Orthodontic Scale & Polish in Truro, Cornwall

Professional cleaning for patients with fixed braces, removable appliances and dental wires.

£110 | Approximately 40 minutes

Our orthodontic hygiene appointment removes plaque, tartar and surface staining from around the teeth, brackets and wires using professional scaling and EMS Airflow technology.

The treatment includes detailed cleaning around areas that can be difficult to reach at home, followed by tailored advice on keeping your teeth, braces and gums clean between appointments.

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Orthodontic scale and polish treatment for teeth with fixed braces

What Is Included in Your Orthodontic Clean?

Your £110 appointment combines professional cleaning with practical advice for caring for your teeth, gums and braces.

Cleaning Around Brackets and Wires

We use professional scaling and EMS Airflow to remove plaque, tartar and surface staining from around the teeth, brace brackets and wires.

Particular attention is given to the areas above and below each bracket and between the teeth, where build-up can be harder to remove at home.

Polishing and Stain Removal

EMS Airflow removing surface staining from teeth with orthodontic braces

After scaling, we use a polishing paste to remove remaining surface staining and leave the teeth feeling cleaner and smoother.

EMS Airflow may also be used to treat stubborn staining during orthodontic treatment or after braces have been removed.

Personalised Hygiene Advice

Dental hygienist demonstrating how to clean around orthodontic braces

Your dental hygienist will demonstrate techniques for cleaning around your braces, wires and between the teeth.

You will also receive practical advice on home care and diet to help maintain healthy teeth and gums throughout your orthodontic treatment.

Cleaning Around Braces with EMS Airflow

Fixed braces create narrow spaces around brackets and wires where plaque and staining can be harder to remove with normal brushing.

EMS Airflow uses a controlled stream of water and fine powder to remove biofilm and surface staining from around orthodontic appliances.

The system allows the dental hygienist to clean around brackets, wires and other difficult-to-reach areas without relying only on traditional polishing.

Any harder tartar deposits can then be removed with professional scaling where needed.

Why Regular Cleaning Matters

Removes plaque from around brackets and wires.
Targets surface staining in difficult-to-reach areas.
Supports healthier teeth and gums during orthodontic treatment.
Helps identify areas that need more attention at home.

This appointment supports your daily cleaning routine. It does not replace regular brushing, interdental cleaning or orthodontic check-ups.

What Happens During Your Appointment?

Your appointment follows a structured process to identify problem areas, clean around your braces and improve your home-care routine.

Step 1

Assess Plaque and Gum Health

We begin by checking the teeth, gums, brackets and wires to identify areas where plaque, tartar or staining has built up.

A disclosing solution may be used to make plaque easier to see and highlight areas that need more attention.

Step 2

Clean Around Your Braces

EMS Airflow is used to remove biofilm and surface staining from around brackets, wires and other difficult-to-reach areas.

Professional scaling is then carried out where needed to remove harder tartar deposits.

Step 3

Improve Your Home Care

Your dental hygienist will show you where cleaning can be improved and demonstrate suitable brushing and interdental techniques.

You will leave with practical advice for keeping your teeth and gums healthy between hygiene and orthodontic appointments.

Supporting Your Teeth Throughout Orthodontic Treatment

Professional hygiene appointments can help manage plaque and staining while your braces are fitted and once treatment is complete.

While Your Braces Are Fitted

Brackets and wires create additional areas where plaque and food debris can collect. Even with careful brushing, some surfaces may remain difficult to reach.

Regular hygiene cleaning can remove build-up around the appliance, support gum health and help reduce the risk of staining around the brackets.

Your dental hygienist can also adjust your home-care advice as your orthodontic treatment progresses.

After Your Braces Are Removed

Once your braces have been removed, plaque, tartar or surface staining may remain in areas that were previously covered or difficult to clean.

An orthodontic hygiene appointment can provide a detailed clean and help your teeth feel smoother and fresher after treatment.

Patients who no longer require orthodontic-specific cleaning may be better suited to one of our regular scale and polish appointments .

Orthodontic Scale & Polish Questions

Common questions about professional cleaning during and after orthodontic treatment.

Do I need a dentist or orthodontist referral?

No. You can book directly with The Dental Hygiene Suite without a referral from your dentist or orthodontist.

Can you clean around fixed braces?

Yes. The £110 orthodontic appointment is designed for cleaning around fixed brackets, wires and other areas that can be difficult to reach at home.

EMS Airflow and professional scaling are used where appropriate to remove plaque, tartar and surface staining.

Is the treatment suitable for removable braces or retainers?

The appointment may also be suitable for patients who wear removable orthodontic appliances or retainers.

Your dental hygienist will assess your teeth and gums and adapt the cleaning to your individual needs.

Will the appointment remove staining around my brackets?

Professional cleaning can remove external staining and plaque from around brackets and wires. It cannot change the natural colour of the teeth.

Some marks may require further assessment once the braces have been removed.

How often should I book an orthodontic hygiene appointment?

The most suitable interval depends on your gum health, home-care routine and how easily plaque builds up around your orthodontic appliance.

Your dental hygienist can recommend an appropriate schedule after your appointment.

What should I book after my braces are removed?

Once orthodontic treatment is complete, you may no longer need the specialist £110 appointment.

Your dental hygienist may recommend a regular scale and polish appointment instead.

Book Your Orthodontic Hygiene Appointment in Truro

Professional cleaning for braces, wires and orthodontic appliances, including EMS Airflow and tailored hygiene advice.

The appointment costs £110 and lasts approximately 40 minutes. You can book directly without a referral from your dentist or orthodontist.

Book Your £110 Appointment Call 01872 859948

Orthodontic Scale & Polish in Truro, Cornwall