Professional teeth cleaning services are important for the overall health and maintenance of the teeth and gums. The dentition of adults and children can accumulate bacteria in the form dental plaque, that eventually hardens into calculus. The calculus contains the mineralized deposits that become hardened over time by way of minerals within your own body. There are many factors, to how much bacteria and calculus and what type of outcome each person will have. Most people will have inflammation present with the deposits on their teeth and around the teeth. Teeth need to be scaled routinely to remove the hard and soft deposits. Scaling teeth reduces inflammation and will prevent cavities from forming.

When inflammation is present , pockets can form that hold bacteria and biofilm. For some people this chronic condition of periodontal inflammation can lead to increased pocket depths around teeth and gums. Eventually leading to damage to the bone and tissues around the teeth, called periodontitis. This damage can become permanent. Gingivitis is inflammation of the gingival tissues, also called the gums.