Dental Cleaning & Scaling
Professional cleaning for healthy teeth and gums.
Dental cleaning and scaling removes tartar that drives gum disease – the leading cause of adult tooth loss.
Professional cleaning and scaling remove plaque and tartar to prevent gum disease and decay.
Why It Matters
Regular cleaning protects your teeth, gums and any restorations or implants.
How Often
Every 6–12 months for most people.
What scaling actually removes
Professional cleaning (scaling) removes plaque and hardened tartar that brushing cannot reach, especially below the gum line. Left in place, this bacterial build-up drives gum inflammation (gingivitis) and, eventually, the bone loss of periodontitis – the leading cause of tooth loss in adults.
Scaling vs deep cleaning
Routine scaling & polishing: removes tartar above and just below the gum line; usually every 6–12 months. Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing): for established gum disease, cleans deep pockets and smooths root surfaces, sometimes under local anaesthetic. The gum condition, not a fixed schedule, decides which you need.
Why it matters before cosmetic work
Veneers, crowns and implants placed on inflamed or diseased gums are built on unstable ground. A conservative dentist treats gum health first – it protects both natural teeth and any future restoration. Implant survival in particular depends on healthy surrounding tissue. See oral hygiene tips.
What good maintenance looks like
Cleaning intervals matched to your gum condition, brushing twice daily, interdental cleaning, and not smoking. Bleeding gums are a sign to be checked, not ignored. See dental aesthetics in Turkey.
This page is for general information and does not replace a dental examination. Follow your treating clinic’s instructions. Results are individual and cannot be guaranteed.
dental cleaning and scaling: key points
Routine scaling is every 6–12 months; deep cleaning treats established gum disease in deep pockets. Your gum condition decides which you need.
Gum health should be treated before any veneers, crowns or implants.
For the full overview, see our page on dental aesthetics in Turkey.
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