{"id":10182,"date":"2025-06-26T16:28:52","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T13:28:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.incidis.com.tr\/blog\/\/"},"modified":"2025-06-26T16:28:52","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T13:28:52","slug":"dis-tasi-temizligi-hakkinda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.incidis.com.tr\/en\/blog\/dis-tasi-temizligi-hakkinda\/","title":{"rendered":"About Dental Tartar Removal"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>What is Dental Tartar Removal?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tartar removal is the process of thoroughly cleaning the tartar that accumulates between teeth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental calculus (tartar) forms when bacteria between teeth harden minerals derived from saliva.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This condition cannot be resolved by brushing; it must be cleaned by a dentist using an instrument called a cavitron.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-10183 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.incidis.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dis-tasi-temizligi-hakkinda-incidis-2-1024x512.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.incidis.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dis-tasi-temizligi-hakkinda-incidis-2-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.incidis.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dis-tasi-temizligi-hakkinda-incidis-2-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.incidis.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dis-tasi-temizligi-hakkinda-incidis-2-640x320.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.incidis.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dis-tasi-temizligi-hakkinda-incidis-2-400x200.webp 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/b><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Why Does Dental Tartar Form - What Are the Causes?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If adequate oral hygiene is not maintained, tartar can easily build up in patients who do not brush or floss regularly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoking, alcohol, or tobacco use\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive consumption of carbohydrate-rich foods\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of regular checks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment also develop tartar buildup due to the difficulty of cleaning their teeth caused by braces.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, some patients have saliva that contains excess minerals, which increases tartar formation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Why is dental calculus removal performed?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental scaling is recommended by dentists to be done at least twice a year, not for aesthetic reasons, but purely for health reasons.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prevent gum disease, tartar can build up and cause inflammation (gingivitis), which, if left untreated, can lead to periodontitis, causing gum recession and eventually bone loss.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prevent bad breath<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some patients with excessive tartar, chronic bad breath (halitosis) is very common, and in this case, tartar removal becomes extremely important.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For cleaner and brighter teeth, aesthetic polishing, also known as buffing, gives teeth a shine after tartar removal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, oral health is linked to other bodily health issues such as heart disease and diabetes, and helps minimize the risk of developing these diseases.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>When and how often should dental scaling be done?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is recommended that this be done twice a year by specialist physicians.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have undergone orthodontic treatment, are a heavy smoker or alcohol user, or have had treatment for gum disease, the cleaning interval can be reduced to every 3 months with a doctor&#039;s check-up.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Who should have dental scaling? How is it done?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended for all patients with a high concentration of dental plaque.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnant individuals can also easily have the procedure done.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients who have had gum disease need to be extra careful.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, the dentist examines the inside of the mouth and then removes tartar without damaging the teeth using a cavitron.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dentist uses manual instruments (curetta, scaler) to clean any debris that he or she cannot reach.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The polishing process begins, where the tooth surfaces are polished using a special toothpaste and toothbrush.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For patients with sensitivity, fluoride application can be done, and it also prevents the formation of cavities in the teeth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental scaling takes approximately 30 minutes on average.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>When and how often should dental scaling be done? What precautions should be taken after the procedure? What are the side effects?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the first 24 hours, caution should be exercised with hot and cold foods and drinks, and within 48 hours, foods and drinks containing artificial colors should be avoided.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gum bleeding and sensitivity may occur; this is quite normal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side effects may include sensitivity, but this is not a permanent sensitivity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After tartar removal, the spaces between your teeth may widen, and you may feel a little different.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In conclusion, tartar removal, when performed regularly, is beneficial for long-term health rather than purely aesthetic reasons. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Di\u015f Ta\u015f\u0131 Temizli\u011fi Nedir?\u00a0 Di\u015f ta\u015f\u0131 temizli\u011fi, di\u015flerin aralar\u0131nda biriken tartarlar\u0131n detayl\u0131 temizlenmesi i\u015flemidir. Di\u015f ta\u015f\u0131, di\u015flerin aras\u0131nda ki olu\u015fan bakterilerin t\u00fck\u00fcr\u00fckten kaynakl\u0131 minerallerin sertle\u015fmesi ile meydana gelir. Bu durum di\u015f f\u0131r\u00e7alama ile temizlenemez muhakkak bir hekim taraf\u0131ndan kavitron ad\u0131 verilen alet ile temizlenmesi gerekmektedir. Di\u015f Ta\u015f\u0131 Neden Olu\u015fur-Sebepleri Nelerdir? Yeteri kadar a\u011f\u0131z hijyenine \u00f6nem [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10184,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"featured_image_src":{"landsacpe":["https:\/\/www.incidis.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dis-tasi-temizligi-hakkinda-incidis-1.webp",400,300,false],"list":["https:\/\/www.incidis.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dis-tasi-temizligi-hakkinda-incidis-1.webp",400,300,false],"medium":["https:\/\/www.incidis.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dis-tasi-temizligi-hakkinda-incidis-1-300x225.webp",300,225,true],"full":["https:\/\/www.incidis.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dis-tasi-temizligi-hakkinda-incidis-1.webp",400,300,false]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.incidis.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10182"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.incidis.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.incidis.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.incidis.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.incidis.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10182"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.incidis.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10182\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10185,"href":"https:\/\/www.incidis.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10182\/revisions\/10185"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.incidis.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10184"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.incidis.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10182"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.incidis.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10182"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.incidis.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10182"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}