Dental Hygiene — Scaling & Sandblasting

A professional dental clean that removes hardened tartar and stain that brushing cannot, helping protect against gum disease and decay. ArtisMed combines ultrasonic scaling to lift calculus with sandblasting (air-polishing) to clear surface stains from coffee, tea and smoking, then polishes the teeth and applies fluoride to strengthen the enamel. The dentist also gives tailored home-care advice. It is a good first step before whitening or veneers.

Professional hygiene treatment removes the plaque, calculus (tartar) and surface staining that build up over time and cannot be removed by brushing and flossing alone. This matters because hardened deposits along and below the gum line harbour bacteria that drive gum inflammation, bad breath and, over time, decay and gum disease. At ArtisMed the appointment combines ultrasonic scaling, which uses gentle high-frequency vibration to break tartar away from the tooth surface, with sandblasting (air-polishing) — a fine jet of powder and water that lifts stubborn stains from coffee, tea, red wine and tobacco, including from grooves and between the teeth. After scaling and sandblasting the teeth are polished smooth, which makes it harder for new plaque to stick, and a fluoride varnish is applied to help strengthen the enamel and reduce sensitivity. The dentist points out any areas that are harder to clean at home and gives practical advice on brushing and interdental cleaning tailored to you. Most people benefit from a hygiene visit roughly every six months, though some need it more often. A clean is also the recommended starting point before cosmetic treatment such as whitening or veneers, because it gives a true picture of tooth colour and a healthy surface to work on. The treatment suits anyone wanting to keep their teeth and gums healthy and their smile fresh, and is gentle enough for regular preventive care; mild, short-lived sensitivity afterwards is normal.