Scaling is a common dental procedure for patients with healthy gum and gum disease. This is a type of dental cleaning that reaches below the gum line to remove plaque buildup

The calculus coats your teeth, gets under your gum line, and sticks to fillings or other dental work. It also can cause bad breath too. Plaque carries bacteria that can damage tooth enamel and lead to cavities. 

Scaling or dental cleaning involve removing plaque (soft, sticky, bacteria infested film) and tartar (calculus) deposits that have built up on the teeth over time.

Usually it takes 30 minutes – 60 minutes depends on your oral hygiene condition.

Most people find that cleanings are painless, and find the sensations like tickling vibrations, the cooling mist of water, and the feeling of pressure during “scraping” – do not cause discomfort. A lot of people even report that they enjoy cleanings and the lovely smooth feel of their teeth afterwards!

You may feel sore at gums and sensitive teeth after the procedure but it won’t last forever