Scale & Polish

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Even with the most diligent brushing at home, plaque and tartar can build up in those hard-to-reach areas of your mouth. A professional scale and polish is a vital preventive treatment designed to remove these stubborn deposits and keep your teeth and gums in peak condition.

At Coulthard Dental Practice, our hygiene team provides a thorough, gentle cleaning experience that not only refreshes your breath and brightens your smile but also protects you against the early stages of gum disease. It is the simplest and most effective way to ensure your smile remains healthy for life.

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More than just a surface clean

A scale and polish at our Wilmslow dental practice is an essential health treatment. Over time, soft plaque hardens into tartar (calculus), which cannot be removed by a toothbrush alone. If left untreated, this can irritate the gums and lead to inflammation or gingivitis.

Our hygienists use specialised ultrasonic tools to gently vibrate away these hard deposits, followed by hand instruments for a precision finish. By removing the source of bacteria, we help to keep your gums firm, pink, and healthy, providing a solid foundation for the rest of your dental health.

Gentle removal of plaque and hard tartar
Professional polishing to remove surface stains
Personalised advice on brushing and interdental techniques
Early detection of potential gum health issues

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Boosting your confidence and health

The final stage of your treatment is the “polish.” Using a professional-grade prophylactic paste, we buff away external stains caused by everyday habits like drinking tea, coffee, or red wine. This leaves your teeth feeling smooth and looking noticeably brighter.

At Coulthard General & Specialist Dental Practice, we believe that a clean mouth is a healthy mouth. Patients often tell us that their mouth feels remarkably fresh and “squeaky clean” after their visit. Regular sessions at our Wilmslow dental practice not only enhance your smile’s appearance but also play a critical role in preventing bad breath and supporting your overall systemic well-being.

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Your path to a healthier smile

Gum health screening

We begin by checking the health of your gums and identifying any areas where plaque or tartar have accumulated.

Gentle scaling

Using modern, gentle techniques, we remove the hard tartar from the surfaces of your teeth and around the gum line.

Professional polish

We finish by polishing your teeth to remove surface stains and smooth the enamel, leaving your smile feeling refreshed and looking its best.

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Frequently asked questions

For most patients at our Wilmslow dental practice, we recommend a professional clean every six months. However, if you are prone to gum issues or have implants or are undergoing orthodontic treatment, we may suggest more frequent visits—every three or four months—to keep your mouth healthy.

The procedure is generally very comfortable. If you have particularly sensitive teeth, our hygienists can use more hand instrumentation or apply a numbing gel to ensure the process is completely pain-free and relaxed.

A scale and polish is a cleaning procedure that removes external stains and tartar to restore your teeth’s natural brightness. Tooth whitening is a chemical process that changes the internal colour of the tooth.

Once plaque has hardened into tartar (calculus), it bonds firmly to the tooth enamel. It is too hard to be removed by brushing or flossing at home. Only a dental professional using specialised equipment can safely remove it without damaging the tooth.

If your gums are slightly inflamed (gingivitis), they may bleed a little during the cleaning process. This is actually a sign that the treatment is necessary. As your gum health improves with regular visits and good home care, the bleeding will stop.

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Begin Your Journey to a Healthier Smile in Wilmslow

Whether you are looking for a trusted family dentist in Wilmslow or specialist dental treatment in Cheshire, our experienced team is here to help. Join Coulthard General & Specialist Practice today and experience personalised dental care tailored to you and your family.