Have you ever wondered how a procedure of tartar removal is carried out? Although this is just a simple dental procedure, it still needs to be followed correctly to ensure customers’ safety. Let’s check it out through the article below!
What is the procedure of tartar removal?
The tartar removal (also known as scaling) procedure can be understood as steps performed in a predetermined sequence.
Thanks to that, having tartar removal can help remove stubborn plaque on the teeth. And to achieve the best result, the tartar removal procedure must be carried out according to the prescribed steps.
Why should we have the correct tartar removal procedure?
At each dental clinic, the tartar removal (scaling) procedure might be slightly different. In fact, there are many places where the tartar removal procedure is carried out in a way that doesn’t follow any certain order.
You should know that tartar not only adheres to the teeth but also accumulates under both the roots and the gum line. Therefore, to remove tartar, it is necessary to follow the correct procedure carried out by an experienced dentist with the support of modern machines and equipment.
Tartar removal (scaling) requires very high precision, it is necessary to follow the standard procedure. This is to ensure efficiency, safety, and prevent oral diseases.
With a clear process, the dentist can determine what he needs to do and how to do it. On the other hand, customers can also clearly understand what the doctor is doing.
The international standard tartar removal procedure
The tartar removal procedure might be different at each dental center, however, the standard procedure shall fundamentally be as follows:

Step 1: Examination and consultation
Step 2: Start the tartar removal process
This step must be carried out carefully to effectively remove plaque and stains on teeth inside the oral cavity. At the same time, the procedure must be accurate to avoid causing too much damage to soft tissues such as the gums… and potential complications.
The tartar removal procedure is as follows:
- First, the doctor will remove plaque and hardened tartar on the teeth. Tartar in these positions can be seen with the naked eye, so the process can be carried out gently and simply. However, to completely remove stains and plaque on the tooth surface, the doctor needs to be very meticulous.
- Then, the doctor shall continue to clean tartar in the interdental position and the area between the gums and teeth. It is necessary to completely remove tartar in these places because they are the main cause of periodontitis. It will be more difficult because the tartar adheres very tightly. The doctor will scrape deep below the gum for a long time for the teeth to be clean.
Step 3: Polishing the tooth surface
Once the tartar is removed, the dentist will use a polishing agent and tool to make the teeth shiny and clean. This step will help reduce the accumulation of plaque on the teeth in the future.

Step 4: Oral care instruction
After finishing the tartar removal procedure, the customer will rinse their mouth with clean water to push the remaining plaque out.
Then, the doctor will instruct the customer on how to take care of their teeth, how to clean and how to eat properly to reduce the accumulation of tartar.
The tartar removal procedure will last from 15 to 30 minutes depending on the condition of the teeth and the severity of tartar accumulation.
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