Professional dental cleaning is a common add-on service in dental practices, but some patients may wonder if it’s worth the extra cost. A professional teeth cleaning is a step above your usual ...

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A deep cleaning at the dentist is also called scaling and planing. This is different from the regular cleaning you get twice a year. It is a deeper cleaning that goes under your gums to prevent or ...

Regular dental cleaning and scaling damages the teeth’s enamel. A common concern that regular dental cleaning and scaling damages tooth enamel is debunked by dental surgeon Dr. Baiju Hariharan. He ...

Professional teeth cleaning is a procedure aimed at preventing tooth decay and gum disease. Dentists and dental hygienists perform professional teeth cleaning at the dentist’s office, usually ...

Teeth deep cleaning, or periodontal scaling and root planing, is a common procedure that treats gum disease by removing bacteria above and below the gumline. It may prevent future tooth loss. Share on ...