Teeth cleaning and check-up in Sharjah

The visit that saves the other visits

Most fillings, root canals and gum problems start as something a routine check-up would have caught early. Regular teeth cleaning keeps your gums healthy, your breath fresh and your teeth looking their best, and it is usually the quickest and least expensive visit you will make to a dentist.

This guide explains what happens during a scale and polish, how often you need one, deep cleaning for gum disease, aftercare, and what affects the cost at Al Jazeera Dental Clinic in Al Majaz, Sharjah.

Why professional teeth cleaning matters

Even with good brushing, plaque collects in places a toothbrush can’t reach: behind the lower front teeth, between the back teeth and just under the gum line. Within a few days it hardens into tartar (calculus), which sticks to the tooth like cement. Tartar can’t be brushed or flossed away, and it keeps the gums inflamed.

Left alone, that inflammation causes bleeding gums, bad breath and, over years, gum disease that loosens teeth. A professional teeth cleaning removes the tartar so the gums can heal, and it gives the dentist a chance to spot decay, cracks and worn fillings while they are still small and simple to fix.

Scaling and polishing explained

Scaling is the part of professional cleaning that removes hardened tartar. An ultrasonic scaler uses gentle vibration and a fine water spray to break up deposits, and hand instruments remove what is left. You will hear a buzzing sound and feel some vibration and water, but it should not be painful. If your teeth are sensitive, tell us and we can use cooler water, slow down or numb the area.

Polishing uses a soft rubber cup and a mildly gritty paste to remove surface staining from tea, coffee, cigarettes and some foods. It leaves the teeth feeling smooth and looking brighter. Polishing does not change the natural colour of your teeth; for that you would need teeth whitening.

Looking after your teeth between visits

A professional clean gives you a fresh start, but what you do every day decides how long it lasts. Brush for two minutes twice a day with a soft brush and fluoride toothpaste, angling the bristles towards the gum line. Spit out after brushing rather than rinsing, so the fluoride keeps working.

Clean between your teeth once a day with floss or small interdental brushes, which are often easier and more effective for adults with small gaps. An electric toothbrush helps many people clean more thoroughly. Keep sugary drinks and snacks to mealtimes, drink water during the day, and if you smoke, stopping makes a real difference to your gums.

Teeth cleaning for children

Children benefit from a gentle check-up and clean too. We start from around age three with a short, friendly visit, a parent in the room, and plenty of explanation. A clean polish, fluoride varnish and, where useful, fissure sealants help protect new adult teeth from decay. See our children’s dentistry page for more.