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Scale and Polish

Heya
Ive just been to the Dentist for a check up, and theyve said i need a scale and polish, just wondering what it is, and if any of you guys have ever had one? :confused:

Thanks

P.S - whats done, and does it hurt?

Reply 1

xoxo_GossipGirl

Don't worry for most people it doesnt hurt, sometimes people find it a bit uncomfortable but thats only if the plaques bad, and sometimes then you'll usually be reffered to a hygienist, I work at a dentist and loads of people have it done! The scale just removes the hard plaque and the polish is just that! Most adults have it done on a regular basis when they come for checkups so don't worry. If you're still a bit worried have a word with your dentist before you sit down and they'll go through it with you

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Sorry if I rambled a bit then, i read it back and think it was a bit unclear, ive found a site with a better description though

http://www.denplan.net/askthedentist/pifcards/scaling_polishing.html

Reply 2

lesser weevil

it means you gotta brush your teeth more'n once a month :-D

Reply 3

CassieCoo

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it means you gotta brush your teeth more'n once a month :-D

Charmin, i do actualy, i look after my teeth, this is the 1st time ive ever had to have anything done

and thanks, buttercup :smile:

Reply 4

Kaytus

don't worry its nothing serious i have scale and polish every 6 months, its literally just scraping the white scale which may become plaque (but only if you don't brush your teeth often) off your teeth.
It doesn't mean you have bad teeth and its not the same as having anything done to your teeth or anything you just get scale when you might not be able to reach that particular area with your toothbrush. :smile:

Reply 5

CassieCoo

thanks, so it def doesnt hurt then?