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Scaling & Polishing

January 20, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Dental, General Dentistry

Every six months or sooner the Dentist recommends a routine Scaling and Polish to be done. The reason for this is over time plaque and calcium deposits called tartar or calculus accumulates at the base of teeth. By itself calcium is not dangerous but as tartar it is teeming with bacteria and that is dangerous. …