06/09/2026
🦷 What happens during a professional teeth clean?
Even with regular brushing and interdental cleaning, plaque and calculus (tartar) can accumulate in areas that are difficult to clean at home.
During a professional clean, a dental practitioner may remove plaque and calculus from around the teeth and gumline and provide advice about brushing and interdental cleaning based on your individual oral health needs.
Regular dental examinations and professional cleaning, when clinically appropriate, can form part of maintaining your teeth and gums and identifying dental concerns.
Are there risks?
Professional cleaning can sometimes cause temporary sensitivity, gum tenderness, minor bleeding or discomfort. Existing gum recession or spaces between teeth may also become more noticeable after deposits are removed. The type and frequency of cleaning required varies between individuals, and people with gum disease may require additional periodontal treatment.
Your dental practitioner can assess your oral health and discuss the potential benefits, risks, costs and alternatives relevant to you. Outcomes vary between individuals and no particular result can be guaranteed.
This information is general and does not replace individual advice from a registered dental practitioner.
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121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
(03) 9042 0483