Clean, sparkly and robust teeth are desirable not just for their aesthetics but also to maintain your overall oral hygiene. Deep cleaning is a procedure used to remove bacteria and other debris accumulated under the gum line. It is critical for protecting your oral health. Also known as scaling or root planing, deep cleaning is necessary if your dentist feels that your oral health is substandard due to bacteria. In addition, it assists in treating the pockets that form in your gums from periodontal disease. During the process of deep cleaning, the dentist scraps the plaque away and smooth over the roots of your teeth. Post-treatment gum care becomes crucial after professional deep cleaning.

It is recommended to go to a dentist for deep cleaning. But in case you want to try the procedure at home, there is a way out.

Ways to deep clean at home

• Before considering deep cleaning, the first and foremost step is to ensure that your general dental hygiene is top-notch. If you don’t care for your teeth and gums adequately regularly, the strenuous deep cleaning process won’t be much helpful.
• Brushing the teeth two times a day, along with flossing, are the key ways of keeping teeth and gums hale and healthy. You should ensure that your toothbrush is soft and doesn’t cause bleeding. Investing in an electric toothbrush is also a viable solution. It is appropriate to decontaminate your toothbrush as there will be bacteria build-up on this crucial dental weapon. Choosing the right floss and knowing how to floss is essential in keeping food particles from being entrapped in your mouth. A light mouth rinse that prevents plaque from building up is also vital.
• After perfecting the general cleaning regimen, you can begin your deep cleaning journey at home. Dental scaling removes everything that collects between and on your teeth. Irrespective of how diligently you brush or teeth, some type of accumulation is inevitable. Skipping scaling and deep cleaning makes you vulnerable to cavities and gum diseases.
• To scale your teeth at home, you will require some dental tools. Handheld instruments available for use at home can be difficult to manoeuvre inside your mouth, especially without training and practice. You must remember that deep cleaning tools are sharp and can cut your mouth or gums if you do not exercise extreme caution.
• Some ultrasonic instruments are also available for deep cleaning at home. These are safer and easy to use but can be expensive.

Is at-home deep cleaning safe?

At-home deep cleaning may be safe for some people and hazardous for the rest. Some people can safely perform deep cleaning at home, while others find it difficult because of the challenging tools. In addition, some people realize that deep cleaning reduces their overall dental health problems by minimizing plaque and tartar formation.

In any case, before getting deep cleaning done at home or professionally, you must consult your dentist. 

If you are facing discomfort in the teeth or gums, please visit your dentist at the earliest.

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