Scaling & Polishing in Putrajaya
A gentle professional clean that keeps your gums healthy and your smile fresh.
Fresh, Clean Feel
Removes plaque and tartar for a smoother, fresher mouth.
Protects Gum Health
Clears bacteria buildup before it turns into a bigger problem.
Brighter Smile
Lifts surface stains from everyday food and drink.
Quick & Routine
A straightforward visit that fits easily into your schedule.
What Is Scaling & Polishing?
Scaling and polishing is a routine professional clean that removes plaque, tartar and surface stains from your teeth. Scaling clears the hardened plaque, called tartar, that builds up along your gum line. Polishing smooths the tooth surface and lifts away everyday stains.
Brushing and flossing at home can only do so much, because tartar hardens onto your teeth and a toothbrush can't shift it. A professional scale and polish reaches the spots your daily routine can't, and keeps your gums healthier between visits.
At iCare Dental in IOI City Mall, Putrajaya, we also offer Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT), a Swiss EMS method that cleans with a warm spray of fine powder and water rather than scraping. If past scaling has felt uncomfortable, this is the gentler way to do it, and you can read more on our Guided Biofilm Therapy page.
Your treatment, step by step.
Examination
We check your teeth and gums and show you how much plaque and tartar has built up since your last visit.
Scaling
We remove plaque and tartar from above and below your gum line. If you'd prefer the gentler route, we can do this with Guided Biofilm Therapy instead of metal scaling.
Polishing
We polish your teeth to smooth the surface and lift away staining, so they feel clean and look brighter.
Aftercare Advice
We talk you through simple brushing and flossing habits to help the results last until your next visit.
Could Scaling & Polishing Be Right for You?
Almost everyone benefits from regular scaling and polishing as part of routine dental care.
You're due for your routine 6-month dental clean.
You've noticed tartar build-up or staining on your teeth.
Your gums sometimes feel tender, swollen or bleed when you brush.
You want to keep your mouth healthy between check-ups.
If you're unsure how often you need a clean, our team will recommend a schedule based on your gum health and habits.
Frequently asked questions.
Here is what people ask us most about Scaling & Polishing.
Scaling removes hardened plaque, called tartar, from your teeth and along the gum line. Polishing comes after, smoothing the tooth surface and lifting away surface stains, so your teeth feel clean and look brighter.
Most patients find it comfortable, with at most mild sensitivity if you've tender gums. If you're nervous, tell our team beforehand and we'll adjust our approach. If past scaling has put you off, ask about Guided Biofilm Therapy, a gentler clean that uses a warm spray instead of scraping.
We generally recommend scaling and polishing every 6 months as part of a routine check-up, though this can vary if you've a build-up of tartar or early signs of gum disease. We'll advise a schedule that suits you.
Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) is a Swiss EMS cleaning method that uses a warm spray of fine powder and water instead of scraping to remove plaque, stains and tartar. Most patients find it a gentler, more comfortable clean, which is why we offer it as the comfortable version of a standard scale and polish.
A scale and air polish, including Guided Biofilm Therapy, is RM300 to RM400 for adults and RM200 for children. If you need deep scaling below the gum line for heavier build-up, that's RM2,000 to RM3,000 depending on how advanced it is. We'll confirm your figure after we've checked your gums. T&C apply. Results may vary by individual case.
Ready for a Fresher, Healthier Smile?
If a comfortable, thorough clean sounds right, message us and we'll find you a time.