Scaling and Root Planing Health Feed

Taking a good meal before the RCT is advised as the process can take as long as three hours in some cases.

Even after the RCT is complete, patients must visit their endodontists or dentists to get the proper restorative work completed on the tooth.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia(BPH) is the enlargement of the prostate gland which can lead to other serious problems of the urinary tract, bladder, and kidneys.

It might be the result of an infection of the urinary tract or a scar in the bladder from an earlier surgery. Prostrate inflammation or urethral narrowing can also cause an enlargement of the gland. Kidney or bladder stones may also be responsible for prostate enlargement.

Age also plays a role in the enlargement of the ...more

A root canal is a treatment to repair and save badly damaged or infected tooth. The procedure involves removing the damaged area of the tooth (the pulp), cleaning and disinfecting it and then filling and sealing it. The common causes affecting the pulp are cracked tooth, a deep cavity, repeated dental treatment to the tooth or trauma. The term "root canal" comes from cleaning of the canals inside the tooth's root.

Millions of teeth are treated and saved each year with the root canal, or...more

Skin problems are very common among all age groups. However, once you start ageing, keeping that natural glow on your face is a struggle. This is because our skin goes through a lot of wear and tear in extreme conditions and gradually loses its radiance over time. Before you know it, you develop fine lines, wrinkles, scars and blemishes on the face. This not only leaves you devastated but also lowers your self-esteem and can be unappealing.

Essential beauty products may not be the solut...more

Corn, Warts, and Moles are not life-threatening. But they can be very ugly and uncomfortable. One should book an appointment with the cosmetic physician for spot removal. There are a number of methods for Corn, Warts, and Moles removal, which are safe and easy on pockets.

Corn, Warts, and Moles can be painful and disrupt in daily life. However, with the appropriate removing method, one can lead a normal and comfortable lifestyle.

Corn:

Corn typically appears at the bo...more

Other then ga. Conscious sedation is a good way to treat. Such patients. Which can be done in clinic itself.

Hello Lybrate-user, scaling and polishing has never posed any risk to the dental health and hence recommended once in 6 months.
You can go ahead with scaling and polishing.

Corns and calluses are defined as thickened and hardened areas of the skin which are formed due to excess pressure, friction or rubbing in a particular area. They generally form at the bottom of the feet and can cause discomfort and pain while walking. Corns usually form on the sides and tops of toes. There are several variants of corn such as hard corn, soft corn and seed corns. Calluses typically form in areas which undergo high friction. It can appear on hands and feet. Read on to find more a...more

Hello, first of all pain is not the only criteria to conclude weather a filling or a root canal is required in the tooth, Sometimes you might have pain and still the tooth require just the filling and sometimes you dont have pain but tooth will go for root canal. So X-ray is required for that tooth based on which the extent of decay can be seen if the decay have reached the centre sensitive part that is pulp it will go for root canal but if there is sound tooth structure between the decay and ...more