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A member asked:
Is scaling of teeth advisable or it has side effects ?
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Scaling Recommended: A thorough dental examination and expert consultation is recommended before teeth scaling. Side effects and risks associated with teeth scaling are next to none and usually not important.
Answered 9/14/2016
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Advisable: Side effects are clean, healthier teeth and gums.
Answered 5/9/2017
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Advisable: Every 6 months. The efficacy far outweighs any problems. Not removing accretions will cause damage to teeth/gums/bone.
Answered 3/12/2017
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