Tag: root planing
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Gum Disease and Bad Breath — What’s the Connection?
Persistent bad breath is rarely about what you ate. More often, it’s a sign that something is happening beneath your gumline. Bad breath — clinically known as halitosis — is one of the most common complaints in dental practice. While most people reach for mouthwash or mints, these only mask the symptom. If your bad…
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What Is Tooth Scaling? How Dental Cleanings Protect Your Oral Health in Glen Iris
Tooth scaling is a professional dental procedure designed to remove harmful buildup from your teeth and roots. In our mouths, bacteria form a sticky film known as plaque or dental biofilm, which can be removed with brushing, flossing, and interdental cleaning tools. If left undisturbed, this soft layer hardens into calculus (tartar). Dental biofilm and calculus must be removed promptly,…
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Gum Disease: Risks, Prevention, and Treatment for Lifelong Oral Health in Glen Iris.
It’s alarming that 3 out of 4 adults will experience gum disease (periodontal disease) during their lives, and adults over age 35 lose more teeth to gum disease than to cavities. The good news is your oral health isn’t just up to chance—gum disease can be prevented and effectively treated. Prevention Is Key The best…
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What is the difference between Scaling and Root Planning in Glen Iris?
Following an examination of the gum tissues, your dentist may recommend treatment such as scaling and/or root planing depending on the condition of your gums, the amount of calculus (tartar) present, the depth of gum pockets, and the progression of gum disease. What Is Scaling? Scaling is the removal of plaque and calculus from the…