A dental consultation is an evaluation of the current condition of your teeth. If you haven't seen a dentist in a while, you may be worried or embarrassed about the current state of your teeth. It is important to consult the dentist at least 2 times a year for dental cleaning and check-ups.
Scaling refers to the removal of plaque and calculus - the white or yellow hard deposits that accumulate on your teeth and are not removable by routine brushing. Polishing refers to the removal of stains and very small particles of calculus. Scaling is generally recommended to be done every 6 months. Some patients may need it every three to four months.
Dental filling /Dental restoration is used to treat a small hole, or cavity, in a tooth. To repair a cavity, a dentist removes the decayed tooth tissue and then fills the space with a filling material.
In dentistry, a crown most commonly refers to a dental cap, a type of dental restoration that completely caps or encircles a tooth or dental implant. Dentists use crowns to restore weak, broken, or decayed teeth. A crown fits over your entire tooth, like a snug hat. To ensure a proper fit, a dentist will need to remove a small amount of enamel before bonding your new crown in place.