Dental Cleaning & Scaling
Professional scaling and polishing for healthier gums and a brighter smile.
Save up to 70% vs the UK & Germany
- Stay in Istanbul
- 1 day
- Time in theatre
- 45 min
- Anaesthesia
- No anaesthetic
- Back to work
- Same-day discharge
Overview
Professional cleaning (scaling and polishing) removes hardened plaque (tartar) and surface stains that brushing cannot reach. It keeps your gums healthy, prevents decay and gum disease, and leaves teeth feeling smooth and looking brighter — an essential foundation before cosmetic work.
Benefits
- Removes tartar that brushing cannot
- Helps prevent gum disease and decay
- Reduces surface stains for a brighter look
- Freshens breath and improves gum health
- An ideal first step before any cosmetic treatment
Who is this treatment for?
Usually suitable
- Anyone with tartar build-up and surface staining who cleans reasonably well at home
- Patients about to have cosmetic or implant work, where a clean and healthy base is required
- Six-monthly maintenance for patients whose gums are stable
Needs assessment first
- Bleeding gums, deep pockets or bone loss, where a scale and polish alone is not the treatment and periodontal therapy is needed
- Marked sensitivity or exposed root surfaces, which need anaesthetic and a gentler protocol
- Anyone whose real complaint is the colour of their teeth, since a cleaning removes surface stain but does not whiten
Final suitability is decided by your consultant after examination and imaging in Istanbul.
Your treatment, step by step
- 01
Examination
We check your teeth and gums and note any areas needing attention.
- 02
Scaling
Tartar and plaque are gently removed from the teeth and along the gum line.
- 03
Polishing
Teeth are polished to remove surface stains and leave a smooth finish.
- 04
Advice
You receive personalised hygiene tips to maintain your results at home.
Aftercare & long-term tips
Brush twice daily, floss, and keep up six-monthly cleanings. We will recommend any further care your gums need.
First 24 hours
Stick to soft, lukewarm foods and drinks; avoid very hot or hard items while any numbness or sensitivity settles.
First few days
Ease back into normal eating as sensitivity fades — usually within a few days.
Long term
Eat normally and protect your result with the simple habits below.
Do
- Brush twice a day and floss daily
- Attend your regular check-ups and cleanings
- Wear a night guard if you grind your teeth
- Keep the area clean and rinse as advised
Avoid
- Biting very hard objects — ice, pen lids, shells
- Opening bottle or soda caps with your teeth
- Too many hard nuts or sticky, chewy sweets
- Smoking and staining drinks in the first days
What's included
- Free consultation & treatment plan
- Treatment by specialist dentists
- 5-star hotel accommodation
- Private VIP airport transfers
- Personal translator & 24/7 support
- Aftercare & treatment guarantee
Risks and an honest expectation
Gums often bleed and feel tender for a day or two afterwards, and teeth can be sensitive to cold for about a week, especially where tartar had been covering exposed root. Removing heavy tartar in long-standing gum disease can leave visible gaps between the teeth, because the tartar was filling that space, and teeth can feel slightly looser for a while. This is not a risk-free polish: pockets are measured first, anaesthetic is used where roots are exposed, and if a cleaning is not enough you are referred on to periodontal treatment rather than sent home.
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Frequently asked questions
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