Scaling & Polishing in Rawalpindi

Professional teeth cleaning to remove plaque, hardened tartar and surface stains while helping you maintain healthier teeth and gums.

If brushing is not removing the hard deposits around your teeth or you have noticed bleeding gums, bad breath or staining, scaling and polishing may be recommended after a dental examination.

At Reliance Hospital Dental Clinic in Bahria Town Phase 4, Rawalpindi, scaling and polishing is carried out as part of our preventive dental care. Our dental team includes Dr. Ayesha Javed, an Oral & Dental Surgeon with more than 5 years of clinical experience, Dr. Ayesha Aurangzeb, a dentist working in cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics with more than 5 years of experience, and senior dentist Lt. Col. (R) Dr. Rizwan Qureshi, who has 25 years of experience in dentistry.

A dental examination before cleaning also helps the dentist check whether your concern is simply tartar buildup or whether there are signs of gum disease, tooth decay, sensitivity or another dental problem that may require separate treatment.

What Scaling Removes

Scaling is used to remove deposits that cannot always be cleared through regular brushing at home.

It can help remove:

• Hardened plaque and tartar around the teeth and gum line

• Deposits in areas that are difficult to reach with a toothbrush

• Surface staining caused by tea, coffee, tobacco and everyday food or drinks

• Bacterial deposits associated with gum irritation

• Plaque buildup around crowded teeth, dental restorations or braces

Plaque that remains on the teeth can eventually harden into tartar, which needs professional removal. Cleaning between the teeth and brushing regularly remain important even after scaling.

If staining is your main concern rather than tartar, your dentist may also discuss whether professional teeth whitening would be suitable after your teeth and gums have been examined.

Who Should Book

You may want to book a dental examination for scaling and polishing if you have:

• Visible yellow or brown tartar around your teeth

• Gums that bleed while brushing or flossing

• Persistent bad breath

• Surface staining from tea, coffee or smoking

• A rough feeling around the lower front teeth or gum line

• Difficulty cleaning around braces or crowded teeth

• Not had a professional dental cleaning for some time

People with sensitive teeth often worry that scaling may damage their enamel. If you already have sensitivity, tell your dentist before treatment so the condition of your teeth and gums can be assessed first.

Dr. Ayesha Javed's dental work includes oral hygiene, gum-related problems and tooth sensitivity, making a clinical assessment useful when bleeding gums or sensitivity are part of the reason for your visit.

There is no single cleaning schedule that suits everyone. Your dentist can recommend how often you need professional cleaning based on tartar buildup, gum health, home cleaning and your individual dental history.

What to Expect

Your appointment normally starts with an examination of your teeth and gums.

The dentist checks where plaque and tartar have accumulated and whether there are signs of inflammation, cavities, sensitivity or deeper gum problems. If routine scaling and polishing is appropriate, the deposits are carefully removed from the teeth and around the gum line.

After scaling, the surfaces of the teeth are polished to leave them smoother and to reduce superficial staining.

You can tell the dental team if you have particularly sensitive teeth or have previously found scaling uncomfortable. The dentist can adjust the treatment according to your condition.

Some patients also worry that scaling causes gaps between teeth. Scaling removes tartar that has built up around the teeth. If a large amount of tartar was filling an existing space, that space may become more noticeable once the deposit has been removed. The cleaning itself does not move the teeth apart.

If the examination identifies decay, your dentist may recommend a restorative filling. If a tooth has deeper infection or damage involving the pulp, further assessment for root canal treatment may be required instead of treating the problem as a cleaning issue.

Aftercare

Your teeth may feel noticeably smoother after scaling and polishing. Some people can experience temporary sensitivity, particularly if there was significant tartar around the gum line or the teeth were already sensitive.

After your appointment:

• Brush your teeth twice daily with fluoride toothpaste

• Clean between your teeth using floss or an appropriate interdental cleaner

• Follow any brushing or oral hygiene instructions given by your dentist

• Avoid smoking and tobacco where possible

• Attend follow-up appointments if your dentist finds gum inflammation or another dental problem

Scaling helps remove existing deposits, but plaque begins forming again after cleaning. Good daily oral hygiene is therefore important for maintaining the result.

If your dentist identifies more significant gum disease, routine scaling and polishing may not be the only treatment required. The dental team will explain whether further periodontal or restorative treatment should be considered.

Book a Consultation

Looking for teeth scaling and polishing in Rawalpindi or Islamabad?

Reliance Hospital Dental Clinic is located in Civic Center, Bahria Town Phase 4, Rawalpindi, and provides professional dental cleaning alongside preventive, restorative and cosmetic dental care.

Your treatment starts with an examination so the dentist can check your gums, tartar buildup, tooth sensitivity and any other concerns before recommending treatment.

The Reliance Hospital dental team includes:

Dr. Ayesha Javed
Oral & Dental Surgeon
BDS, C-Ortho, C-Implant
More than 5 years of dental experience

Dr. Ayesha Aurangzeb
Cosmetic Dentistry & Orthodontics
BDS, RDS, C-Ortho, Dip Implants Operative
More than 5 years of dental experience

Lt. Col. (R) Dr. Rizwan Qureshi
Dentist & Endodontist
BDS, FCPS
25 years of dental experience

Meet the Reliance Hospital Dental Team

Clinic: Bahria Town Phase IV, Civic Center, Rawalpindi
Timings: Monday to Saturday, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Call: +92 326 8414921

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