Dental Scaling & Cleaning in Currambine

Smiles in Currambine provides professional scale and clean services to prevent gum disease, remove plaque, and maintain optimal oral health.

Keep Your Teeth & Gums Healthy With Scale & Clean in Currambine

Even the most dedicated brushers will experience mild amounts of build-up. Plaque build-up on your tooth enamel can lead to cavities and gum disease. If left untreated, these problems can lead to symptoms of gingivitis, such as swollen and bleeding gums, and tooth loss.

Fortunately, with preventive care, it’s possible to preserve your natural teeth for a lifetime. A scale and clean, also called professional teeth cleaning, helps keep your teeth and gums healthy. This dental procedure is designed to remove plaque and tartar that can’t be removed with regular brushing.

Amazing Benefits of a Scale and Clean Treatment

A scale and clean is a great way to keep your teeth healthy and your gums healthy. It removes tartar and plaque build-up and leaves your teeth feeling fresh and clean. However, there are other benefits to receiving a scale and clean:

Scale and cleans can remove the stains on your teeth caused by coffee, tea, wine, and tobacco
A scale and clean procedure helps prevent gum disease by removing the build-up of tartar and plaque on your teeth, which is the leading cause of gum disease.
Scaling and cleaning can reduce or eliminate bad breath as it gets rid of the bacteria that causes the problem.
You can avoid spending a lot of money on other dental procedures if you take good care of your oral health and have a scale and clean on a regular basis. And even if you develop a cavity in your teeth, spotting it early will mean a much less expensive dental procedure.

Why Choose Us For Scale & Clean in Currambine

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a scale and clean appointment take?

A routine dental check-up with a scale and clean treatment generally takes 30 minutes to one hour and is completed in one visit.

How is a scale and clean performed?

Plaque deposits caught on or between the teeth are usually removed first by the dentist. An ultrasonic scaler, which helps to loosen and dislodge the sticky substance, can be used to do this. This is combined with a therapeutic wash and flush, which uses a tiny spray of cool water to remove plaque and food particles from the spaces between your teeth.

The scaling phase of the operation involves scraping plaque and tartar from the surface of your teeth with a small device called a scaler. The ultrasonic cleaner can also be utilized to clean below the gum line at this point. Your dentist will polish your teeth once all of the surfaces are smooth. A slow-speed handpiece with a soft rubber cup that spins at the end is used for polishing. A specific gritty toothpaste-like material called prophylaxis paste is scooped into the cup and swirled around on the teeth to make them glossy and smooth.

Finally, you may opt for a fluoride treatment, which essentially involves your dentist applying a cool fluoride-infused gel on the surface of your teeth to protect them against acid and bacteria. The fluoride gel is swished around in the mouth for at least 30-60 seconds. Following that, you are instructed to spit out as much as possible. Because the acids from bacteria in tartar and plaque have damaged the enamel surfaces, fluoride helps to strengthen them. After the fluoride has been applied, it is advised not to eat, drink, or rinse your mouth for 30 minutes.

Is professional teeth cleaning painful?

There is no pain involved with professional teeth cleaning. Your dentist can suggest several options to make the procedure more comfortable for you if you are experiencing discomfort. Your dentist can use numbing gel to reduce some of the sensitivity.

How often should I go to the dentist for a scale and clean treatment?

To ensure that your mouth remains healthy, we recommend a preventive scale and clean every six months if you have healthy teeth and gums.

If you have had gum disease in the past, we recommend a scale and clean more often every 3–4 months.

What is the cost of a scale and clean treatment?

Depending on your dental needs and plaque build-up, a routine dental check-up with a scale and clean treatment typically costs between $200 and $275 per visit. If an x-ray is required, the price could range from $300 to $400.

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Convenient Scheduling for Your Flexibility and Urgent Care for Dental Needs

We strive to accommodate the scheduling needs of your family. With evening and weekend appointment options, we’re confident we can find a time that works for your busy routine. If you’re experiencing pain or have a dental emergency, please call us immediately, and we’ll do our best to book you in as soon as possible.