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Scaling & Polishing

Scaling is a treatment used to remove tartar from the surface of the teeth, particularly the back teeth & places that are difficult to reach with brushing. Scaling can also be used to remove stains or black spots from the teeth. This treatment is more extensive than the standard tooth cleaning.

Polishing, on the other hand, is a method used to remove stains or black markings created by tea, coffee, or smoking.

Scaling should be done at least once every 6 months or once a year to keep your teeth and gums healthy.

Scaling & Polishing Helps In:

• Removing food residue
• Cleans dental tartar
• Avoid gum disease
• Avoid tooth discoloration

Importance of Scaling & Polishing: Scaling

• Scaling & polishing is important for people of all ages. Tartar that cannot be removed by brushing alone but can be eliminated by scaling. Tartar that is not eliminated can lead to a variety of problems, including gingivitis & loose teeth.
• Tartar is dental plaque (or, more commonly known as dental plaque) that accumulates & hardens on the the surface of the teeth over time. Tartar can only be fully removed with tools in dental clinics.

Scaling & Polishing Procedure:

• Requires one session or several treatment sessions depending on the thickness of the tartar.
• After completing the scaling treatment, the polishing treatment will continue to remove the roughness on the surface of the teeth & also the black marks that could not be cleaned by the scaling treatment earlier.