Getting your teeth checked and cleaned by a dentist is an important part of your oral hygiene routine. But no matter how well you clean your teeth, it will always be hard to reach the back teeth region. In these areas, deposits (plaque) accumulate and may eventually mineralize to form a tough, crusty deposit called calculus or tartar, which is impossible to remove by brushing alone. If it is not removed, more plaque can accumulate around the tooth and potentially under the gum line, leading to the progression of gum disease, which causes bleeding gums, bad breath, mobile teeth, and tooth loss. Hence, professional teeth cleaning is required. It usually involves two procedures: scaling and polishing.
Scaling
Scaling is professional teeth cleaning that involves the use of a specialized machine called an ultrasonic scalar to loosen plaque and tartar without damaging your teeth and gums.
Polishing
It involves smoothening the rough tooth surface to protect against further plaque buildup.
After teeth scaling and polishing, we take the responsibility to educate others on the importance of oral hygiene maintenance. We demonstrate you proper brushing, flossing techniques, and other oral hygiene aids that help keep your mouth deposit-free. We also suggest water flosser machines for older patients, as they have practical difficulty following the given instructions. This can make a noticeable difference in your regular oral hygiene.
Starting at a nascent stage to today it being more than 14 years of dental experience, Dr. Arshad has already treated more than 10,000 patients so far, with specialised implants done on more than 400 patients including overseas.
