Professional Dental Cleaning (Scaling & Air Polishing)

Professional cleaning, or scaling and polishing, removes the hard deposits (calculus or tartar) and surface staining that build up over time and cannot be cleared by brushing and flossing alone. Tartar harbours bacteria that irritate the gums and contribute to gum disease and decay, so regular removal is one of the most effective ways to keep the mouth healthy. At PARKOWA the hygienist or dentist uses ultrasonic scaling to break away tartar from above and…

The appointment is comfortable and typically takes around three-quarters of an hour, leaving the teeth feeling smooth and looking cleaner and brighter. For patients with signs of gum disease the practice's periodontology specialists can extend care into deeper cleaning and ongoing management, and cleaning is routinely recommended before tooth whitening or before fitting crowns, veneers or other restorations so they bond to a clean, healthy surface. Most…