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Professional teeth cleaning (scaling and polishing) removes the hard tartar and stains that brushing can't, helping prevent gum disease, bad breath and cavities. Most people benefit from a clean every six months, and some need it more often.
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How it works
We use an ultrasonic scaler, which vibrates gently, to break up and wash away tartar above and below the gum line, then finish with fine hand instruments and polish the teeth smooth. Polishing removes surface stains and makes it harder for plaque to stick. The visit usually takes 30 to 45 minutes.
Your options
Step by step
Before anything starts
After the examination you get a written plan: your options, what each step involves and how many visits it takes — itemised part by part. You decide before anything begins, and there's no pressure to start that day.
Results
Whitening and cleaning
Heavy tartar and stains removed by professional cleaning.
BeforeAfterShared with patient consent. Individual results vary. All results
“My mother had a root canal and a ceramic crown here. It has been many years and she has not faced any problem at all.”Anushka Singh · Family patient for six years · verified on Practo
Aftercare
Your gums may be a little sensitive and bleed slightly for a day. Sensitive teeth are common for a few days afterwards and usually settle. Brush gently, use a sensitivity toothpaste and keep cleaning between your teeth daily.
Regular professional care is the simplest way to keep your own teeth for life. We use gentle techniques and tell you plainly what we see, so you know what is happening in your mouth.
FAQs
Every six months for most people. If you have gum disease, smoke or are prone to tartar, we may recommend every three to four months.
No. Scaling removes tartar and does not damage the enamel. If teeth feel loose afterwards, it's because tartar was holding them in place, and it means the gums needed treatment.
It's usually comfortable. Inflamed gums can feel tender, and sensitive teeth may feel a little cold. We can use numbing gel or adjust our technique.
Gums that are inflamed from plaque bleed easily. A little bleeding for a day is normal and settles as the gums heal with regular cleaning.
It removes surface stains and makes teeth look brighter, but doesn't change the natural colour of the tooth. For a whiter shade, whitening is needed.
Brushing can't remove hardened tartar, which forms on teeth and under the gums. Professional cleaning reaches what home care can't.
Questions about teeth cleaning?
