4 reasons not to "scaling" by yourself

4 reasons not to "scaling" by yourself

      "Dental calculus" is a common oral health issue that can be treated through professional scaling, which is a process some people dislike due to the need to visit a dentist, travel, and spend time. As a result, more people are buying tools to remove dental calculus themselves. However, it's important to know that self-scaling can have negative and dangerous consequences.

• Damage to Tooth Enamel: When attempting to remove dental calculus yourself, you might unintentionally damage the tooth enamel, potentially scraping off more than just the calculus and harming the enamel itself.
• Mouth Injuries: Self-scaling requires sharp instruments to effectively remove hardened calculus. Inexperienced attempts could lead to accidental injuries within the mouth.
• Risk of Oral Diseases: Trying to remove calculus on your own can result in injuries that lead to gum inflammation, swelling, or even the development of oral infections.
• Increased Risk of Tooth Loss: Self-scaling can increase the risk of tooth loss, such as gum inflammation that causes gum swelling and potential abscess formation, leading to tooth mobility and eventual loss.

      Professional dental scaling helps maintain oral health by preventing gum inflammation, swelling, and bad breath, as well as removing stains from teeth. However, this procedure should be performed by experienced dentists using clean and appropriate tools. Therefore, it's advisable to visit a dentist every 6 months for a dental check-up.

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