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A member asked:
Can dental cleaning and scaling clean off my teeth plague?
11 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
Yes: Dental cleaning and scaling cleans off plaque as well as any calculus.
Answered 2/11/2019
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Yes: If all you have is plaque, then a dental cleaning with scaling is appropriate. However, if you have a lot of calcified deposits in deeper areas and on the root surfaces, then deep scaling and root planing may be needed. However, even in this case, all of the calcified deposits may not be removed necessitating a surgical approach be a periodontist/general dentist.
Answered 5/5/2016
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Yes: Professional cleaning involves use of ultrasonic and hand scalers, and prophy paste products to remove plaque and tartar from your teeth.
Answered 2/24/2018
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Yes: A professional cleaning, scaling and evaluation are critical to dealing with plaque. Proper home care instructions and cooperation will be the next step in moving forward.
Answered 1/7/2014
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Definitely, yes: Dental cleanings involve removing plaque (soft, sticky, bacteria infested film) and tartar by definition. The dental hygienist or dentist uses specialized instruments to gently remove these deposits without harming the teeth and surrounding tissue.
Answered 9/11/2019
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