Scaling & Tartar Removal (Dental Hygiene)

Scaling is the professional removal of tartar — also called calculus — the hardened deposit that forms when dental plaque mineralises and can no longer be brushed away. Tartar builds up along and below the gumline and provides a rough surface where bacteria accumulate, so leaving it in place is associated with gum inflammation, bleeding gums, bad breath and, over time, gum disease and decay. A regular hygiene visit is one of the simplest ways to support…

At the Chlamtacz practice the dentist removes calculus and surface deposits from the teeth, including areas that are hard to reach at home, and can finish with polishing for a smooth, clean surface. The practice also offers fluoride varnishing across the whole dentition to help strengthen enamel, and fissure sealing of individual teeth — a thin protective coating placed in the grooves of back teeth that is especially helpful for protecting children's…