Who it is for
Anyone due a routine check, or noticing bleeding when brushing, a persistent bad taste, or visible build-up behind the lower front teeth.
What happens
- 01
Examination
Each tooth is charted, and the gums are measured at six points per tooth. Any existing filling is checked for a lip or gap.
- 02
Scaling
Ultrasonic removal of calculus above and just below the gum line, finished by hand where the instrument cannot reach.
- 03
Polishing
A fine paste to lift surface stain from tea, coffee and tobacco, then a fluoride varnish if the enamel needs it.
Afterwards
Tea, coffee and tobacco stain freshly polished enamel for about 48 hours. Sensitivity to cold is common for a few days and settles.
Questions we are asked
Does scaling loosen teeth?
No. Scaling removes deposit that was sitting between the tooth and the gum. Teeth can feel different for a few days because the surfaces are cleaner and the gums are less swollen.
How often should this be done?
For most people every six months. With gum disease, or with a fixed brace, we will suggest a shorter interval after the examination.
This treatment may not suit every patient, and depends on an examination first. A published range is not a quotation; the fee for your case is given in writing before anything starts. Fees are also available at reception.