Scaling and Polishing
A properly clean start
Scaling removes the hardened deposits that brushing cannot shift; polishing smooths the surfaces afterwards so plaque finds it harder to re-attach.
About the treatment
What brushing cannot reach
Plaque that is not removed within a day or two hardens into calculus — tartar — which bonds to the tooth and cannot be brushed away. It sits above and below the gum line, holds bacteria against the gum and keeps the tissue inflamed.
Scaling removes those deposits from the crown and root surfaces. Polishing then smooths what is left and lifts surface staining. It is not a cosmetic add-on: a smooth surface is measurably harder for plaque to colonise.
- Removes hardened deposits above and below the gum line
- Lifts surface staining from tea, coffee and tobacco
- Smoother surfaces resist plaque re-forming
- Cleaning technique reviewed with you at the same visit
Why Aurum Dental Clinic
Scaling and polishing, done properly
Specialist expertise, an unhurried approach, and a plan you understand before anything begins.
Specialist-led
Planned and carried out by M.D.S-qualified clinicians, not referred out mid-course.
Precise technique
Careful diagnosis and unhurried, meticulous work at every stage.
Clear plans
What we found, what we recommend and what it costs — explained before we begin.
Genuinely gentle
A calm, patient approach for anxious and first-time patients alike.
Questions & answers
Everything you need to know
Still unsure about scaling and polishing? Our team is always happy to talk it through and answer anything that is on your mind.
It depends on how quickly you build up deposits and on your gum health. Some people need it twice a year, others more often — we advise based on what we actually see.
Related care
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Treatments our periodontics team carries out alongside this one. If you are not sure which applies to you, bring the question to a consultation — we will tell you what we find.
Or see every treatment we offer.
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