General Dentistry
At AP Smilecare, we’re here to help you keep your teeth looking and feeling their best. If you’ve noticed a build-up of plaque or tartar, staining on your teeth, or your mouth just doesn’t feel as fresh as it used to, you may be thinking it’s time for a scale and polish.
A dental scale and polish is one of the most effective ways to remove any stubborn plaque, tartar, and surface stains that can’t always be removed with brushing alone. Keeping on top of your scale and polishes helps keep your teeth and gums happy, healthy and reduces the risk of developing gum disease and other oral health problems
A scale and polish is a professional teeth cleaning treatment carried out by a dentist or hygienist. During the treatment, we carefully remove hardened plaque and tartar from around your teeth and gum line using specialist instruments. Once your teeth have been thoroughly cleaned, we polish them to help remove any superficial stains and leave your teeth feeling smooth and shiny.
Even with excellent brushing and flossing habits, plaque can still build up in those hard-to-reach areas you can’t see in the bathroom mirror. Over time, it hardens into tartar, which needs to be removed by a professional.
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Even with a fantastic oral hygiene routine, stubborn plaque still builds up. That’s why we recommend having a dental scale and polish every six months alongside your routine dental check-up, just to make sure everything is squeaky clean.
Having a regular scale and polish is one of the easiest ways to keep your gums healthy. As well as helping your smile look and feel its best, these appointments allow us to keep a close eye on your oral health and pick up on any concerns early, giving you greater peace of mind between check-ups.
It might be time for a dental teeth cleaning if you have:
If it’s been a while since your last scale and polish, or you feel your teeth could benefit from a professional clean, we’d love to hear from you!
Whether you’re already a patient or considering joining us at our Blackburn dental practice, you can book a scale and polish appointment whenever you need one. Our friendly team is always happy to help keep teeth and gums healthy!
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A scale and polish can make a real difference to the appearance of your smile, especially if you’ve noticed staining from things like tea, coffee, red wine or smoking. These everyday habits can gradually leave marks on the surface of your teeth, causing them to lose some of their natural brightness over time.
The good news is that a professional scale and polish can remove much of this surface staining, helping your teeth look cleaner, brighter and healthier. It’s often one of the first things patients notice after treatment, and many tell us they can’t stop running their tongue over their teeth afterwards because they feel so smooth and clean!
It’s important to remember, though, that a scale and polish isn’t the same as teeth whitening. While it can lift away surface stains and reveal the natural colour of your teeth underneath, it won’t actually change the natural shade of your teeth. If you’re looking for a noticeably whiter smile, professional teeth whitening is the best option.
In fact, many patients choose to have a scale and polish before whitening treatment. Removing plaque, tartar and surface staining first gives you a lovely clean starting point and helps you get the most from your whitening treatment.
For most patients, a scale and polish is a straightforward and comfortable procedure. If you have sensitive teeth or inflamed gums, you may experience some mild discomfort during treatment, but our friendly team will always work carefully to make sure you feel as comfortable as possible throughout your appointment.
If you’ve been putting off a visit because you’re nervous, please don’t worry. We’ll explain everything clearly and make sure you feel relaxed and comfortable from start to finish.
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If you’d like to book a scale and polish in Blackburn, we’d be delighted to welcome you to AP Smilecare. Whether you have regular hygiene appointments or it’s been a while since your last professional clean, our team will make sure you feel comfortable throughout your visit.
A scale and polish is one of the easiest ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy. If you’re due for a professional cleaning, have noticed staining or tartar build-up, or would simply like your teeth to feel cleaner, we’re here to help. To book an appointment with our friendly team, just give us a call on 01254 297000 or book online right here. Or, if you prefer, you can request a callback or email us at enquiries@apsmilecare.co.uk, and we’ll be in touch to answer any questions you may have.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Amazing, professional staff. Always make you feel comfortable and welcomed as soon as you step foot into the practice.
AP Smilecare are an excellent dental practice. Myself and my family have been with the practice a number of decades.
A Friendly practice I have used for years. my dentist Jo Prasad always explains what treatment is needed, her manner is so relaxing and the dentistry top notch.
Excellent staff who put my children at ease for their first ever oral check. Thankyou
Once again a great experience visiting apsmilecare in Blackburn. They are so friendly and welcoming and listen well to their customers needs.
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| Tuesday | 8:45am - 6:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:45am - 6:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:45am - 6:00pm |
| Friday | 8:45am - 5:30pm |
| Saturday | By arrangement |
| Sunday | Closed |
