Why do I need to have my teeth professionally cleaned?

June 28. 2009 01:38

My teeths have yellow patches.Do I need to undergo scaling or something else?

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July 1. 2009 05:19

Hi Suchi,
         Thankyou for your question.
The causes of the yellow patches in your teeth have to be determined first before any procedures are prescribed to remove them.
If the teeth were not like this when they first came through the gum when you were young, and the stained patches are superficial and were the result from coffee drinking and or smoking etc, then a good cleaning, scaling and polishing by visiting the dentist should be sufficient.
However, if the patches are ingrained in the enamal, the procedures required can be a bit more complicated.
Bleaching may not be considered as the results are too unpredictable and may even be worse.
Some smaller patches may be "dug" out and filled with composite.
In more severe cases, the problems can probably only be solved by laminated or porcelain veneer.

Dr Andrew Sih

July 1. 2009 05:22

That was interesting information however in answering the initial question can you answer "why should I have my teeth professionally cleaned?"

Brent Hogan

July 1. 2009 05:37

We all clean our teeth. We might make every effort, with our brushing and flossing to daily remove plaque from our teeth and gums. Most of the time we can remove some of the plaque. However there are some hard-to-reach areas that are difficult to get to, in which case, there will be build-ups. If plaque has been left on a tooth for a day or two it becomes hardened by the minerals in your saliva. Gradually this plaque tartar builds up and is called calculus. Calculus is very hard, removing it is no longer a job for your toothbrush, you need the professional help of a Dentist or Dental Hygienist.

Dr Andrew Sih

July 1. 2009 05:39

Where can I make an appointment in Sydney for your cleaning services?

Brent Hogan

July 1. 2009 05:42

You can visit www.dentistbondisydney.com.au or contact our sydney dentist at www.dentistbondisydney.com.au/t-contact.aspx

Dr Andrew Sih

July 3. 2009 10:21

My teeth are stained because I was given tetracycline when I was small.  Would a proper professional cleaning remove these stains?

Peggie Lenne

July 9. 2009 11:41

Unfortunately, the tetracycline caused discoloration (or stain as you called it) are within the teeth and are not removable by simple means including professionally cleaned by the dentist.  
Bleaching may or may not give you the desired result if you are looking for the 'Hollywood' type of pearly white teeth. Various types of veneers are usually the only way to enable you to get the teeth looking white again. You can view information on veneers at www.dentistbondisydney.com.au/t-crownsveneers.aspx

Dr Andrew Sih

July 15. 2009 07:58

I have two missing teeth in my mouth.  Please let me know if you do dental implants and how much would the implants cost?

Richard