Dental scraping, along with a fluoride bath and a polishing, are the standard procedures underlying your basic dental checkup. Serving as a form of maintenance for your pearly whites, it can make a real difference to the longevity of your teeth over time.
While your gums provide a good seal against foreign entities affecting your teeth below the gumline, they don’t create a perfect seal. Over time, the amount of plaque and tartar can build up on your teeth below the gumline, breeding bacteria and potentially creating cavities.
Even if you manage not to develop any cavities down there, you could easily wind up suffering from gum disease. If your gums wind up red and puffy, or bleed easily, they could well be suffering from gingivitis or periodontitis. Both of these ailments can result in discomfort, bad breath, and unsightly gums.
A dental scraping can disrupt the growth of bacteria underneath your gums. By removing any built-up plaque and tartar below your gumline, you can greatly better your odds of retaining good oral health over time. It doesn’t need to happen often, but twice annually, a dental scraping from your dentist – such as the renowned experts at No Gaps Dental – can make a big difference to your overall oral health.
So don’t skip those visits! They can be the difference between a clean bill of health, and a visit to your dental surgeon. Book today if it’s been too long.