Scale & Polish Treatments in Truro, Cornwall

Choose from three levels of professional dental hygiene cleaning, with appointments designed around the amount of plaque, tartar and surface staining that needs to be removed.

Treatments start from £80 and are available through direct access, so you do not need a referral from a dentist.

We offer routine maintenance cleaning, a more detailed Classic appointment and advanced cleaning with EMS Airflow Guided Biofilm Therapy.

Appointments from 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the treatment selected.

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Choose the Right Hygiene Appointment

We offer three appointment options based on the level of plaque, tartar and surface staining that needs to be removed.

Express Scale & Polish

£80

Approximately 20 minutes

A quick routine hygiene clean for removing light surface staining, plaque and tartar build-up.

This appointment helps maintain oral health, freshen the mouth and leave the teeth feeling cleaner and smoother.

Available only to registered patients who attend every three to four months.

Book Express Clean

Classic Scale & Polish

£90

Approximately 30 minutes

A more detailed hygiene clean for patients with moderate levels of plaque, tartar or surface staining.

The additional appointment time allows for a more thorough clean and may suit patients experiencing mild gum inflammation.

It is also suitable for patients who need more cleaning than the Express appointment provides.

Book Classic Clean

Ultraclean with EMS Airflow

£110

Approximately 40 minutes

Our most advanced hygiene clean combines professional scaling with EMS Airflow Guided Biofilm Therapy.

It is particularly suitable for heavier staining, sensitive teeth and cleaning around implants, veneers, crowns, bridges and fillings.

EMS Airflow can also help remove plaque from areas that are difficult to clean using traditional methods.

Book Ultraclean

Advanced Cleaning with EMS Airflow

Ultraclean combines professional scaling with EMS Airflow Guided Biofilm Therapy for a detailed and gentle hygiene clean.

The system uses warm water and a fine powder to remove plaque, known as biofilm, and surface staining from the teeth.

It is suitable for cleaning around veneers, crowns, implants, bridges, fillings and composite restorations. It can also be more comfortable for patients with sensitive teeth who dislike traditional polishing methods.

EMS Airflow helps clean areas around the gumline and between teeth that can be difficult to reach. The treatment leaves the teeth feeling smooth and the mouth feeling refreshed.

Patients with more advanced gum problems may require a more targeted gum disease treatment rather than a routine hygiene appointment.

EMS Airflow Guided Biofilm Therapy equipment used for dental hygiene cleaning

How Your Ultraclean Appointment Works

The appointment follows a clear three-step process to identify plaque, remove staining and clean hard deposits from the teeth.

Step 1

Reveal Plaque Build-Up

We apply a disclosing solution that temporarily colours areas of plaque on the teeth.

This allows you to see the areas that need more attention and helps us provide practical advice on brushing and cleaning between the teeth.

Step 2

Remove Plaque and Staining

EMS Airflow uses warm water and a fine powder to remove biofilm, plaque and surface staining from the teeth.

The treatment can clean around restorations and other areas that may be harder to reach using traditional polishing alone.

Step 3

Complete the Clean

An ultrasonic scaler is then used where needed to remove harder tartar deposits.

Your appointment finishes with tailored oral hygiene advice to help you maintain the results between visits.

Before and after view of tartar removed from the inside of the upper teeth

Before and after view of front teeth following a professional scale and polish

Before and after view showing heavy tartar removed during a dental hygiene appointment

Which Hygiene Appointment Is Right for You?

The best appointment depends on how regularly you attend, the amount of plaque or staining present and whether you have any existing gum concerns.

Choose Express If:

You are already a registered patient.
You attend every three to four months.
You have only light plaque, tartar or surface staining.
You want a routine maintenance clean.

Choose Classic If:

You need a more detailed routine clean.
You have moderate plaque, tartar or surface staining.
Your gums feel mildly inflamed.
The Express appointment may not provide enough time.

Choose Ultraclean If:

You have heavier or ingrained surface staining.
You have sensitive teeth.
You have implants, veneers, crowns, bridges or fillings.
You would prefer cleaning with EMS Airflow technology.

Patients with fixed braces, wires or retainers may need our orthodontic scale and polish appointment . Your dental hygienist can advise whether this, one of our standard hygiene appointments or a more targeted gum disease treatment would be more suitable after assessing your oral health.

Scale & Polish Questions

Common questions about choosing an appointment and what to expect from your treatment.

Do I need a dentist’s referral?

No. You can book directly with The Dental Hygiene Suite without seeing a dentist first.

Which appointment should a new patient choose?

The Express appointment is only available to registered patients who attend every three to four months.

New patients will usually need to book the Classic or Ultraclean appointment. Contact the practice when you are unsure which option is suitable.

Will a scale and polish whiten my teeth?

A professional clean can remove plaque and external staining caused by food, drinks and smoking. This may leave the teeth looking cleaner and brighter, but it does not change their natural colour.

For a more noticeable shade change, read about our professional teeth whitening treatment .

Is EMS Airflow suitable for sensitive teeth or dental restorations?

EMS Airflow can be suitable for sensitive teeth and for cleaning around implants, veneers, crowns, bridges, fillings and composite restorations.

Your dental hygienist will assess your mouth and adapt the treatment where needed.

What if I have bleeding gums or gum disease?

A routine hygiene appointment may not provide enough treatment for more advanced gum problems.

You may instead require a targeted gum disease treatment following an assessment.

Book Your Dental Hygiene Appointment in Truro

Choose from Express, Classic or Ultraclean appointments, with professional dental cleaning from £80.

You can book directly with The Dental Hygiene Suite without a dentist’s referral. When you are unsure which treatment to select, contact the practice before booking.

Book Your Appointment Call 01872 859948

Scale & Polish Treatments in Truro, Cornwall