Did you know about who and how scaling insurance applies? Scaling is one of the most important dental procedures that must be performed regularly. Scaling is performed by a dentist or oral hygienist, and usually means removing tartar and tooth attachments between the gums and teeth.
Scaling insurance coverage
Any health insurance subscriber or dependent over the age of 19 is eligible for tartar removal (when treatment is completed without follow-up treatment or examination) once a year as a subject of health insurance coverage.
Scaling coverage period
When the first scaling insurance was applied, it was applied once a year in this way from July 1st to the end of June of the following year, but then this was so inconvenient that the Ministry of Health and Welfare in 2018 (1 year). So, if you haven’t been scaling now, you better get ready to get scaling now, right?
Scaling tartar removal cycle
Oral examination is recommended once a year for normal brushing habits and non-smokers. If you have lice, we recommend that you have a check-up at least twice a year.
In addition, it is highly recommended to go to the dentist and not only inspect with the naked eye, but also to take a panoramic X-RAY to check for cavities in invisible places.
If you want to treat tooth decay
It is good to remove tartar, but if you have not been to the dentist for a while, there is a very high probability that you will have cavities in every corner of the invisible place. In my case, I went to have tartar removed after almost 3 years, but the cavity was worse than I thought, so I was told to get dental treatment, and even after the treatment, I covered it with resin. I recommend going to the dentist and just getting a full checkup.
Scaling insurance can be applied once a year
In addition, the Ministry of Health and Welfare says that scaling can be applied to health insurance once a year. Another representative oral disease that is related to gum disease and covered by insurance is tartar removal, or scaling. Dental root canal treatment, which must be done in the event of neural tube contamination within the tooth, can also be covered by health insurance anywhere in the Republic of Korea.
scaling insurance cost
Scaling insurance costs have been covered by health insurance benefits since July 2013, and costs incurred based on local clinics can be received at around 15,000 won to 20,000 won.
pain after scaling
Many people misunderstand that their teeth are worn out or damaged because they feel that their teeth are too cold or shaken after scaling, but this is absolutely not the case. The above feeling is one of the natural phenomena that appear after scaling, and it may continue until the gum flesh fills up where the tartar used to be. Also, please note that medical tools used to remove tartar cannot grind teeth.
In addition, it is one of the temporary symptoms that can appear when the part of the gum hidden by tartar is revealed. It takes about 1-2 weeks to return to normal, but if it lasts more than 2 weeks, it is better to visit the dentist and receive additional measures.
Post management after scaling
After scaling, since the gums and teeth are exposed a lot, it is recommended to avoid cold or hot food as much as possible, and refrain from spicy food, irritating food, alcohol and cigarettes. It is also recommended to brush your teeth thoroughly with lukewarm water to avoid irritation.
In addition, if bleeding, toothache, or pain continues even after a certain period of time has passed after scaling, it is recommended to visit the hospital to find the exact cause.