Routine and regular dental care plays a crucial role in maintaining oral health and preventing various dental and gum problems, especially periodontal disease. This condition is an infection of the supporting tissues of the teeth caused by bacterial plaque buildup that is not effectively removed. One key step in preventing and managing periodontal disease is regular dental scaling.
Dental Scaling and Its Role
Dental scaling is a procedure to clean tartar and plaque from the tooth surface and below the gum line. Its purpose is to remove accumulated plaque that causes infection and inflammation in periodontal tissues. According to a study by UGM Faculty of Dentistry student Annisa K, supervised by Prof. drg. Suryono, SH., MM., Ph.D. and drg. Nur Rahman Ahmad Seno Aji, MDSc., Sp.Perio(K), titled “Effectiveness of Using Periodontal Dressing After Scaling Root Planing”, appropriate post-scaling care significantly helps accelerate healing and maintain healthy gum conditions.
The Importance of Regular Scaling
Routine dental scaling helps prevent plaque buildup that may otherwise lead to tooth decay and chronic inflammation. Regular scaling also prevents the development of more serious periodontal diseases, such as periodontitis, which can damage the supporting tissues of the teeth and even cause tooth loss.
The study also showed that proper post-scaling treatment can enhance the effectiveness of the procedure and improve long-term outcomes. Thus, regular scaling combined with proper post-scaling care is essential to maintaining oral health.
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In summary, routine dental scaling is a vital step in preventing periodontal disease. It not only removes plaque buildup but also prevents more serious complications. Through the combination of regular scaling and proper post-scaling care, oral health can be maintained, and the risk of periodontal disease minimized. Therefore, it is important to undergo regular dental check-ups and follow the dentist’s recommendations to ensure optimal dental and gum health.
References
Annisa K, Prof. drg. Suryono, SH., MM., Ph.D., drg. Nur Rahman Ahmad Seno Aji, MDSc., Sp.Perio(K), Effectiveness of Using Periodontal Dressing After Scaling Root Planing, https://etd.repository.ugm.ac.id/penelitian/detail/194845
Author: Rizky B.Hendrawan | Photo: Freepik
