Will gums regrow after a dental scaling?

After teeth cleaning, the gums generally do not grow out, but inflamed gums will gradually recover due to the removal of tartar and dental plaque, and will fit the teeth better, with significantly reduced bleeding symptoms. For patients with periodontal disease, after teeth cleaning, the gums will fit closer to the tooth surface, the depth of periodontal pockets will generally decrease, and the degree of tooth looseness will be reduced. Additionally, the rate of alveolar bone resorption will slow down or stop. This is beneficial for periodontal health, tooth retention, and overall health. Before the procedure begins, doctors usually ask patients to rinse their mouths with disinfectant. This process effectively reduces the bacterial content in saliva, minimizing contamination. Depending on the patient's specific condition, doctors may perform scaling manually or ultrasonically. The process of teeth cleaning can be slightly sore, and if gum inflammation is severe, bleeding may occur during cleaning. The amount of bleeding is often a reflection of the degree of inflammation, similar to bleeding when brushing teeth. Bleeding should not be a reason to avoid brushing or cleaning, as brushing and cleaning thoroughly are necessary to eliminate inflammation. Once inflammation is controlled or eliminated, bleeding will decrease or stop. Additionally, due to the presence of saliva and water sprayed from the cleaning machine, it may appear that there is a lot of bleeding, but generally, the amount of bleeding is not excessive. Sandblasting involves the use of specialized salt and high-pressure water to further clean the teeth and achieve a more pronounced effect on removing pigmentation. Patients with mild pigmentation deposits on their teeth may not require sandblasting and can achieve satisfactory results with ultrasonic scaling alone. However, ultrasonic scaling can leave microscopic scratches on the tooth surface, resulting in slight roughness that can easily accumulate stains and tartar. Polishing can make the teeth brighter and smoother, reducing the attachment of plaque and pigmentation and the formation of tartar. Additionally, polishing can also reduce tooth sensitivity after teeth cleaning.