Dental Hygiene & Scaling

A professional dental hygiene appointment removes plaque, hardened tartar and surface staining that everyday brushing cannot reach, leaving teeth cleaner and gums healthier. At Clinica Dentale a full hygiene visit combines ultrasonic scaling and air polishing, with each element also available on its own. Regular hygiene supports gum health and helps protect the longevity of fillings, crowns, veneers and implants, making it a sensible foundation alongside the clinic's restorative work.

Even with good home care, plaque gradually hardens into tartar (calculus) in places a toothbrush cannot reach, particularly along the gumline and between teeth. Tartar harbours bacteria that irritate the gums and, over time, contribute to gum disease and bad breath. A professional hygiene appointment removes these deposits and refreshes the mouth, forming the basis of long-term oral health. At Clinica Dentale a full hygiene visit typically combines ultrasonic scaling, which uses gentle high-frequency vibration to break tartar away from the tooth surface, with air polishing — a fine spray of water, air and powder that lifts staining from coffee, tea, wine or tobacco and cleans hard-to-reach areas. Each component is also offered individually for patients who need only one. Beyond the immediate clean and brighter smile, regular hygiene helps keep gums firm and healthy, which is especially important for protecting the investment in restorations such as crowns, veneers and implants that the clinic provides. The hygienist or dentist can also point out areas that need more attention at home and advise on technique. Most adults benefit from a hygiene appointment once or twice a year, though those with gum concerns may be advised to attend more often. The treatment is comfortable for most people; sensitivity, if any, is usually short-lived.