Prevention and check-ups
Professional cleaning removes hardened plaque (tartar) that brushing at home cannot, and is usually combined with practical advice on keeping your teeth and gums clean.
This page describes a common dental treatment. Please contact the clinic to confirm whether it is available and suitable for you.
Plaque that is not removed can harden into tartar, which collects along the gum line. A professional clean, sometimes called scaling and polishing, removes this build-up using hand or ultrasonic instruments.
The dental team may also show you brushing and cleaning techniques that suit your teeth, such as how to clean between them. Gums that are inflamed can feel tender during cleaning; tell the team if anything is uncomfortable.
You may want to book a visit if:
This page is general information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for professional dental advice. A dentist will examine you and explain the options that suit your situation. If you have severe pain, swelling or an injury, seek urgent care.
Get started
Book an open time online, or send a request and the clinic will contact you to arrange a time that suits you.
The clinic calls you to confirm every booking. A request without a time is not a booking until the clinic agrees one with you.
