PROFESSIONAL SCALING & POLISHING
Keep Your Smile Healthy with Professional Scaling & Polishing
Remove plaque, tartar, and surface stains while maintaining healthier teeth and gums through professional dental cleaning
What Is Scaling &
Polishing?
Scaling and polishing is a professional dental cleaning procedure that removes plaque, tartar (calculus), and surface stains that cannot be removed by regular brushing alone. It is one of the most important preventive dental treatments, helping to maintain healthy teeth and gums while reducing the risk of gum disease and tooth decay. Regular professional cleaning also helps keep your breath fresh and your smile looking its best.
Why Choose Scaling &
Polishing?
Benefits include:
Removes plaque and hardened tarta
Helps prevent gum disease and tooth decay
Removes surface stains for a cleaner smile
Overcrowded teeth requiring orthodontic treatment
Freshens breath
Promotes healthier gums
Supports long-term oral health
Treatment Process
STEP 1 – Dental Examination
Your dentist examines your teeth and gums to assess your oral health and determine the level of cleaning required.
STEP 2 – Scaling
Professional instruments are used to carefully remove plaque and hardened tartar from above and below the gum line.
STEP 3 – Polishing
Your teeth are polished to remove surface stains and smooth the tooth surfaces, making it more difficult for plaque to accumulate.
STEP 4 – Oral Hygiene Advice
Your dentist or hygienist will provide personalised advice on brushing, flossing, and maintaining good oral hygiene between visits.
STEP 5 – Regular Maintenance
Routine scaling and polishing appointments are recommended to help maintain healthy teeth and gums over the long term.
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Why Is Regular Professional Cleaning Important?
Professional scaling and polishing is an essential part of preventive dental care. Even with good brushing and flossing habits, plaque can harden into tartar, which cannot be removed at home. Regular professional cleaning helps reduce the risk of gum disease, tooth decay, bad breath, and other oral health problems before they become more serious.
Frequently Asked Questions
Scaling and polishing is a professional dental cleaning procedure that removes plaque, tartar (calculus), and surface stains that cannot be removed by regular brushing. It helps maintain healthy gums, fresh breath, and reduces the risk of gum disease and tooth decay.
Most patients are recommended to have scaling and polishing every six months. However, patients with gum disease or excessive tartar build-up may require more frequent visits, depending on the dentist’s recommendation.
Most patients experience little to no discomfort. If your gums are inflamed or your teeth are sensitive, you may experience mild discomfort during the procedure, but our dentist will ensure your treatment is as comfortable as possible.
A routine scaling and polishing appointment usually takes around 20–30 minutes, although treatment time may vary depending on the amount of plaque and tartar present.
Following your dentist’s aftercare instructions is important for proper healing. This includes avoiding smoking, drinking through a straw, vigorous rinsing, and consuming hard or hot foods during the first few days after the procedure.
Regular scaling helps prevent gum disease, tooth decay, bad breath, and excessive tartar build-up while maintaining your overall oral health.
Keep Your Smile Healthy
Book a consultation with GH Goh Dental Surgery today and maintain healthier teeth and gums with professional scaling and polishing.