Professional Teeth Cleaning in Melbourne

Gorgeous Smiles provides professional teeth cleaning, a routine scale and polish, at our dental clinic on Exhibition Street in the Melbourne CBD. A regular clean clears away the plaque and tartar your toothbrush can't reach, then polishes the teeth so they feel smooth and your mouth feels fresh. If you're due or overdue for a clean, you can book an appointment today.

Even with good brushing and flossing at home, plaque builds up in places a toothbrush misses, and over time it hardens into tartar (also called calculus) that you can't shift yourself. A professional clean deals with both. Your dentist or hygienist first scales away that plaque and hardened tartar from the tooth surfaces and along the gum line, using fine hand instruments and a scaler. Once the build-up is gone, the teeth are polished with a gentle paste that lifts surface stains and leaves them smooth, which also makes it harder for that sticky film to cling on before your next visit. The whole process focuses on the teeth and the gum line, and for most people it's straightforward and comfortable. If your gums need more than a routine clean, deeper gum disease treatment is a separate, more involved procedure, and we'll talk you through it if it applies to you.

What you pay can vary depending on how much build-up there is to remove and whether you're having anything done alongside the clean. See our teeth cleaning cost page. If you'd prefer to spread the cost, interest-free payment plans are available (subject to terms and conditions). The clearest way to know what your own clean will involve is to book an appointment and have your teeth looked at.

For most adults, a routine clean every six months works well alongside daily brushing and flossing. That's a general guide, and the right interval depends on your own mouth. If you're prone to tartar build-up, have a history of gum problems, smoke, or your dentist has asked you to keep an eye on something, you may be booked in more often. Regular cleans do more than keep teeth feeling fresh; they help maintain healthy gums and give your dentist a chance to spot early signs of tooth decay or gum inflammation while they're still easy to manage. Booking your next clean before you leave is an easy way to stay on top of it.

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