Poor oral health is one of the most common health conditions of childhood. Oral Prophylaxis is a dental procedure comprising of cleaning of the teeth surfaces, removal of tartar and plaque below the gums. It a routine preventive dental procedure carried out for proper maintenance of oral hygiene. Patients with high risk of dental diseases would require frequent visits. The dentist may advise prophylaxis appointment ever 3-4 months.  What happens during Oral Prophylaxis or polishing? During an oral prophylaxis appointment, the dentists uses non-invasive dental equipment such as ultrasonic scalers that used to remove the plaque and calculus. The dentist then polishes the tooth surfaces for a smooth finish with the help of … Continue reading What is Oral Prophylaxis or Dental Scaling?