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Does Scaling Of Teeth Make It Brittle Or Skinner?

Im very anxious to be going to the dentist tomorrow. I have a phobia my teeth will fall out while there cleaning them.Well more a dream ive been having. So finally got the courage to go. My question is when they scale my teeth will the shape of my teeth look skinner and brittle? Im so scared!!
Tue, 1 Jul 2014
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Dentist,  's  Response
scaling teeth does not cause any damage to teeth more over it is necessary to improve oral hygiene . scaling does not alters tooth morphology ( shape) , color .
in scaling dentist removes debris , plaque and tartar on teeth. scaling is two types one is supra gingival in this teeth get clean only above the gingiva, and the second one is "sub-gingival " , in this teeth and surounding space between teeth and gums also get cleaned . i advice you to visit a dentist for scaling with no fear and return with a good smile .
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S's  Response
Thanks for your query, i have gone through your query.
The scaing of your teeth is nothing but the removal of calculus or plaque or debris over the teeth using scalers.
This procedure will not abrade or thin your teeth. You can get your teeth cleaned. Nothingto worry consult a oral phycian and get your teeth cleaned and after that maintain oral hygiene by brushing twice daily. Rinse your mouth soon after eating anything, use mouth washes. I hope my answer will help youtake care.
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Does Scaling Of Teeth Make It Brittle Or Skinner?

scaling teeth does not cause any damage to teeth more over it is necessary to improve oral hygiene . scaling does not alters tooth morphology ( shape) , color . in scaling dentist removes debris , plaque and tartar on teeth. scaling is two types one is supra gingival in this teeth get clean only above the gingiva, and the second one is sub-gingival , in this teeth and surounding space between teeth and gums also get cleaned . i advice you to visit a dentist for scaling with no fear and return with a good smile .