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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.

Patient Reviews

People are talking about us

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…

Patient reviews

1527 Reviews

5.0

15th March 2025

Sunita was great, thorough and helpful. Roy, a super star as usual.

15th March 2025

First class treatment from start to finish

14th March 2025

It was all very efficient and everything was done as expected.There were no problems or surprises.I was very happy with the treatment and the overall process.

14th March 2025

How professional the whole team performed

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Deborah Eyles

I have been a patient at Cedar Dental for many years and have always been very happy with the service received. All of the staff are efficient and helpful. Would highly recommend Abbie Dundas, she is amazing!

13th March 2025

Professional service with treatment and options clearly explained. A pleasure to have my treatment there

13th March 2025

The whole team at Cedar are wonderful.I have been a patient of Abbie’s for many years and consider her to be the best dentist I have experienced. She is always happy, considerate and gives really good advice.

12th March 2025

Friendly staff

12th March 2025

Excellent customer service - high level of courtesy shown by all staff

12th March 2025

No problems whatsoever. As always a very efficient and professional service

11th March 2025

Very pleasant on reception, I arrived 10 mins early and was seen 5 mins before my appointment. My dentist is always very personable and talks through in detail what treatment he is giving and is very reassuring and relaxing. Very professional and polite staff and the surgery is always kept immaculate.

9th March 2025

I am a long-term patient of Mr Patel and have always been very satisfied under his care

8th March 2025

No one likes going to the dentist but the staff are so friendly and service efficient and professional it makes it as good as it can be!

6th March 2025

Very professional from start to finish

5th March 2025

Roy Patel goes over and beyond to be caring and helpful in his treatment and takes a personal interest in his patients. Louise the hygienist is caring and meticulous in her treatment.

2nd March 2025

Kindness of all staff. Confidence over many yrs in dentist.

1st March 2025

Respectful and friendly staff. Excellent treatment and care, well equipped and clean surgery. Consulted on decisions made with treatment.

28th February 2025

All the staff make you feel very relaxed during your visit.The treatment I received was very good and didn't experience any discomfort at all. The premises were very clean and tidy with nothing laying around.Would recommend this dental practice to everyone.

27th February 2025

We unfortunately got the time wrong, but were still seen. Good advice and friendly service.

27th February 2025

A lovely practice with excellent staff, especially our dentist Dr Dundas, she puts me at ease, explains everything clearly and makes sure I understand what is happening.

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