I would like to give an overview on the ultrasonic scaling here. To fight periodontal disease, there is a need to reduce plaque, tartar & the number of bacteria in the pockets in your mouth. One device used to remove calculus from teeth is an ultrasonic scaler. It consists of a wand with a small scaling tip that produces a soft ultrasonic vibration. The small, quick vibrations in combination with a water flow give us a whole new level of effectiveness in calculus removal. The benefits of ultrasonic scaling include removing of calculus & reducing the number of harmful bacteria below the gum line. It is an important tool in the prevention & treatment of periodontal disease.

I hope this gives an fair idea about ultrasonic scaling. I would touch upon more details in further blogs.

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Dr. Swati Agarwal
(http://www.dentistswati.com)