Scaling is carried out by a dentist or hygienist to remove deposits from your teeth. Plaque is a soft, sticky substance that builds up on your teeth. It is mostly made up of bacteria. The bacteria in plaque feed on sugar from food and drink, producing acids as a waste product. The acids attach to the teeth by dissolving the minerals in the tooth surface. If this happens too often, tooth decay results.
Tartar (also known as ‘calculus’), formed by hardened plaque, helps plaque to gather and makes it harder to remove when you brush. You can’t remove tartar just by brushing your teeth, but a dentist or hygienist can remove it using special instruments – this is known as scaling.
A dentist or hygienist can also polish your teeth. This removes stains from coffee, tea, cigarettes and red wine; and it makes it more difficult for plaque to stick to your teeth.
If you clean your teeth very thoroughly at home, your scale and polish treatment will take less time.
Dentists and hygienists use two types of instruments for scaling:
For polishing, your dentist will use a rotating brush or rubber polisher with a special toothpaste.
A hygienist appointment at Manor Dental Practice costs £80.00, while hygiene direct access appointments (without needing a prior dentist referral) are priced at £85.00.
This varies by individual, but hygiene appointments are generally recommended every three to six months.
Teeth cleaning is generally a comfortable procedure, though some patients with sensitive gums may notice mild discomfort during the appointment.
Cleaning can help remove surface staining and improve the natural appearance of your teeth, though it isn’t the same as a professional whitening treatment.
Not necessarily. Manor Dental Practice offers hygiene direct access appointments, meaning you can book directly with our hygienist without a prior referral from a dentist.
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“What a wonderful team! They provide a comfortable environment, are personable and incredibly knowledgeable. Highly recommend!”
“I have recently moved to the area and needed emergency dental treatment. On the recommendation of my new neighbours, I…”
“Recently transferred across to this practice and have been super impressed with the team. I've had a check-up and hygienist…”
“Friendly, professional service. Full explanation of work was given, very gentle treatment and a great, friendly dental team. Highly recommended.”
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“In Bath on a visit and needed to attend an emergency appointment for my family member. We were treated with…”
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