Scaling and polishing is a dental procedure that removes unwanted deposits like dental plaque and calculus, also known as tartar from the tooth surfaces accumulated from daily meals. This procedure is seen as a general care dental service in Chennai.
The scaling procedure refers to removing any tartar and plaque deposits stuck on your teeth. Plaque is a soft, waxy and yellowish substance that naturally accumulates on teeth over a period of time.
The polishing procedure happens after thoroughly removing plaque and tartar through the scaling process, after which the dentist will then proceed to polish your teeth.
Plaque bacteria gradually hardens into hard, yellow or brown tartar that cannot be removed with regular toothbrushing. It then needs to be removed with special equipment (this is a stronger stain remover tool known as “Prophyjet” to ‘blast away’ the stubborn stains). Solely professional dental tools can remove this tartar build-up.
The polishing process will remove any stains from your teeth which may have accumulated over time and give it a nice and natural shine at the end of the treatment.
This procedure thoroughly cleans teeth which in turn will give you a brighter smile. It is strongly advised to visit a dentist once every six months to maintain a healthy set of gums and teeth.