Scaling and Cleaning with Fluoride Varnish

About This Service

Scaling, or dental scaling, involves using dental instruments to remove plaque and tartar deposits that adhere to tooth surfaces and below the gumline. This procedure is essential for preventing gum disease and maintaining strong oral health.

Fluoride varnish application is a method used to strengthen teeth, typically starting from the eruption of the first teeth around 6 months of age. However, it is commonly applied from age 3 and up to prevent the risk of swallowing fluoride. Individuals at higher risk of tooth decay, such as those with inadequate brushing habits, can also benefit from fluoride varnish application. For most people without high risk, regular exposure to fluoride from toothpaste and mouth rinses may suffice, making frequent fluoride varnish applications unnecessary. It's important for fluoride varnish applications to be administered under the supervision of a dentist.