Hygiene
Scaling and polishing is a professional deep clean that removes plaque and hardened tartar (calculus) that regular brushing can't reach — the single most effective thing you can do to prevent gum disease.
What It Is
Plaque that isn't removed regularly hardens into tartar within days, a substance that bonds firmly to the tooth surface and below the gumline — no amount of brushing or flossing can remove it once it's set. Left in place, tartar irritates the gums, leading to inflammation, bleeding, bad breath, and eventually gum disease if untreated.
Using an ultrasonic scaler, tartar is gently broken up and removed from the tooth surface and along the gumline, followed by polishing to smooth the enamel and remove surface staining — leaving your teeth measurably cleaner than brushing alone can achieve.
Why You May Need This
The Process
Your gum health and level of plaque/tartar buildup are checked before starting.
Tartar is gently broken up and removed from tooth surfaces and along the gumline using ultrasonic vibration.
Areas below the gumline are cleaned where tartar tends to accumulate most stubbornly.
Teeth are polished to smooth the enamel surface and remove residual surface staining.
You're given practical tips to maintain the results between visits.
Common Questions
Ready When You Are
Our reception team confirms most appointment requests within the hour.