{"id":12780,"date":"2025-09-17T07:46:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T07:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clinicatafur.com\/gibraltar\/?page_id=12780"},"modified":"2026-07-23T08:15:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T08:15:12","slug":"scale-and-polish","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/clinicatafur.com\/gibraltar\/scale-and-polish\/","title":{"rendered":"Scale and Polish"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||19px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;0dedf658-16fb-4e59-a2e0-260cc163bb3e&#8221; header_font=&#8221;Poppins||||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;38px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Scale &amp; Polish in Gibraltar <br \/>(Dental Hygiene)<\/p>\n<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;2c54da33-d9dc-466f-89e7-e558c7d15cfd&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#0e2d41&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#0e2d41&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||19px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|16px|16px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Professional scale and polish treatment helps remove plaque, hardened tartar and some external staining from areas that can be difficult to clean effectively at home. 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[et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.tafur-comparison ul {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  margin: 16px 0 0;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  padding-left: 21px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.tafur-comparison li {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  margin-bottom: 8px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.tafur-cta-box {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  padding: 42px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  border-radius: 14px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  background: var(--tafur-navy);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  color: var(--tafur-white);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  text-align: center;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.tafur-cta-box h2 {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  color: var(--tafur-white);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.tafur-cta-box p {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  max-width: 760px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  margin: 0 auto 25px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  color: var(--tafur-white);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.tafur-button {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  display: inline-block;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  padding: 13px 27px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  border: 2px solid var(--tafur-white);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  border-radius: 4px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  background: var(--tafur-white);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  color: var(--tafur-navy) !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  font-size: 16px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  font-weight: 700;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  text-decoration: none !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  transition:<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    background 0.2s ease,<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    color 0.2s ease;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.tafur-button:hover {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  background: transparent;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  color: var(--tafur-white) !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.tafur-small-note {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  color: var(--tafur-muted);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  font-size: 14px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  line-height: 1.6;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->@media (max-width: 900px) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .tafur-hygiene-grid,<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .tafur-card-grid,<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .tafur-comparison {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    grid-template-columns: 1fr;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .tafur-hygiene-grid.reverse .tafur-hygiene-image {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    order: initial;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .tafur-hygiene-grid {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    gap: 30px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->@media (max-width: 600px) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .tafur-hygiene-page {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    font-size: 16px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .tafur-hygiene-intro {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    margin-bottom: 40px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    text-align: left;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .tafur-hygiene-intro .tafur-lead {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    font-size: 18px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .tafur-hygiene-section {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    margin-bottom: 48px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .tafur-info-box,<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .tafur-card,<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .tafur-comparison > div,<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .tafur-cta-box {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    padding: 25px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/style>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"tafur-hygiene-page\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <!-- INTRODUCTION --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<section class=\"tafur-hygiene-intro\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <span class=\"tafur-eyebrow\">Professional preventive care<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<h2>Helping you maintain cleaner, healthier teeth and gums<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <pee class=\"tafur-lead\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    Regular professional cleaning complements your daily oral-hygiene routine<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    by removing deposits that brushing and interdental cleaning may not reach.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    Scale and polish treatment forms part of our<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <a href=\"https:\/\/clinicatafur.com\/gibraltar\/general-dentistry-tafur-gibraltar\/\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      general dentistry and preventive care<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    in Gibraltar. The appointment also provides an opportunity to review your<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    cleaning routine and identify areas that may need additional attention.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <!-- WHAT IS A SCALE AND POLISH --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<section class=\"tafur-hygiene-section\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"tafur-hygiene-grid\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<h2>What is a scale and polish?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          A scale and polish is a professional dental hygiene procedure that<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          removes deposits from the teeth and around the gumline.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          Scaling removes plaque and hardened calculus, commonly called<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          tartar. The teeth are then polished to smooth their surfaces and<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          help remove some minor external staining.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          The purpose is not only to make the teeth feel cleaner.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          Professional cleaning can also support healthy gums and allows the<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          clinical team to identify areas that may require closer assessment.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<figure class=\"tafur-hygiene-image\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <img<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          src=&#8221;https:\/\/clinicatafur.com\/gibraltar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/scale-and-polish-clean-at-tafur-dental-clinic-scaled.jpg&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          alt=&#8221;Professional scale and polish treatment at Tafur Dental Clinic Gibraltar&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          loading=&#8221;lazy&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        ><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><figcaption><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          Professional dental cleaning at Tafur Dental Clinic Gibraltar.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/figcaption><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/figure>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <!-- WHAT HAPPENS --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<section class=\"tafur-hygiene-section\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"tafur-info-box\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<h2>What happens during your appointment?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        The appointment begins with an assessment of your teeth, gums and<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        current oral hygiene needs. The cleaning method and instruments used<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        can then be adapted to your level of plaque, tartar and sensitivity.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<ul class=\"tafur-check-list\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          Plaque and hardened tartar are removed using appropriate<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          professional instruments.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          Difficult areas between the teeth and around the gumline are<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          carefully cleaned.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          The teeth may be polished to smooth their surfaces and reduce minor<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          external staining.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          You may receive personalised advice about brushing, flossing or<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          interdental cleaning.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          Any possible signs of decay, gum inflammation or another dental<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          concern can be referred for further clinical assessment.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <!-- WHO MAY BENEFIT --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<section class=\"tafur-hygiene-section\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<h2>Who may benefit from professional dental cleaning?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"tafur-card-grid\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<article class=\"tafur-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<h3>Plaque or tartar buildup<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          Professional cleaning can remove hardened deposits that cannot be<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          removed effectively with a normal toothbrush.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<article class=\"tafur-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<h3>Routine preventive care<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          A scale and polish may form part of a preventive dental-care plan<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          based on your individual oral-health needs.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<article class=\"tafur-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<h3>External staining<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          Polishing may reduce some superficial staining caused by substances<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          such as tea, coffee or tobacco.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <!-- GUM HEALTH --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<section class=\"tafur-hygiene-section\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"tafur-hygiene-grid reverse\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<h2>Scale and polish or gum disease treatment?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          A routine scale and polish is intended for preventive cleaning and<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          the removal of plaque, tartar and minor external stains.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          Patients with persistent bleeding gums, gum recession, deeper<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          periodontal pockets or other signs of periodontal disease may<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          require a more detailed gum assessment and targeted treatment.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          In these cases, the clinical team may recommend<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <a href=\"https:\/\/clinicatafur.com\/gibraltar\/gum-disease-gibraltar\/\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            gum disease treatment in Gibraltar<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          rather than routine hygiene alone.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<figure class=\"tafur-hygiene-image\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <img<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          src=&#8221;https:\/\/clinicatafur.com\/gibraltar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/scale-and-polish-clean.png&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          alt=&#8221;Professional dental cleaning to remove plaque and tartar&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          loading=&#8221;lazy&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        ><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><figcaption><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          Professional cleaning helps remove plaque and tartar from areas that<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          are difficult to reach at home.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/figcaption><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/figure>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <!-- FREQUENCY --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<section class=\"tafur-hygiene-section\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"tafur-info-box\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<h2>How often should you have a scale and polish?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        There is no single schedule that is appropriate for every patient.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        The recommended frequency depends on factors such as:<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<ul class=\"tafur-check-list\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<li>Your current gum health.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<li>How quickly plaque and tartar accumulate.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<li>Your home-cleaning routine.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<li>Your dental and periodontal history.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<li>Individual oral-health risk factors.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee class=\"tafur-small-note\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        Some patients attend approximately every six months, while others may<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        need professional cleaning more or less frequently following clinical<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        assessment.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <!-- SCALE AND POLISH VS WHITENING --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<section class=\"tafur-hygiene-section\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<h2>Is a scale and polish the same as teeth whitening?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"tafur-comparison\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<h3>Scale and polish<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          Removes plaque, tartar and some superficial external staining from<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          the surfaces of the teeth.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<ul><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<li>Supports preventive dental care.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<li>Helps maintain clean teeth and gums.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<li>Does not change the natural internal colour of the teeth.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<h3>Professional teeth whitening<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          Uses a professional 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<\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <!-- COMFORT --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<section class=\"tafur-hygiene-section\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<h2>Does a scale and polish hurt?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      Most patients find routine professional cleaning comfortable. You may<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      notice vibration, water spray or a light scraping sensation while<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      tartar is being removed.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      Patients with sensitive teeth, inflamed gums or heavier tartar deposits<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      may experience some temporary sensitivity or mild discomfort. Tell the<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      clinical team if your teeth are sensitive so the treatment can be<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      adapted where appropriate.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <!-- HOME CARE --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<section class=\"tafur-hygiene-section\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"tafur-info-box\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<h2>Supporting healthy teeth and gums at home<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        Professional cleaning complements your daily hygiene routine but does<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        not replace it. 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