Dental Clinic | Ang Mo Kio, Bedok, Jurong East, Tampines – Dental Implants & Oral Care Singapore
Side effects of deep cleaning
Scaling and root planing are referred as deep cleaning and are usually recommended to treat the early stage of gum disease or Gingivitis. Scaling involves removing plaque and tartar from below the gumline while root planing smoothes the tooth root and helps the gum reattach to the tooth. If done properly, deep cleaning is an effective way to treat gum disease. However, it is also possible for patients to experience slight discomfort after undergoing the proceduce as well as other side effects which are mentioned below.
It is expected that patients may feel tenderness in their gums after scaling and root planing. This occurrence is normal. Even bleeding gums can happen as well. This feeling will subside, and patients just have to be extra careful when brushing or flossing.
Inflammation and swelling of your gum tissues are common too, and it will only take a few days for them to return to normal again.
Gums may pull away from your teeth by one millimetre after scaling and root planing. But like swollen gums, there is nothing to worry about. With time, the gum recession will eventually heal.
Aftercare tips for deep cleaning
The side effects of deep cleaning are temporary, but some patients may choose to avoid worsening its impact, so simply follow these after care tips:
Recommendations for deep cleaning
The risk of side effects is minimal if the procedure is done the right way. The benefits still outweigh the potential risks, especially if you need deep cleaning to save your teeth from gum disease. A dentist will do a thorough examination in order to determine whether scaling is necessary.
For consultation or booking an appointment for a deep cleaning procedure, contact us at 1728 Dental via :
1728 Dental@AMK: +65 9631 1728
1728 Dental @Bedok Central: +65 8764 1728
1728 Dental@Jurong East: +65 9770 1728
1728 Dental@Tampines: +65 9725 1728
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