Teeth cleaning (scaling and polishing) in Agadir: why, how often and how?

Why does tartar form?

After every meal, a film of bacteria called plaque settles on the teeth. If brushing does not remove it, it mineralises on contact with saliva within a few days and becomes tartar, hard and firmly attached. Tartar builds up mostly behind the lower front teeth and on the upper molars, then below the gum line, where it keeps the gums inflamed.

What does a professional cleaning do?

Scaling removes tartar and plaque above and just below the gum line. It stops the bleeding and bad breath linked to gingivitis, prevents periodontitis (receding gums, loose teeth) and removes surface stains from tea, coffee or tobacco. It is also the occasion for a full check of the mouth.

What happens during the session

A cleaning session has three steps:

• Ultrasonic scaling: a vibrating tip loosens the tartar, with a water spray to rinse.
• Hand instruments for hard-to-reach areas.
• Polishing with a mildly abrasive paste to smooth the surfaces and slow the return of plaque.

Does it hurt? How often?

Cleaning is not painful; sensitivity to cold is possible during the session and for a few days afterwards, especially if there was a lot of tartar or the gums were inflamed. Gums may bleed slightly during the session and stop bleeding once they are healthy.

A yearly cleaning is the minimum; every six months is advised for smokers, people with diabetes, those wearing braces or dentures, and anyone with a history of gum disease.

Cleaning at Centre Dentaire BAHA, Agadir

Scaling and polishing are part of the preventive care offered at Centre Dentaire BAHA in Agadir, for adults and teenagers, including visitors who want a check-up and cleaning during their stay. It is also carried out before any whitening, orthodontic treatment or denture.