Do you worry about teeth discoloration? Many people may have heard about teeth whitening and scaling, but few can tell their differences. According to specialists from AKJ Dental Hospital, they are completely different, though both of them are able to improve teeth appearance. Here comes some common differences. 

Dental Cleaning

      1.They have different purposes. Dental scaling aims at improving oral health by removing bacteria and calculus around your teeth, preventing such dental problems as cavities and gingivitis, while dental whitening is conducted to whiten your teeth or restore your teeth shape, and thus improve your smile. 

      2. They differ from each other in terms of techniques. The most common techniques of scaling include ultrasonic, sandblasting and tooth polishing, while of dental whitening include cold light whitening, medication whitening and dental veneers. Both of them can be conducted against teeth discoloration. 

Both dental cleaning and whitening serve to improve your dental condition. Take a check-up first and figure out which one is suitable for you. Bear in mind to seek such dental treatments from a professional dental hospital.