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Tartar removal
Can tarter removal or cleaning of teeth cause loosening of teeth?
Is it safe to get teeth professionally cleaned?
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No, it won’t, unless your teeth are already moving or don’t have much bone to hold. Teeth scaling is a dental procedure with which plaque and tartar deposits that form on the teeth are cleaned or scraped away. It involves a thorough cleaning of the teeth down to the roots.
It's a common procedure with a lot of Benefits :
1. It removes Calculus & Stains.
2. It prevents Tooth Decay.
3. It avoids Gum Diseases.
4. It prevents Bad Breath.
5. It improves your Overall Health.
Scaling is recommended once in 6 months. Take good care of your teeth!
Next Steps
Visit a Dentist to get the Scaling & Polishing done, the dentist will do the complete oral examination and will let you know if anything else is required.
Health Tips
Get a Dental check up done every 6 months, Rinse after eating anything & start brushing twice a day.
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Tar tar removal procedure is completely safe ,it doesn’t effect ur teeth strength
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Professional cleaning or scaling is completely safe and very effective way to remove tartar.
Scaling won't cause loosening of tooth, but you may feel mild mobility of tooth after Removal of tartar sometimes, but it's normal.
If you have queries then please consult with doctor online or offline for better guidance and treatment options.
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Teeth cleaning does not damage teeth. Cleaning helps teeth stay stronger and healthy.
Teeth cleaning should be done every 6 months by every individual.
Refer my blog in the link below for details.
Next Steps
Visit dentist for clinical examination.
Health Tips
"Does Teeth Cleaning Damage Teeth?" by Dr.Rashmi Bamane - https://www.practo.com/healthfeed/does-teeth-cleaning-damage-teeth-39823/post
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