A Beautiful and Healthy Smile Can Be Yours for Life

• We may use an ultrasonic device that causes vibrations that will dislodge the larger pieces of plaque or tartar from your teeth.
• We will then use scalers to scrape off the stubborn bits of plaque and food debris from your teeth and other hard-to-reach places like the tiny gaps between your teeth, around and beneath your gum line, and the nooks and crannies of your dental restorations (if any).
• Next, we will use the tooth polisher to gently scrub the surface of your teeth so that it becomes smooth and shiny and prevents the bacteria from re-attaching to your teeth.
• Once you have rinsed your teeth, we will professionally floss your teeth to make sure no debris is left in your mouth.

Keep in mind that if you have sensitive gums, they may bleed a little during the flossing. However, that is not a cause for concern. Throughout the cleaning, we will also keep irrigating your mouth and sucking out the water through a suction hose.

Difference between Dental Cleaning and Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing?

Simple dental cleaning is a preventive process that ensures the continued good health of your mouth. Most people who have generally good health need to come in for their dental cleaning every six months.

On the other hand, periodontal scaling and root planing is a more intensive and invasive process than dental cleaning and is performed to fight active gum disease. The procedure, also known as periodontal maintenance, is done to stop the progression of gum disease and prevent it from re-emerging.

People who are undergoing periodontal maintenance require more frequent visits to our dental clinic in Dubai because of increased chances of bacterial re-infection.

Why are Dental Scaling and Root Planing Needed?

When plaque is allowed to proliferate, it will spread below the gum line. This causes inflammation and tenderness of the gums as well as bad breath and a foul taste in the mouth. In the early and moderate stages of gum disease, gum tissue starts to break down and your tooth roots become exposed. To prevent this, we at Dr. Paul’s Dental Clinic recommend dental scaling and root planing.

Dental Scaling and Root Planing: We will use dental scalers to remove the calcified plaque from your tooth and beneath the gum line. We will then perform root planing, which involves removing the damaged cementum and a fine layer of dentin from your tooth root. The cementum is a bone-like tissue that covers the tooth root while the dentin is the yellowish layer underneath the enamel. This will make your tooth root smooth and prevent bacteria from adhering to it again.

Once the plaque is removed, the gums are allowed to heal and you will get a healthy and bright smile once again.

People who have chronic periodontal disease need to visit Dr. Paul’s Dental Cleaning every two to four months for periodontal maintenance before the bacteria has the chance to colonize.

Benefits of Dental Cleaning

A positive commitment to the wellbeing of your teeth affects your dental health as well as your oral health. Some pros of dental cleaning are:

• It reduces the risk of cavities and gum disease.
• It stops the transmission of bacteria from your mouth to someone else’s. This can happen if you use the same utensils.
• It prevents bad breath and increases your self-confidence.
• People who have heart disease, particularly heart valve diseases, need to keep their gums free of gingivitis.
• Pregnant women with periodontal disease are at a greater danger of premature deliveries and low birth weight.