Gum care & hygiene
Scaling & Polishing in Da Nang
A routine professional clean that removes plaque, tartar and surface stains — the regular maintenance that keeps teeth and gums healthy.
Scaling and polishing is the routine professional clean that keeps teeth and gums healthy. Even with good brushing, plaque hardens into tartar in places that are hard to reach, and surface stains build up from everyday food and drink. A professional clean removes both and gives your gums the best chance to stay healthy.
At Vinmec Picasso, routine cleaning is provided inside Vinmec Da Nang International Hospital as part of preventive care. Alongside the clean, the team checks your gum health and flags anything that may need more than routine maintenance, so small issues are caught early.
What a routine clean includes
Scaling removes hardened tartar and plaque from the tooth surfaces at and above the gumline. Polishing then lifts surface stains and leaves a smooth finish that plaque finds harder to cling to. You also receive practical brushing and cleaning tips tailored to your mouth.
Keeping it up
Regular cleaning prevents bigger and more costly problems later. How often you should return depends on your own gum health and how quickly tartar builds up, so a suitable interval is recommended after examination rather than applied to everyone. Results vary, and consistent home care between visits makes a real difference.
At a glance
- PurposeRoutine cleaning and prevention
- RemovesPlaque, tartar and surface stains
- VisitsUsually one appointment
- How oftenAs advised after examination
Is it right for you?
Often recommended when:
- You are due a routine professional clean and check of your gum health
- Plaque, tartar or surface stains from coffee, tea or tobacco have built up
- You want to keep gums healthy and prevent problems developing
May not be the right option when:
- A gum assessment shows disease below the gumline needing deep cleaning instead
- Sensitivity or another issue should be examined and addressed first
Suitability is confirmed only after a clinical examination. Alternatives are discussed where they exist.
What the treatment involves
Quick check
The teeth and gums are checked so anything needing attention beyond a routine clean can be flagged.
Scaling
Hardened tartar and plaque are removed from the tooth surfaces at and above the gumline, including areas that brushing tends to miss.
Polishing
The teeth are polished to lift surface stains and leave a smooth finish that plaque finds harder to cling to.
Home-care advice
You are given tailored brushing and cleaning tips and advised when to return for your next routine visit.
Recovery & aftercare
- Teeth may feel slightly sensitive briefly; this usually settles quickly.
- Keep up brushing twice a day and cleaning between teeth to slow plaque and tartar returning.
- Return for routine cleaning at the interval advised for you, as regular visits prevent bigger problems.
Common questions
How often should I have a scale and polish?
Will it whiten my teeth?
Is this the same as a deep cleaning?
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Next step
Talk to the team about your case
Send an inquiry and a patient coordinator will contact you during clinic hours—in English or Vietnamese—to arrange your consultation and explain what happens next.