How a Scale and Clean Can Help
A professional scale and clean plays an important role in maintaining both your oral health and overall wellbeing. By removing plaque and hardened tartar from around the teeth and gumline, it helps prevent gum disease, tooth decay, and bad breath. Regular cleans also reduce gum inflammation and bleeding, keep teeth feeling smooth and fresh, and allow early signs of dental issues to be identified before they become more serious. Over time, routine scale and clean appointments support healthier gums, stronger teeth, and a brighter, more confident smile.
What Is a Scale and Clean?
A scale and clean is a professional dental treatment that removes hardened plaque (tartar) and bacteria from around the teeth and gumline — areas that regular brushing and flossing can’t fully reach.
Using modern ultrasonic and hand instruments, we carefully clean your teeth, polish the enamel, and assess your gum health. Regular cleans help prevent gum disease, tooth decay and bad breath, while supporting long-term oral health.
Who Can Benefit from a Scale and Clean?
A scale and clean is recommended if you:
Want to maintain healthy teeth and gums
Notice bleeding gums or bad breath
Are prone to plaque or tartar build-up
Have staining from coffee, tea, wine or smoking
Are overdue for a routine dental visit
Why Choose This Treatment?
Patients value regular scale and clean appointments because they:
Help prevent gum disease and tooth decay
Reduce inflammation and bleeding of the gums
Leave teeth feeling smooth, clean and fresh
Remove surface stains for a brighter smile
Allow early detection of dental issues
How Treatment Works
1. Gum & Oral Health Check
We examine your teeth and gums to assess plaque levels, inflammation and overall oral health.
2. Gentle Scaling of Teeth
Plaque and tartar are carefully removed from around the teeth and gumline using precise instruments.
3. Polishing & Stain Removal
Teeth are polished to remove surface stains and create a smooth, clean finish.
4. Personalised Advice
We provide tailored guidance to help you maintain excellent oral health between visits.
Why Choose Adelaide Cosmetic Dentistry for a Scale and Clean?
- Gentle, thorough cleans tailored to sensitive gums
- Modern equipment for comfortable, efficient treatment
- Experienced clinicians focused on preventative care
- Convenient Unley location serving greater Adelaide
Frequently Asked Questions
Most patients benefit from a professional clean every six months, though some may need more frequent visits.
For most people, it’s very comfortable. If your gums are sensitive, we adjust the treatment to ensure comfort.
Yes. Polishing helps reduce surface stains caused by coffee, tea, wine and smoking.
Often, yes. Removing plaque and tartar can significantly improve breath freshness.
Yes. Even with excellent brushing, plaque can harden into tartar that only professional cleaning can remove.
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