Scale and Polish

A 'scale and polish' cleans your teeth very thoroughly.

Scaling removes the tartar which forms on your teeth like scale inside a kettle. You cannot remove it by brushing your teeth. Scaling also removes trapped food and plaque containing millions of germs which can cause tooth decay and gum disease. Stains from coffee, tea, cigarettes or red wine are also cleaned away when your dentist polishes your teeth.

A dentist or hygienist will scale your teeth. If you clean your teeth thoroughly anyway, your scale and polish will take less time.

What happens?

There are two ways to scale teeth.

  • Hand scalers – these come in different sizes and shapes, to reach different parts of your teeth.
  • Electric scalers – these use very fast vibration with water. The water is sucked out of your mouth. A hand scaler is used to check whether the teeth are completely clean.

For polishing, your dentist will use a rotating brush or rubber polish with toothpaste. Scaling cleans above and below the gums. If you have gum disease, scaling needs to be deeper, around the roots of the teeth. This is called 'root planing'. Your dentist may give you a local anaesthetic to make it more comfortable. Your dentist or hygienist will tell you about the best way to clean your teeth and gums thoroughly at home.

What are the benefits?

  • Regular scaling and polishing helps to keep your teeth and gums healthy by making it easier for you to clean at home. You should see and feel the difference.
  • If your gums bleed when you brush, which you can prevent by regular scaling and cleaning your teeth thoroughly at home.

We recommend all Cedar Dental Care patients have regular hygiene treatments at least once to twice a year alongside your routine dental health reviews.

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The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Cedar Dental Care. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us…

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29th November 2024

I feel that my needs are met both by the professional treatment that I received and also by the personal courtesies shown by staff.

29th November 2024

the dentist was kind and thorough as he always is I never have a problem with the practice or my dentist.

28th November 2024

I’ve been a patient for 20 years and recommend members of my family and extended family already to the practice

27th November 2024

All staff are always,100% professional and pleasant

26th November 2024

The professional display shown by whatever receptionist you happen to speak to right through to the treatment delivered by the dental surgeon is top drawer

26th November 2024

Very professional, I've had excellent treatment over the years and never had any concerns at all. Always able to discuss issues with Rav and he always listens before we agree on the appropriate treatment. Very satisfied.

26th November 2024

caring, friendly, professional & relaxed all of which is of GREAT help when you really don't want to be there

25th November 2024

Treatment was performed efficiently and effectively in a friendly manner. If you need dental treatment that’s what want.

24th November 2024

I’ve been using Cedar Dental Care for over 40 years, I think that says it all. Always been more than satisfied.

23rd November 2024

Friendly staff

23rd November 2024

Bedside manner and personal service

23rd November 2024

Dentist and dental nurse always helpful and highly experienced

22nd November 2024

Excellent service, made to feel relaxed

22nd November 2024

Excellent dental care.

21st November 2024

Overall an excellent experience

21st November 2024

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21st November 2024

Superb customer service from every member of the team. Made to feel like a valued customer. Excellent delivery and execution of services too

20th November 2024

Booking the appointment and the time I spend in the dentist’s chair is always straightforward and stress free. I have been a patient at this practice for > 30 years and have never had any cause for complaint

20th November 2024

I always feel confident that Rav knows what he is doing.

19th November 2024

Very professional and friendly - Abigail Dundas

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