Teeth cleaning is part of oral hygiene and involves the removal of dental plaque from teeth with the intention of preventing cavities (dental caries), gingivitis, and periodontal disease. Professional cleaning is done with ultrasonic instruments which includes tooth scaling and tooth polishing and debridement if too much tartar has accumulated.

• Tooth scaling – Scaling is the process of removing the films or layers of substances that accumulate on the teeth surface.

• Tooth polishing – Performed after scaling, polishing is the process of making the surface of the teeth smoother.

• Debridement – Debridement is used when too much tartar has accumulated and scaling cannot remove them.