This is something I often hear from my patients, there is a strong misconception in people’s minds that professional dental cleaning or scaling will weaken their teeth. This is the exact opposite of what actually happens when you get a regular cleaning and polishing done every six months. We at Dr Kandhari’s Skin and Dental clinic highly recommend a thorough oral prophylaxis every six months. What this does is removes stains, plaque and calculus from the tooth surfaces. Stains – Are discolorations on the teeth which occur over time due to eating, drinking ect. Various hot and cold fluids like tea, coffee, aerated drinks and juices over time can cause yellowish and brown stains. Plaque – It is the soft white deposit that forms on tooth surfaces over a few hours after brushing. This is an accumulation of oral bacteria which secretes acids that can cause enamel loss thereby causing cavities and gum diseases. Calculus – When the above plaque is not removed, it mixes with the ...