Dental Hygiene & Cleaning

A professional dental hygiene visit, often called scaling and polishing, removes the hardened tartar (calculus) and soft plaque that build up around the teeth and gumline and cannot be cleared by brushing alone. Left in place, these deposits contribute to gum inflammation, bleeding and, over time, gum disease, so regular professional cleaning is a cornerstone of preventive care.

At Cuprumdent the appointment is carried out by qualified dental hygienists. Tartar is removed with ultrasonic scaling, an airflow system lifts staining from coffee, tea, wine or tobacco, and the teeth are polished smooth to slow new plaque forming. The clinic prices the visit according to how much deposit is present, and can add fluoride application or varnishing to strengthen the enamel where helpful. The hygienist also gives practical, personalised…