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Ultrasonic Scaling

It is a method used to remove calculus rapidly from the tooth surfaces. It is done by using ultrasonic scalers. These scalers work even in the sub-gingival areas and periodontal pockets.

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My dental crown got displaced after scaling. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, Last month, I had a crown placed on my upper right canine in another country following the RCT treatment. I am currently in my native country. However, two days ago, I had my teeth cleaned using an ultrasonic scaler in a clinic. Following that, I experienced some discomfort and mild pa...  Read Full »


Dr. Naveen Thomas

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The use of an ultrasonic scaler may have caused cement material to be dislodged from the margins, or maybe calculus deposits were removed around the crown. There is no need to be concerned because the gums will grow around it if the gap is mi...  Read Full »

How long can I wait to visit a dentist for my bleeding gums?

Query: Hello doctor, I started to have a gum problem around one of my wisdom teeth three months back. When I consulted a dentist, he said that my gums have receeded by 6 mm. Since then, I have been very careful while brushing and have also been using a mouthwash. However, my gums are still bleeding. How l...  Read Full »


Dr. Gaurav Kumar Pandey

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest you follow the below oral hygiene instructions: Brush twice a day with a soft brush using a proper technique. Use gum paint to massage your gums after night brushing. Use mouthwash that contains Chlorhexidine to avoid pla...  Read Full »

Why do I have bad breath despite using mouthwash?

Query: Hi doctor, I have been facing bad breath and mouth odor issues for many years. However, my oral hygiene is good, and I am using mouthwash, but the effect of mouthwash does not last even for an hour. Kindly tell me the exact treatment to get rid of bad breath.  Read Full »


Dr. Alfiya K Jamal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Bad mouth odor (halitosis) is caused by food deposits, plaque, tartar (calculus), etc. The food deposit forms a thin film that is easily removable, but when it is calcified, it is very difficult to remove by simple brushing. Therefore, I suggest you do ultrasonic sca...  Read Full »

I am ashamed of the tartar on my lower teeth. How do I remove it?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 18 years old and have tartar build-up on my lower two incisors. I feel ashamed that my dental hygiene was poor till 12 years of age. I want to remove tartar, and also I want to know if the gaps will cause any problems. What should I do? Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Alfiya K Jamal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The deposits around the tooth are calcified and form calculus which cannot be removed by brushing alone. I suggest you do scaling (ultrasonic cleaning) and root planing, and once it is done, we can prevent the further formation of tartar (calculus). I saw the picture...  Read Full »

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