Scale & Polish

Regular scaling and polishing is vital for the maintenance of  healthy gums. At Bedford Dental Sandra Clarke our hygienist provides excellent treatment and oral hygiene instruction thus insuring patients are able to continue good oral hygiene at home.

The professional cleaning of teeth is sometimes referred to as prophylaxis (or prophy for short). It’s a Greek word which means “to prevent beforehand” – in this case, it helps prevent gum disease.

How are dental cleanings done?

The dental hygienist or dentist uses specialized instruments to gently remove these deposits without harming the teeth. The teeth are generally cleaned using a combination of fine hand instruments and ultrasonic scalers.