The foundation of a beautiful and healthy smile begins with proper oral hygiene. At Harmony, our Smile Makers provide you with top-notch dental care, which includes your routine scale and polish treatments. Whether you have been our patient for years or are new to our practice, we offer a personalized experience that focuses on your oral health and well-being.
Maintaining your oral health is a vital aspect of your overall well-being. A regular dental hygiene routine, which includes brushing and flossing, is essential for keeping your teeth and gums healthy.
However, even with meticulous care at home, some areas of your mouth can be challenging to reach and clean thoroughly. Plaque and tartar can accumulate over time, potentially leading to oral health issues, such as cavities, gum disease, or bad breath. This is where professional dental cleaning comes into play.
We offer Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT), a revolutionary Airflow® Swiss innovation that offers a lifetime of pain-free oral care for both children and adults.
GBT replaces traditional dental cleaning with a gentle, pain-free approach. Using warm water, air, and a soft powder delivered by Airflow® technology, GBT gently and effectively removes plaque from your teeth and gums.
Scaling and polishing is a professional dental cleaning procedure that removes plaque, tartar, and stains from your teeth, leaving them clean and smooth. It is performed by a dental hygienist or a dentist.
While brushing and flossing at home are essential for daily oral hygiene, they cannot completely remove all the plaque and tartar that accumulate over time. Tartar, a hardened form of plaque, can only be removed by a dental professional using specialized tools. Regular scaling and polishing not only removes tartar and plaque buildup, preventing gum disease and tooth decay, but it also eliminates surface stains, leaving your smile brighter and fresher.
Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) is an innovative approach to professional teeth cleaning that focuses on the detection and removal of biofilm (bacterial plaque) using a minimally invasive technique. Unlike traditional scaling and polishing, GBT utilizes a special dye to highlight plaque, followed by the gentle removal of biofilm with AIRFLOW® technology, which uses a combination of air, water, and fine powder to clean teeth surfaces effectively.
Scaling and polishing is a preventive cleaning focused on removing plaque and tartar from tooth surfaces above the gumline, typically recommended every six months for individuals with good oral health. Deep cleaning, on the other hand, is a therapeutic treatment for gum disease, targeting plaque and tartar below the gumline and smoothing root surfaces to promote gum reattachment. This more extensive procedure, often requiring local anesthesia, is recommended for those with gum disease to prevent further damage and promote healing.
It is recommended to have a scale and polish every six months as part of your routine dental check-up. However, your dentist may recommend more frequent cleanings depending on your individual needs and oral health condition. Patients wearing braces, those with diabetes, and heavy smokers may benefit from more frequent scale & polish treatments.
The procedure is usually painless, but some patients may experience slight discomfort or sensitivity. If you have concerns about sensitivity, please inform your dentist before the procedure.
A typical scale and polish session can take anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes.
No, scaling and polishing are safe procedures when performed by a qualified dental professional. The instruments used are designed to be gentle on your teeth and gums.
Scaling and polishing can improve your oral health by removing plaque and tartar, preventing gum disease and tooth decay. It can also brighten your smile by removing surface stains and making your teeth feel smoother and cleaner.
Yes, professional dental cleaning is safe and is recommended for both children and adults.