Cosmetic Treatments
Scale and Polish (Tartar Removal)
Scaling, more commonly known as scale and polish or tartar removal, is a clinical procedure that clears hardened plaque deposits from the tooth surface. It sits under both cosmetic and general dental health, since it affects the appearance of your smile just as much as the health of your gum tissue. The sections below cover the stages of the procedure, the sensitivity that can follow it, and the concerns patients raise most often.
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