Cleaning

This is the removal of hard chalky deposits of tartar from around the base of a tooth. If left, it becomes harder for you to clean your teeth effectively, leading to an increased risk of gum disease.

Sometimes, extensive cleaning is required with the use of local anaesthetic where there is a considerable build up of tartar below the gum line.

There is more and more evidence linking long term gum disease to other systemic problems such as heart disease, so it is very important to keep these tissues healthy.