Scaling is one of our routine procedures. Our body creates tartar by sedimenting saliva and in fact, scaling is the top item on the list, in terms of treatments that require regular check ups.If you have not had scaling for a long time, then food remnants will also add up to the sedimented saliva structure, and it starts getting bigger and bigger.And if you are a smoker and consumetea and coffee, then with the spots and build-ups, the tartar will turn into big formations.

But what happens if we do not get thetartarcleaned? In the end, it is created by our body. If you think so and neglect scaling, then itmight lead togum recession and osteoporosis. Because tartar builds up and in order to make room for itself, it tends to push the gums down and settle in. As a result, we may see bone thinning and even a healthy tooth shaking and falling off. In order to avoid this outcome, you should have scalingbased on your dentist’s frequency recommendation. This frequency is usually 6-9-12 months.

Another frequently asked question is about the formation of tartar despite scaling. Scaling procedure is not meant to last forever. Just like we clean other parts of our body at certain intervals, we should also have our tartar cleaned and provide dental care for our teeth. As the saying goes, “keep your shop and your shop will keep you”.

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Dt. Dilara ELMACI