Type
Dental Cleaning
Duration
45 min
What's included
4 deliverables in this treatment
- Ultrasonic and hand scaling
- Removal of tartar above and below the gum line
- Tooth polishing
- Home-care advice
Professional scaling removes hardened plaque (tartar) from the teeth and along the gum line that brushing cannot shift, helping keep gums healthy and breath fresh. At Uśmiech it is performed by qualified dental hygienists and is a sensible routine step, especially before surgery or implant treatment. Removing tartar is associated with reducing gum inflammation and is a foundation of good long-term oral health.
About this treatment
Even with careful brushing, plaque gradually hardens into tartar (calculus) — a rough, mineralised deposit that sticks to the teeth and collects below the gum line, where a toothbrush cannot reach. Tartar harbours bacteria and is associated with gum inflammation, bleeding and, over time, gum disease. Professional scaling uses ultrasonic and hand instruments to break up and remove these deposits from the tooth surfaces and just under the gum margin,…
At Uśmiech scaling is carried out by the practice's dental hygienists, Mirosława Bańbor and Wiktoria Borkovska. A typical appointment removes built-up tartar and surface staining and finishes by polishing the teeth; the hygienist can also advise on brushing and cleaning between the teeth at home. How long it takes and the exact cost depend on how much build-up has accumulated since your last clean. Regular hygiene visits are a practical foundation for…
Good to know
- Performed by
- Dental hygienist
- Anaesthetic
- Not usually needed
- Good before
- Gum & implant treatment
Who is this for?
Anyone wanting routine tartar removal and healthier gums
About the clinic
Reviews, team and credentials
Independent review links and clinic-reported team information.
Clinical team
Led by Dr Alina Osuch, a specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery. The team includes Dr Daria Tomaszewska (oral and maxillofacial surgery specialist), Dr Jędrzej Kaczmarek (oral and maxillofacial surgery resident), Dr Hanna Czarniawska (specialist in conservative dentistry with endodontics), Dr Małgorzata Świniarska-Ożóg (periodontology specialist), Dr Małgorzata Pietryniecz (paediatric dentistry specialist) and…
Clinic-reported credentials
Languages: Polish, English, German
Treatment highlights
- Ultrasonic and hand scaling
- Removal of tartar above and below the gum line
+2 more items in What's included
Scaling (removal of hardened tartar) from 100–200 zł depending on the amount of build-up. Carried out by the clinic's dental hygienists. A check-up and any X-rays are quoted separately.