SCALING & POLISHING

Remove plaque, calculus and stains to keep your dental health

Procedure Information

PRICE RANGE (RM)

Scaling:
90 – 250

Air Polishing:
70 – 150

PROCEDURE TIME

30 mins

RECOVER TIME

Immediately

Scaling and polishing are two of the most common dental procedures intended for prophylaxis (or prevention of disease).

Everyone is advised to brush their teeth at least two times a day or after every meal to avoid teeth damage. However, there are cases where plaque and tartar buildup still occurs.

This happens because the mouth and the teeth have bacterial film. The saliva contains calcium needed by the teeth to keep them strong and healthy. As a person eats food, the food is converted into starch or sugar, which then combines with bacteria. As this cycle continues, the teeth are placed in a more acidic environment, which can cause stains and damage to the enamel and even the roots.

It is important, therefore, that regular brushing is complemented by a more thorough dental cleaning such as scaling and polishing.

Scaling is a dental process that involves removing the calculus deposits or stains on the teeth using ultrasonic vibrations. It can be likened to scraping peeling paint on the wall.

Although scaling is performed on the teeth, it can also be applied to the roots particularly in cases when periodontal pockets have already formed. This happens when the bacteria have already invaded the gums. This process is known as root planing.

Polishing, on the other hand, is the process of smoothing the teeth as scaling can make the teeth feel rough. During this time, the dentist may also provide additional protection to the teeth by applying a small amount of fluoride.

Air polishing is one of the dental treatments done to quickly and effectively remove unwanted stains that are present on the front and back of the teeth. This procedure involves using a jet of compressed air, water and fine powder particles to thoroughly and gently remove stains caused by coffee, red wine, tea, tobacco as well as those caused by certain mouthwashes.

Why should I scale and polish my teeth?

While plaque can be removed with proper brushing and flossing, some plaque is inevitably left behind and hardens to form calculus which can only be removed with professional dental cleaning. A basic scaling and polishing will remove plaque, calculus and stains to restore your smile. This process also allows us to better examine your teeth for any other possible dental problems. If done regularly as recommended, this is a gentle and basic procedure that will only take minutes and provide the longest duration in keeping your dental health on track.