Dr Iqra Shaikh

Myth 1: Scaling weakens the teeth and makes them loosen!

Fact: The deposits over a period of a long time make a hard semi calcified layer between the gums and teeth. Henceforth the gums are detached and recessed from the teeth so when the calculus/tartar/deposits are removed from the gum-line it gives you the feeling of loose teeth, but that is a’ bad support’ of the teeth that is being removed.

In a few weeks, the gums get attached back to the teeth and the mouth is healthy, free of deposits, and tartar. Hence scaling of teeth just removes the’ bad support’ which ultimately would have left you with no teeth!

Myth 2: Scaling makes the teeth sensitive!

Fact: when the tartar is removed by scaling, the teeth get exposed to the oral environment and become moderately sensitive. In most cases, the sensitivity vanishes in a couple of days as and when the gums get attached to the teeth.

Myth 3: Scaling causes gaps between the teeth to increase!

Fact: when the gum disease is progressing at a moderate level, the usual gaps between the teeth get filled within and around with taratar. When tartar is removed by scaling, patient feel that the gaps between the teeth have increased. These gaps are transient and should go off as and when gums take their position in a few weeks as long as there is no pathological migration of teeth involved.

Myth 4: Scaling of teeth is a painful procedure?

Fact: contrary to a popular belief, scaling is a virtually painless procedure, with just a feeling of mild scraping and vibrating sensation on the teeth when the scaling is being done.

🦷Hence, one should get scaling/cleaning of teeth twice a year. The fact is there are no side effects of getting scaling done. A six-monthly visit to the dentist can help you have all your teeth till you live! Have a healthy smile!

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🔖When your child is teething, keeping them comfortable can be a challenge. Some suggestions include:

👉Wash your hands and gently rub your baby’s gums.
👉Give your baby a cooled (but not frozen) teething ring or dummy.
👉Gently run a cool clean facecloth or the back of a cold spoon along your child’s gums.
👉Give your baby something firm to suck on, such as a sugar-free rusk.
👉For older children, give them softer foods for a while so they don’t have to chew so much.

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🔖How will u know if ur child is teething?
🔖Even before you start to see a tooth erupt, you may notice some changes in your baby’s behaviour. Signs that your baby may be teething include:

🦷red swollen gums
🦷flushed cheeks
🦷dribbling
🦷being cranky or restless
🦷a slight fever
🦷pulling the ear on the same side as the erupting tooth
🦷sucking fingers and fists

🔖When your child is teething, keeping them comfortable can be a challenge. Some suggestions include:

👉Wash your hands and gently rub your baby’s gums.
👉Give your baby a cooled (but not frozen) teething ring or dummy.
👉Gently run a cool clean facecloth or the back of a cold spoon along your child’s gums.
👉Give your baby something firm to suck on, such as a sugar-free rusk.
👉For older children, give them softer foods for a while so they don’t have to chew so much.

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🦷A toothbrush is an oral hygiene tool used to clean the teeth, gums, and tongue.

🦷The best times of day to brush your teeth are in the morning after breakfast and in night after meals before sleeping

🦷The American Dental Association has long recommended that you brush your teeth twice a day for a full 2 minutes both times.

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Timings: 6pm to 10pm

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Timings: 6pm to 10pm

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