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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.<\/span> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/nutricentar.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/sl4-300×200.jpg” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_phone=”height: 200px;”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/musicdent.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/musicdent-prije-poslije2.jpg” title_text=”musicdent-prije-poslije2″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|25px|25px|25px|25px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”3%|10%||5%|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”3%|0%||0%|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”wk-podnaslov” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”||||||||” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”64px” header_line_height=”1.2em” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_text_align=”left” header_2_text_color=”#393831″ header_2_font_size=”43px” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” custom_margin=”||9px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ header_2_font_size_tablet=”44px” header_2_font_size_phone=”30px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_line_height_tablet=”1.3em” header_2_line_height_phone=”1.3em” header_2_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|300|||||||” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||29px|||” custom_padding=”11px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Dental calculus, commonly known as tartar, forms when soft plaque \u2014 a biofilm composed of food debris and bacteria \u2014 mineralizes on the tooth surface.<\/span> Professional ultrasonic scaling effectively removes these deposits, preserving gum health and preventing further bone deterioration.<\/span><\/p>\n For patients with healthy gums, we recommend <\/span>professional cleaning and polishing once or twice a year<\/b> as part of regular preventive care.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”#contact” button_text=”Book your appointment” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”19px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#393831″ button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”9px” custom_margin=”||25px||false|false” custom_padding=”|40px||40px|false|true” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”3%|10%||5%|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”3%|0%||0%|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”wk-podnaslov” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”||||||||” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”64px” header_line_height=”1.2em” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_text_align=”left” header_2_text_color=”#393831″ header_2_font_size=”43px” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” custom_margin=”||9px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ header_2_font_size_tablet=”44px” header_2_font_size_phone=”30px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_line_height_tablet=”1.3em” header_2_line_height_phone=”1.3em” header_2_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|300|||||||” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||29px|||” custom_padding=”11px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]After scaling, the teeth are polished using a fine-grain prophylactic paste. 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<\/span>Regular <\/span>scaling<\/b>, <\/span>tooth polishing<\/b>, and <\/span>airflow cleaning (air polishing)<\/b> are highly effective professional procedures that help maintain optimal oral health and restore the natural brilliance of your teeth.<\/span><\/p>\nScaling (Professional Tartar Removal)<\/h2>\n
<\/span>If not removed, it can lead to <\/span>gum inflammation<\/b>, <\/span>periodontal disease<\/b>, and even <\/span>bone loss<\/b>, which may eventually cause tooth mobility and tooth loss.<\/span><\/p>\nPolishing<\/h2>\n
\nPolishing smooths the enamel surface, making it harder for plaque and tartar to accumulate again, while restoring the teeth\u2019s natural gloss and brightness.
\nThis finishing step enhances both the look and feel of your teeth, leaving your smile refreshed, clean, and radiant.
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<\/span>This technique uses a <\/span>fine jet of air, water, and sodium bicarbonate or glycine powder<\/b> to gently remove all surface pigments and deposits from the enamel, restoring the natural whiteness of your teeth without abrasion or damage.<\/span><\/p>\n