Tartar is plaque that has hardened on your teeth. Once it forms, no toothbrush or mouthwash can remove it. A professional cleaning removes it safely, checks your gums, and stops small problems from turning into big ones.
Dr. Anushka Ayare, BDS, checks your teeth and gums before cleaning. She is soft-spoken, explains what she finds and takes a careful, comfort-focused approach to the visit.
If your gums are healthy, you get a routine scaling and polish. If she finds deeper pockets or bone loss, she shows you what she found and explains the difference before anything more is suggested. Deep cleaning is advised only when your gums actually need it.
Plaque is soft and brushing removes most of it. What your brush misses hardens into tartar within days, usually behind the lower front teeth and along the gumline. Tartar holds bacteria against your gums, which is what makes them bleed.
Your teeth and gums are examined before cleaning. If there is a cavity or gum disease, you are told first, so nothing is hidden under a "cleaning".
A fine vibrating tip with a water spray breaks tartar off the teeth, above and just below the gumline. You will feel vibration and water, and some scraping where tartar is heavy.
A polishing paste removes surface stains from tea, coffee, paan and tobacco, and smooths the surface so plaque sticks less.
You are shown the areas you are missing when you brush, how to clean between teeth, and when to come back, usually in 6 months.
Most people need only a routine cleaning. This is how the two differ, so you know what is being recommended and why.
| Factor | Routine Scaling & Polishing | Deep Cleaning (Root Planing) |
|---|---|---|
| Who it is for | Healthy gums or early gum inflammation | Gum disease with pockets and bone loss |
| Where it cleans | Tooth surfaces, above and just below the gumline | Deep below the gumline, on the root surface |
| Anaesthesia | Usually not needed | Local anaesthesia where needed |
| Visits | One visit, 30–60 minutes | 2–3 visits, then a review after 6 weeks |
| How often | Every 6 months for most people | Followed by maintenance every 3 months |
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One visit, about an hour. Your teeth and gums are checked first and the fee is explained before we start.
Patients from across Dombivli and surrounding areas visit for teeth cleaning