A cleaner, healthier smile.
Professional dental hygiene helps remove plaque and calculus that brushing and flossing alone cannot always reach, supporting healthier teeth and gums.
Fresh, clean and comfortable
A professional clean removes build-up and helps you maintain your smile between regular dental visits.
Why hygiene matters
Prevention starts with healthy gums
Plaque is a sticky film that forms on teeth every day. If it is not removed effectively, it can harden into calculus, which cannot be brushed away at home.
Regular professional hygiene care, combined with good brushing and cleaning between your teeth, can help reduce plaque build-up and support healthy gums.
Your hygiene visit
What happens during a scale and polish?
Your appointment is tailored to the condition of your teeth and gums.
Assess
We assess your teeth and gums and discuss any concerns you have.
Scale
Calculus and plaque build-up are carefully removed from the tooth surfaces.
Polish
The teeth are polished to remove surface deposits and leave them feeling smoother.
Guidance
We can provide practical advice for brushing, interdental cleaning and ongoing care.
Good home care
Keep that clean feeling going
Brush twice daily
Use fluoride toothpaste and take time to clean around the gumline.
Clean between teeth
Floss or use interdental brushes to clean areas your toothbrush misses.
Regular reviews
Your dentist or oral health therapist can recommend an appropriate recall interval.
Healthy habits
Limit frequent sugary snacks and drinks to help protect your teeth.
FAQs
Dental hygiene FAQs
How often should I have a professional clean?
It depends on your oral health, gum condition and plaque/calculus build-up. Your dental team can recommend an interval that suits you.
Does a scale and polish hurt?
Most people find hygiene treatment comfortable. Teeth and gums can be more sensitive when there is significant build-up or gum inflammation, and we can adjust the approach to your comfort.
Can hygiene treatment whiten my teeth?
A professional clean can remove surface stains and make teeth look cleaner, but it does not bleach the natural colour of your teeth. Whitening is a separate treatment.
Look after your smile
Ready for a professional clean?
Book a hygiene appointment at The Dental Bach and give your teeth and gums the professional care they deserve.