Dental Cleaning & Hygiene (Scaling, Air-Polishing, Fluoride)

A professional hygiene appointment that removes hardened tartar and surface staining and finishes with a protective fluoride application. Scaling lifts mineralised deposits the toothbrush cannot reach, air-polishing removes stain and soft plaque from tea, coffee and smoking, and fluoride helps strengthen the enamel afterwards. The full package combines all three; lighter options are available if you only need part of the treatment. Regular professional cleaning is associated with healthier gums and fresher breath.

Professional dental cleaning at Gabinety 51 keeps the teeth and gums healthy by removing the deposits that daily brushing leaves behind. Over time, plaque mineralises into hard tartar (calculus) along the gumline and between the teeth, where it can irritate the gums; scaling uses ultrasonic and hand instruments to remove it. Air-polishing then uses a controlled jet of fine powder and water to lift stubborn surface stains from coffee, tea, red wine and tobacco, leaving the teeth visibly cleaner and smoother. A fluoride varnish applied at the end helps remineralise the enamel and is associated with reduced sensitivity. The practice's full hygiene package combines scaling, air-polishing and fluoride in one visit, while separate options — scaling with fluoride, air-polishing alone for both arches, or fluoride varnish — let the appointment be tailored to what your teeth actually need. Children's fluoride treatments are also offered as part of the practice's strong emphasis on prevention. A hygiene visit is a good opportunity for the dentist to check your gum health and brushing technique and to advise on home care, since long-term results depend largely on daily habits. Most people benefit from a professional clean once or twice a year, or more often if advised. The treatment is not painful for most patients, though sensitivity can occur where there is existing gum recession or inflammation.