Teeth Cleaning (Scaling and Polishing) in Bilekahalli, Bengaluru

When you might need it

You may need a cleaning if you notice:

• Gums that bleed when you brush or floss.
• Hard yellow or brown deposits on your teeth, often behind the lower front teeth.
• Bad breath that doesn't go away.
• Stains from tea, coffee, tobacco or paan.
• Red, swollen or receding gums, or teeth that feel loose: signs of gum disease.

Gum disease often causes no pain until it is advanced, so it is usually found at a check-up. It is more common in people who smoke or chew tobacco, people with diabetes and during pregnancy, so regular cleaning matters more for them.

Your options

At the examination, we measure the space between the gum and each tooth (the gum pocket) to decide which you need. If gum disease is advanced, gum surgery may also be needed; we'll explain if this applies to you.

What happens, step by step

1. Examination. We check your teeth and gums, measure the gum pockets, and take X-rays if needed to check the bone around the teeth.
2. Scaling. An ultrasonic scaler loosens the tartar with vibration and a water spray, and fine hand instruments remove what is left. Sensitive areas can be numbed.
3. Deep cleaning, if needed. For gum disease, the areas below the gum are cleaned and the root surfaces smoothed under local anaesthesia, usually over 2 visits.
4. Polishing. The teeth are polished with a paste to remove stains and smooth the surface, so plaque sticks less easily.
5. Advice. We show you the brushing and between-teeth cleaning that suit your mouth, and suggest when to come back.
6. Review, after deep cleaning. After about 6–8 weeks, we measure the gum pockets again to check how the gums have healed.

Possible risks

Scaling is a routine procedure with few risks:

• Sensitivity to cold for a few days, because tartar that covered the tooth surface has been removed. A sensitivity toothpaste helps.
• Gums that bleed or feel sore for a day or two, especially if they were inflamed.
• Gaps between teeth looking bigger once tartar that filled them is removed and swollen gums shrink back. Cleaning doesn't create gaps or loosen teeth.

If you have a heart condition or a joint replacement, have diabetes, or take blood thinners, tell us before treatment so we can plan it safely.

After your treatment

• Mild sensitivity and slight bleeding are normal for 1–2 days.
• If your teeth feel sensitive, avoid very hot or cold food and drinks for a day.
• Brush twice a day with a soft toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste, and clean between your teeth every day with floss or interdental brushes.
• After deep cleaning, rinse as advised and keep the review appointment.

Call us if bleeding continues beyond 2–3 days, or if you notice swelling or pain that is getting worse.

Fees

The fee depends on how much tartar has built up and whether deep cleaning is needed. You receive a written estimate after the examination, before treatment starts. Call or WhatsApp us if you'd like an idea of the cost.