What are the side effects of getting teeth scaled?
Patient: I am scared.  The dentist said to have my teeth cleaned and insisted they be scaled.  I have never had this done before.  I hear that scaling hurts a lot. I read that two studies had shown that scaling was of no use, was intended only to fatten the dentist's pocketbook. The dentist's assistant called to say she would have to scale my teeth because just cleaning them would be too dangerous.  So I said to cancel the appointment.  What should I do? Doctor: Hello, Thanks for your query.No, none of these procedures cause any discomfort. If you feel any sensitivity or unpleasant sensation on your teeth, inform the dentist.Bleeding may occur during scaling if the gums are already inflamed. However, it is transient and stops soon after the procedure. You may not even know that your gums are bleeding. There are no side effects associated with scaling and polishing. In fact, it should be made a practice to do it once in six months. You will feel the difference soon after the completion of the procedure.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care