The problem of dental plaque
Simply put, plaque causes dental decay and gum inflammation. Left untreated, decay rots teeth and diseased gums eventually lead to loss of supporting bone, loose teeth and their eventual loss.

Removing stains, plaque and calculus (tartar)
Even with careful brushing and flossing, your teeth will still accumulate plaque in ‘hard-to-get-at' places such as between teeth, inside surfaces (tongue-side), and along the gum line. Good dental hygiene involving regular scaling and cleaning will remove all your plaque and any ‘tartar' (calcified plaque) that has formed. This treatment makes the teeth cleaner, smoother, whiter, brighter and removes the main cause of mouth odor (halitosis).

Examination followed by cleaning
At The Bright Side in London, our dentist or hygienist first checks and measures your gum condition for signs of disease and any gum pockets that may have formed. Then he or she uses delicate, specially shaped hand instruments, water cooled ultrasonic vibrating tips and an irrigating high-pressure water/ baking soda mixture to remove all these deposits.

Gold standard prevention
For most people, following a six monthly schedule of professional dental hygiene care should keep your teeth in optimal condition. Many people in the USA have oral hygiene sessions four times a year. You may need three, six or even twelve monthly sessions… it is individual.

Caring for your wellbeing
During scaling and cleaning, a good dental health professional will always look for signs of dental degradation. These may appear as failing fillings, cracked teeth or cavities. Poor aesthetics may be noted at the same time. We will inform and advise you of any such problems, which you can resolve either with your own general dentist or with us.

How scaling can be made more pleasant
Dental scaling and cleaning, while not painful, can be an uncomfortable experience. To significantly reduce the sensation, many patients chose to have ‘Relaxation Gas' . This inhalation sedation technique leaves you only mildly aware of what's being done. It is completely reversible, so within a minute or two of completing the procedure you are back to normal and ready to return to work.