Both dentists and dental hygienists can carry out scale and polish treatment, but in most cases it can be better to see a dental hygienist.
They are able to spend more time cleaning your teeth, unlike a dentist whose appointment times are often very restrictive. Hygienists often spend most of their time carrying out this treatment, making them really effective at it.
Check out our latest price list here. Quite like brushing your teeth with a really fast electric toothbrush. Keep your teeth and gums healthy with a regular scale and polish, saving you money on dental treatment in the long run. Book an appointment with us today by calling or visit our contact us page for more information. Book an appointment by calling us on , sending us a WhatsApp message or emailing us at info bensondental. Book your appointment online now! I have been coming to this dentist for years.
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It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Click the button below to chat on WhatsApp or send us an email to info bensondental. Neither study compared scale and polish treatments provided by different professionals, e. We judged the certainty of the evidence to be high for gingivitis, probing depths, calculus and quality of life, but low for plaque, and low to very low for patient perception of oral cleanliness.
The certainty of evidence for costs was very low. The high-certainty evidence for gingivitis means that we can be confident that routine scale and polish does not significantly reduce the signs of mild gum disease when measured up to three years. For adults without severe periodontitis who regularly access routine dental care, routine scale and polish treatment makes little or no difference to gingivitis, probing depths and oral health-related quality of life over two to three years follow-up when compared with no scheduled scale and polish treatments high-certainty evidence.
There may also be little or no difference in plaque levels over two years low-certainty evidence. Routine scaling and polishing reduces calculus levels compared with no routine scaling and polishing, with six-monthly treatments reducing calculus more than monthly treatments over two to three years follow-up high-certainty evidence , although the clinical importance of these small reductions is uncertain. Available evidence on the costs of the treatments is uncertain.
The studies did not assess adverse effects. Many dentists or hygienists provide scaling and polishing for patients at regular intervals, even for those at low risk of developing periodontal disease. There is debate over the clinical and cost effectiveness of 'routine scaling and polishing' and the optimal frequency at which it should be provided for healthy adults. A 'routine scale and polish' treatment is defined as scaling or polishing, or both, of the crown and root surfaces of teeth to remove local irritational factors plaque, calculus, debris and staining , which does not involve periodontal surgery or any form of adjunctive periodontal therapy such as the use of chemotherapeutic agents or root planing.
Routine scale and polish treatments are typically provided in general dental practice settings. The technique may also be referred to as prophylaxis, professional mechanical plaque removal or periodontal instrumentation. To determine the beneficial and harmful effects of routine scaling and polishing for periodontal health. To determine the beneficial and harmful effects of routine scaling and polishing at different recall intervals for periodontal health.
To determine the beneficial and harmful effects of routine scaling and polishing for periodontal health when the treatment is provided by dentists compared with dental care professionals dental therapists or dental hygienists. No restrictions were placed on the language or date of publication when searching the electronic databases. Randomised controlled trials of routine scale and polish treatments, with or without oral hygiene instruction, in healthy dentate adults without severe periodontitis.
We excluded split-mouth trials. Two review authors screened the results of the searches against inclusion criteria, extracted data and assessed risk of bias independently and in duplicate.
We used a fixed-effect model for meta-analyses. We contacted study authors when necessary to obtain missing information. We included two studies with participants in the analyses. Both studies were conducted in UK general dental practices and involved adults without severe periodontitis who were regular attenders at dental appointments.
One study measured outcomes at 24 months and the other at 36 months. Neither study measured adverse effects, changes in attachment level, tooth loss or halitosis.
The next step is to 'polish' the teeth to make the surface really smooth. While polishing removes stains leaving teeth bright and shiny, it is not just a cosmetic procedure. It also smoothes away minor imperfections and patches of rough texture on the teeth to protect against further plaque build up.
Your dentist will advise you how often you should have a scale and polish. It's important to remember that professional cleaning is an addition to a good daily oral health routine, and should never replace twice daily brushing with a fluoride toothpaste. They may recommend using a toothpaste such as Corsodyl Toothpaste to help remove plaque between visits to the dentist.
Plaque bacteria is one of the most common causes of gum disease. But do you know how it causes gum disease - and what you can do about it? One of the leading causes of tooth loss is periodontitis, a serious and irreverible advanced stage of gum disease.
Act now to help prevent gum disease. Corsodyl 0. For the treatment of gingivitis. Always read the label. All information appearing on this site is reserved for residents of the UK only. All rights reserved.
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