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Dental scaling is regularly performed to aid patients suffering from gum disease and extreme plaque build-up. While a standard cleaning will highlight only the tooth surface, scaling goes much deeper.

If you’re waiting for your next dental visit, there are plenty of ways to take care of your teeth at home — no scaling required. For an extra clean mouth, Veytsman recommends flossing ...

A dentist, Dr Lekan Adeyanju, on Tuesday advised people to go for regular scaling and polishing of their teeth to prevent gum diseases and tooth decay. Adeyanju, who works with the Omega Dental ...