A fresh, clean smile isn’t just about looks — it’s essential for your oral health.
Professional clean for brighter teeth
Prevent gum disease and inflammation
Regular or enhanced cleaning options
A comfortable, routine treatment
Keep your smile fresh and your gums healthy with regular professional cleaning.
A fresh, clean smile isn’t just about looks — it’s essential for your oral health. At Spixworth Dental Practice, one of the most common and valuable hygiene treatments we offer is the scale and polish. Whether you’re attending your regular NHS check-up or visiting us privately for a more thorough clean, a scale and polish helps remove the build-up that daily brushing can’t.
A scale and polish is a professional dental cleaning carried out by a hygienist or dentist. It involves two key steps:
This removes plaque (a sticky film of bacteria) and tartar (hardened plaque, also called calculus) from your teeth — especially in areas that are hard to reach with a toothbrush. Scaling is done using ultrasonic or manual instruments.
After scaling, your teeth are polished using a rotating brush and special paste. This smoothens the surface of your teeth, removes light stains, and leaves your smile feeling clean and refreshed.
Even the best oral hygiene routine can leave behind hidden plaque and tartar. Over time, these deposits can lead to:
Regular scaling and polishing help prevent these problems, keeping your mouth in optimal condition.
Smokers, diabetics, or those with a history of gum disease may benefit from more frequent visits.
Initial Assessment — we check your gum health and look for signs of inflammation.
Scaling — ultrasonic tools remove large deposits, followed by manual fine scaling.
Polishing — a gritty paste is applied to brighten and smoothen tooth surfaces.
Advice — you’ll receive tailored brushing, flossing, and interdental cleaning tips.
The treatment is typically painless, though some patients may feel mild sensitivity during or after the procedure — especially if there’s significant tartar build-up or gum inflammation.
Book a scale and polish at Spixworth Dental Practice and keep your gums healthy.
Spixworth Dental Practice
86 Crostwick Lane, Spixworth,
Norwich, NR10 3AF
