Professional Dental Hygiene (Scaling, Air-Polishing & Fluoride)

Professional dental hygiene at Kaja Dental is a thorough cleaning that goes well beyond what is possible at home. The appointment typically begins with ultrasonic scaling, which uses gentle high-frequency vibration to break hardened tartar (calculus) away from the tooth surface and the area just beneath the gumline, where plaque bacteria drive gum inflammation. This is followed by air-polishing — a controlled spray of fine powder and water — to remove…

Keeping plaque and tartar under control is the single most effective way to lower the risk of tooth decay and of gum disease, which is a leading cause of tooth loss in adults. Regular hygiene visits also protect existing dental work — fillings, crowns, bridges and implants — by keeping the surrounding gums healthy. The treatment is generally comfortable; mild gum tenderness or short-lived sensitivity afterwards is normal and settles quickly. Most patients…