NATURAL TOOTHDENTAL CLINICCall NowProfessional scaling and polishing for healthier gums and a fresher smile.
Scaling removes plaque and hard tartar that brushing cannot remove. Polishing smooths the tooth surface and helps reduce surface stains.
Cleaning is useful for bleeding gums, tartar deposits, bad breath or routine preventive dental care.
The final treatment plan depends on clinical examination and necessary investigations.
Scaling removes plaque and hardened tartar from tooth surfaces and around the gumline. At Natural Tooth Dental Clinic, the dentist first examines the teeth and gums, checks areas of bleeding or inflammation and decides whether routine cleaning or more extensive gum care is appropriate.
Polishing may help smooth the tooth surfaces and reduce some external stains, but it does not change the natural colour of teeth like whitening treatment. After cleaning, patients receive practical guidance for brushing and cleaning between the teeth.
Use the brushing technique and toothpaste recommended for your teeth and gums.
Floss or an interdental cleaning aid can reach areas a toothbrush may miss.
Regular dental checks help monitor tartar build-up, gum bleeding and periodontal health.
Dental scaling is professional removal of plaque and hardened tartar from tooth surfaces and around the gumline. Polishing may then be used to smooth the teeth and reduce some external surface stains.
A dental examination may identify plaque or tartar build-up, surface staining, bleeding or inflamed gums, or areas that are difficult to clean at home. The type of cleaning advised depends on the health of your teeth and gums.
Professional scaling removes deposits that are attached to the teeth; it does not remove healthy tooth structure. Teeth affected by advanced gum disease may already be mobile, and heavy tartar can sometimes hide that mobility until it is removed.
Some people notice temporary sensitivity or gum tenderness after cleaning, especially when there was heavy tartar or gum inflammation. Tell your dentist if discomfort is severe or does not settle as expected.
There is no single schedule for everyone. The interval depends on plaque and tartar build-up, gum health, home cleaning, smoking, medical factors and previous gum disease. Your dentist will recommend an individual recall interval.
General information only. The appropriate type and frequency of cleaning depend on a dental and gum examination.
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