Teeth polishing is a dental procedure performed after removing tartar or plaque. Its main function is to clean, smooth, and restore the shine of your teeth.
Teeth polishing can be done as part of a regular dental check-up and cleaning, or after specific treatments like tartar removal, to eliminate any remaining small stains and deposits from the tooth surface.
When is Teeth Polishing Done?
Polishing can be done as a standalone procedure or as part of teeth cleaning or teeth sandblasting. For this procedure, we use a rotating brush or rubber tip on a dental drill and a polishing paste containing abrasive particles. This paste helps remove stains and leaves the tooth surface smooth.
Benefits of Teeth Polishing
- Aesthetics: Teeth polishing helps remove minor stains caused by food, drinks (coffee, tea, wine), smoking, or poor oral hygiene. Teeth become brighter and smoother, giving them a shiny and healthy appearance.
- Increased surface smoothness: Polishing smooths the tooth surface, making it harder for plaque and tartar to accumulate again because a smooth surface is less conducive to bacterial retention.
- Improved oral health: After polishing, the gums can more easily attach to the teeth because they are free of deposits, which can help prevent gum inflammation.
- Cavity prevention: By removing plaque and deposits that accumulate on the teeth, polishing reduces the risk of cavities. The bacteria that cause cavities are more likely to adhere to a rough tooth surface.
How Long Does Teeth Polishing Take?
Teeth polishing is a relatively short procedure and usually takes no more than 5-10 minutes.
Cost of Teeth Polishing
Teeth polishing is most commonly done as part of other procedures such as ultrasonic tartar removal or air polishing, so the cost of polishing is usually included in the price of those procedures.
