Dental Hygiene & Cleaning

A professional hygiene appointment removes plaque, tartar and surface stains that brushing cannot, helping keep gums healthy and breath fresh. Cuprumdent's hygienists carry out scaling, airflow stain removal and polishing, with optional fluoride protection. Regular cleanings support gum health and are recommended before whitening and as part of maintaining implants, crowns and orthodontic work. Hygiene instruction tailored to your needs is available.

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 advice on brushing and cleaning between the teeth, which is especially useful for patients with implants, crowns, bridges or braces that need particular care. A hygiene clean is recommended before tooth whitening so the result is even, and as ongoing maintenance after restorative or periodontal treatment. Most people benefit from a professional clean once or twice a year, though the hygienist will suggest an interval based on your gum health.