Teeth cleaning – why scaling & polishing is vital
Professional teeth cleaning is often referred to as ‘Prophylaxis’ (or prophy for short). It is a Greek word meaning “to prevent beforehand” (i.e. prevention of gum disease). Generally, this procedure is known as a “Scale & Polish.” Teeth cleaning involves removing plaque (a soft, sticky layer of bacteria, food & saliva) and hardened tartar (also [...]