Does removing tartar have any effect on teeth?

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The article was professionally consulted by Doctor Department of Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital

Regular brushing cannot remove tartar. Therefore, tartar can only be cleaned by dental treatment such as scaling and polishing with special tools.

1. What is tartar scaling?

Scaling (or tartar) is to clean the plaque and tartar on the gums that fall off by using ultrasonic vibrations from the tip of the scaler.
If you do not scrape the teeth periodically, it will cause gingivitis. This is the first stage of periodontitis, if the disease is treated in time, it will be cured. On the contrary, if gingivitis lasts for a long time, then the tissues are decomposed, causing pus, making teeth loose and leading to tooth loss.

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2. Is removing tartar painful?

For those who take tartar for the first time, they will feel toothache (no pain), however, the next time, the feeling of tooth sensitivity is gone.
In addition, when removing tartar can see bleeding, more or less bleeding depends on the status of tartar and the sensitivity of each person. After removing tartar, if you drink hot or cold water, it will make you feel sensitive. And this feeling will go away after a few days.


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3. Does shaving tartar have any effect?

When you have tartar, tartar, dentists often recommend scaling and polishing teeth about every 6 months. For patients with severe periodontal disease, it is possible to shave every 3 months, depending on the dentist's instructions. If you brush your teeth properly and regularly, at the right time, limiting the possibility of tartar formation, you can only need to scrape the tartar once a year.
So does scaling teeth have any effect? The answer is no, on the contrary, scaling teeth also helps to avoid dental diseases. Therefore, it is recommended to have regular dental check-ups and tartar scraping every 6 months to detect dental disease early and ensure oral health.

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