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Teeth Cleaning

Professional scaling and polishing to remove tartar and stains, and keep gums healthy.

  • Treatment time30–45 minutes
  • VisitsEvery 6 months
  • FeeFrom $14
A dental hygienist cleaning a patient's teeth with an ultrasonic scaler

About teeth cleaning

Even with careful brushing, plaque hardens into tartar in places a toothbrush can't reach — behind the lower front teeth and along the gumline. Tartar irritates the gums, causes bad breath and is the starting point for gum disease.

A professional clean removes it with a gentle ultrasonic scaler, then polishes away surface stains from tea, coffee and turmeric. You leave with smoother, brighter teeth and advice for keeping them that way.

This may be suitable if you have

  • Gums that bleed when you brush
  • Visible tartar or stains
  • Bad breath
  • More than six months since your last clean

What we offer

Cleaning

  • Ultrasonic scaling
  • Hand scaling for fine deposits
  • Polishing to lift stains
  • Air-polishing for stubborn stains

Protection

  • Fluoride varnish on request
  • Desensitising treatment
  • Gum health check
  • Advice on brushes and floss

Keeping it clean

  • Six-monthly reminder by SMS
  • Interdental brush sizing
  • Diet advice on staining foods
  • Deep cleaning if gums need it

How treatment works

  1. Check

    A quick look at your teeth and gums so we know where to focus.

  2. Scale and polish

    Tartar is removed with a gentle ultrasonic scaler, then the teeth are polished smooth.

  3. Coach

    We show you any areas you are missing and how to clean them at home.

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Dr. Arjun Prakash

Endodontist · Root Canal Specialist
BDS, MDS (Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics)

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Frequently asked questions

Does a professional clean hurt?

Most people find it comfortable. If your teeth or gums are sensitive, we can use numbing gel or a gentler setting.

Will cleaning make my teeth white?

It removes surface stains, which often makes teeth look noticeably brighter. For a lighter shade than your natural colour, you would need whitening.

Is it true that cleaning loosens teeth?

No. Tartar can hide gum disease that has already loosened teeth; removing it lets the gums heal and tighten.

Book a consultation

You will leave with a written treatment plan and estimate.

Other treatments

Teeth Replacement

Implants, bridges and dentures, compared side by side.

Smile Makeovers & Veneers

Veneers, bonding and crowns, planned digitally before treatment.

Dentures

Complete and partial dentures made in our own laboratory.

Full Mouth Rehabilitation

Crowns, bridges and implants planned as one complete treatment.

Dental Implants

Fixed, natural-looking replacements for missing teeth.

Fillings

Tooth-coloured fillings matched to your shade, in one visit.

Inlays & Onlays

Made-to-measure ceramic repairs that save more natural tooth.

Crowns & Bridges

Crowns to protect damaged teeth; bridges to replace missing ones.

Braces (Orthodontics)

Metal and tooth-coloured ceramic braces for children and adults.

Clear Aligners

Nearly invisible, removable trays that straighten teeth.

Root Canal Treatment

Painless treatment that saves an infected tooth, often in one visit.

Oral Surgery

Gentle extractions and wisdom tooth removal, with sedation if needed.

Periodontal (Gum) Therapy

Treatment for bleeding gums, gum disease and recession.

Emergency Dental Care

Same-day appointments for pain, swelling and broken teeth.

Preventive Dentistry

Check-ups, X-rays, sealants and fluoride that stop problems early.

Laser Dentistry

Gentler gum treatment with less bleeding and faster healing.

Sedation Dentistry

Calm, comfortable treatment for anxious patients.

Paediatric Dentistry

Gentle check-ups, fluoride, sealants and fillings for children.

Teeth Whitening

In-clinic and take-home whitening, with care for sensitive teeth.

Oral Cancer Screening

A quick, painless check for early signs of mouth cancer.

In-House Laboratory

Crowns, bridges and dentures made on site by our technicians.

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We are in Kodambakkam, west Chennai, with street parking in front of the clinic.

AddressChennai, Tamil Nadu
Opening hours
Monday8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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