Scaling, Polishing, and Airflow Cleaning: Essential Care for a Healthy and Radiant Smile
Dental calculus, plaque buildup, and surface stains caused by coffee, tea, or smoking can affect both the health of your gums and the aesthetics of your smile.
Regular scaling, tooth polishing, and airflow cleaning (air polishing) are highly effective professional procedures that help maintain optimal oral health and restore the natural brilliance of your teeth.
Scaling (Professional Tartar Removal)
Dental calculus, commonly known as tartar, forms when soft plaque — a biofilm composed of food debris and bacteria — mineralizes on the tooth surface.
If not removed, it can lead to gum inflammation, periodontal disease, and even bone loss, which may eventually cause tooth mobility and tooth loss.
Professional ultrasonic scaling effectively removes these deposits, preserving gum health and preventing further bone deterioration.
For patients with healthy gums, we recommend professional cleaning and polishing once or twice a year as part of regular preventive care.
Polishing
Polishing smooths the enamel surface, making it harder for plaque and tartar to accumulate again, while restoring the teeth’s natural gloss and brightness.
This finishing step enhances both the look and feel of your teeth, leaving your smile refreshed, clean, and radiant.
Airflow Cleaning (Air Polishing)
For patients with visible stains and discoloration caused by coffee, tea, or smoking, air polishing provides an excellent solution.
This technique uses a fine jet of air, water, and sodium bicarbonate or glycine powder to gently remove all surface pigments and deposits from the enamel, restoring the natural whiteness of your teeth without abrasion or damage.
The combination of scaling, polishing, and air polishing not only enhances the beauty of your smile but also contributes significantly to long-term oral health, keeping your gums and teeth strong and healthy.