaxis is basically a dental term for regular teeth cleaning. Healthy teeth are maintained with two basic factors which are oral hygiene and brushing.

At the interval of 6 months, one appointment with the dentist should be done provided the severity of the condition of the teeth. Dentists then make sure to remove the plaque and calculus from the oral cavity, through scaling and cleaning, which if not removed may cause damage and infection in the mouth in future. If plaque is left untreated then it could turn into a more complex form which is tartar. 

Tartar is hard, and rough and attracts even more plaque to its surface, causing further damage. Your dentist then uses an advanced technique to remove the plaque from the periodontal pocket, that procedure is termed curettage. 

Once this whole procedure of scaling is done the dentist uses paste to properly clean up the superficial surface of teeth and to remove the leftover plaque on the tooth surface this process is called oral prophylaxis. 

Difference between oral prophylaxis and scaling.

Root scaling refers to the removal of calculus or plaque from the periodontal areas of the teeth to either resolve the bacterial infection or prevent it from occurring. It is the deep cleaning of roots with the help of advanced equipment to prevent teeth from further decay.

Oral prophylaxis is a very effective way to decrease the risk of tooth decay and remove plaque from the teeth. It doesn’t involve advanced equipment for plaque removal. Oral prophylaxis is done after the root scaling is performed on the teeth. 

When are oral prophylaxis and scaling treatment Necessary?

People who have dental caries, more susceptible to tooth decay or any other gum diseases are more prone to scaling. Scaling when done before any dental procedures are referred to as prophylaxis. These scaling or oral prophylaxis can be done-

  • To protect your gums from inflammation and infection.
  • To prevent the bad odour of the mouth as deposition in the mouth may develop due to bacterial infection.
  • To promote good health of teeth.
  • To preserve the bone density of teeth.
  • To prevent discolouration of the teeth.

Prophylaxis treatment for kids

Children has special needs when it comes to visiting the dentist. They are very prone to tooth decay and other gum problems. American Academy of Paediatrics review states, “Poor oral health is one of the most common childhood health conditions in the United States.”

The American Academy of Paediatric Dentistry recommends that children have their first dental exam and preventive treatment at 12 months of age.

Paediatric dentists specialise in helping children who are afraid of dental visits. The primary goal of early prophylaxis in young children is to get them used to visit the dentist on time.

Benefits of oral prophylaxis and scaling treatment

  • Most dental conditions arise due to unhygienic conditions of teeth which ultimately requires dental prophylaxis. Most of these problems are prevented through scaling. 
  • Flossing of teeth may to some extent prevent tooth decay but not completely assure prevention of tooth damage so oral prophylaxis and scaling should be part of the oral regime.
  • Oral prophylaxis dentists in Delhi assure to reduce the risk of developing caries which could be due to periodontitis or any other gum problems.
  • Mouth cancer damages the oral cavity to a greater extent so it can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.
  • Plaque in the teeth affects the gum line and tooth shape which further results in tooth loss. Oral hygiene maintenance and scaling could be helpful.

Dental Advice

Keep brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day to preserve enamel and prevent tooth decay.

  • Use proper mouthwash for good odour and to prevent bacterial growth.
  • Don’t eat or drink too hot or too cold food items.
  • Use proper toothpaste for cleaning teeth and to reduce the sensitivity of the teeth.
  •  After the procedure visits to a scaling dentist in Delhi are recommended.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Scaling and root planning both treatments are to promote good dental health. Slight discomfort can be felt by the patients within the initial days of treatment which generally subsides on its own within a couple of days.

There are a few things that patients need to keep in mind after scaling and those are

  1. Spicy and hard food items. 
  2. Food items that are acidic in nature like tomatoes, pickles etc. 
  3. Supersized food is big for your jaw and can cause pain when opening the mouth too wide. 

Depending on the severity of the od deposits on the tooth surface scaling time varies but in general at least two settings in dental clinics are required for scaling to be successful. Removal of plaque or calculus may take somewhat between 30-45 minutes.

As it should be said that you should have medical checkups every year for your overall health same goes for your dental health. Try to get an appointment with the dentist at 6 months intervals provided the condition of the teeth is not damaged to severity.

The cost of oral prophylaxis in India may vary depending on the dentist clinic a person is visiting. Oral prophylaxis and dental scaling in Delhi are charged Rs 1500 to 2000 per session. 

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