Dental Scale and Clean In Sydney

The dentist usually begins by removing any plaque deposits stuck on or in between the teeth. This may be accomplished with an ultrasonic scaler that helps to loosen and dislodge the sticky substance. This is combined with a therapeutic wash and flush that helps to remove the plaque and food debris hiding in the pockets between your teeth using a micro spray of cool water.

The “scaling” portion of the procedure involves the use of a small instrument known as a “Scaler” to scrape away the plaque and tartar from the surface of your teeth. The ultrasonic cleaner may also be used at this juncture to clean below the gum line as well. Upon removing the plaque, the dentist will proceed to polish your teeth with a special type of toothpaste that may feel a little gritty but it helps to remove any bacteria still lingering on your teeth. Of course, a good polish will also make your teeth look and feel clean.

Finally, you may opt for a fluoride treatment, which essentially involves the dentist applying a cool fluoride-infused gel on the surface of your teeth to protect them against acid and bacteria.

What you can expect from a Dental Scale & Clean is a painless process that effectively leaves a fresh and clean sensation in your mouth.

A special procedure known as Root Planing recommended for patients with gum disease may be administered after Dental Scaling for a deeper clean. The “planning” portion of the procedure involves a scale & clean. This means cleaning and smoothening the post-scaling roughness below the gum level. Scaling and root planing is treated under local anesthesia.

You might be surprised to learn that there are varying types of tooth discolouration, from extrinsic, affecting the tooth’s surface, to intrinsic, which is internal to the tooth and often caused by tooth decay, tooth trauma, excess fluoride and more. That’s why it’s important to keep up with your regular dental check-ups to determine the cause of your tooth discolouration and the suitable treatment method, such as a scale & clean.

Should your teeth be suffering from more extensive decay or damage, rest assured that our expert team at No Gaps Dental is here to help. Root canal therapy will remove the infected pulp from your tooth to prevent the infection from spreading and clean and seal it. Dental crowns will help protect your teeth from future decay and damage and restore your natural tooth’s functionality and strength.

To book a professional Dental Scaling and Cleaning session, contact No Gaps Dental today – call our Sydney Dental Clinic at (02) 80076727.