Dental Hygiene — Scaling & Polishing

Professional dental hygiene removes the hardened deposits (tartar or calculus) and surface staining that build up over time and cannot be removed by brushing alone. At Supradent Matuszewscy a supragingival scaling-and-polishing appointment cleans the tooth surfaces above the gumline using ultrasonic and hand instruments, then polishes them to a smooth finish that helps slow the return of plaque and stain. The hygienist can also provide individualised…

Keeping up regular hygiene visits is associated with healthier gums and is a sensible foundation before cosmetic treatments such as whitening or veneers, which look best on clean teeth. Where there are early signs of gum disease, the clinic offers subgingival scaling to clean below the gumline, as well as more comprehensive periodontal assessment and treatment for established cases. A short-acting local anaesthetic for one arch is available for patients…