{"id":73956,"date":"2024-08-21T18:56:04","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T10:56:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp3.drclearaligners.com\/?p=73956"},"modified":"2026-03-05T14:29:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T06:29:16","slug":"teeth-scaling-polishing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drclearaligners.my\/blog\/teeth-scaling-polishing\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Scaling Hurt? Understand the Process, Types, and Prices"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"73956\" class=\"elementor elementor-73956\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5442a5ee elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5442a5ee\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-15d7f460\" data-id=\"15d7f460\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e2226b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e2226b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Teeth cleaning, also known as dental scaling, is a common oral care procedure that effectively removes plaque and tartar from the surfaces of teeth and between them, preventing periodontal disease and cavities. However, some people may wonder: does scaling hurt? They may even fear the procedure could impact their oral health and everyday eating comfort. This article will address your concerns by delving into all of the related topics.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-43ab3dc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"43ab3dc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7c9c21a\" data-id=\"7c9c21a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46d78ba elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"46d78ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;,&quot;h4&quot;,&quot;h5&quot;,&quot;h6&quot;],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__46d78ba\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__46d78ba\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__46d78ba\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-eac0eb1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"eac0eb1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-df18835\" data-id=\"df18835\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-021a123 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"021a123\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Before starting, the dentist will examine your teeth and periodontal condition to determine if there are any periodontal diseases or other oral issues. If any are present, appropriate treatments must be carried out before scaling.<\/p><p>During the process, the dentist will use a scaler (such as an ultrasonic scaler) and other tools to gently remove plaque and tartar from the surfaces of your teeth and between them, without causing any damage to the teeth.<\/p><p>The degree of pain during scaling can vary depending on the condition of your teeth and the type of cleaning you choose. Generally, scaling can be painful if you haven\u2019t had it done in a while due to tartar and plaque build-up. You may also experience discomfort with ultrasonic dental scaling. If necessary, the dentist can use local anaesthesia or other pain relief measures to alleviate any discomfort. However, an almost painless option for scaling is available, which will be explained further in the types of dental scaling.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-220bfa6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"220bfa6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-93fb52d\" data-id=\"93fb52d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91193b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"91193b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Teeth Scaling Process<\/h2><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73962\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drclearaligners.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/scaling-process.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"764\" height=\"511\" \/><\/p><p>A professional dentist or dental hygienist typically performs teeth cleaning and involves the following steps:<\/p><p><strong>1. Examination:<\/strong>\u00a0The dentist or hygienist will first examine the oral condition to identify any periodontal disease or other oral issues and develop a treatment plan accordingly.<\/p><p><strong>2. Plaque Removal:<\/strong>\u00a0Using a scaler and other tools, the dentist or hygienist will remove plaque from the surfaces and between the teeth. Plaque is a sticky bacterial film that accumulates on teeth surfaces and between teeth, potentially leading to periodontitis and cavities.<\/p><p><strong>3. Tartar Removal:<\/strong>\u00a0The dentist or hygienist will use manual or ultrasonic scalers to remove tartar. This hard mineral deposit cannot be removed by brushing alone and can cause periodontal disease and tooth mobility.<\/p><p><strong>4. Polishing:<\/strong>\u00a0Using a polisher and abrasive, the dentist or hygienist will polish the teeth surfaces, making them smooth to reduce plaque and tartar buildup, thereby protecting oral health.<\/p><p>The principle of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drclearaligners.my\/en\/dental-treatments\/scaling-and-polishing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dental scaling<\/a>\u00a0is to remove plaque and tartar from the teeth surfaces and between the teeth, preventing and treating oral problems. Regular scaling improves oral hygiene and protects dental health. It is recommended that teeth cleaning is performed annually.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ed135c1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ed135c1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5a7ecf9\" data-id=\"5a7ecf9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8584bfb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8584bfb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Types of Dental Cleaning<\/h2><p>Common types of teeth cleaning include:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5be78ba elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5be78ba\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-105dd0c\" data-id=\"105dd0c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe5661b elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"fe5661b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Regular Ultrasonic Scaling \/ Basic Scaling\r\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6e563b4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6e563b4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f829f0d\" data-id=\"f829f0d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b19bb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b19bb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73964\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drclearaligners.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ultrasonic-scaling.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"680\" \/><\/p><p>Also known as routine or conventional scaling, this is the most common type of teeth cleaning, involving the removal of plaque and tartar from teeth surfaces and between teeth to prevent and treat oral issues. This type of scaling is usually done using an ultrasonic scaler, which can cause slight pain and discomfort, especially for sensitive teeth.<\/p><p>The cost of dental scaling varies depending on the type and complexity of the procedure. Basic scaling typically costs from RM90 to RM200 at private clinics. However, government clinics offer the service at a significantly lower fee, often just RM1, though the waiting time for an appointment can extend to several months.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ffefdf9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ffefdf9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-617e474\" data-id=\"617e474\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-750f6dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"750f6dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Deep Scaling and Root Planing\r\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3dd76bb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3dd76bb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c7cd4ea\" data-id=\"c7cd4ea\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7577a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d7577a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73972\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drclearaligners.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/root-planing.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"680\" \/><\/p><p>Root planing is a type of deep cleaning that is done on teeth that are below your gumline. It is mostly done for severe periodontal disease, involving the removal of plaque and tartar from the teeth surfaces, between teeth, and from the roots to restore periodontal health.<\/p><p>Due to the nature of the procedure, it can be more uncomfortable than basic scaling, and local anaesthesia is often used to manage pain. Deep scaling can cost from RM300 and above per session, depending on the severity of the condition and the number of sessions required.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-83ce641 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"83ce641\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f666b60\" data-id=\"f666b60\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cb4f51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"8cb4f51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Airflow Scaling\r\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7fc6513 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7fc6513\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ccd3c2c\" data-id=\"ccd3c2c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f4a507 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9f4a507\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73974\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drclearaligners.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EMS-airflow-scaling.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"680\" \/><\/p><p>This method uses high-pressure airflow and small abrasive particles to remove dirt and tartar from tooth surfaces more gently, without damaging the enamel and teeth.<\/p><p>Airflow scaling is almost painless since it primarily uses air and water to clean the teeth, making it a suitable option for those with sensitive teeth. Airflow scaling usually starts from RM250.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-dff0d68 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dff0d68\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-428a1b8\" data-id=\"428a1b8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e144b98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"e144b98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Laser Scaling\r\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0a0ee98 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0a0ee98\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ed797ab\" data-id=\"ed797ab\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b95e7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b95e7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73975\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drclearaligners.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/laser-scaling.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"680\" \/><\/p><p>This method uses laser technology to accurately remove plaque and tartar from teeth surfaces and between teeth. The laser can also stimulate the teeth&#8217;s self-repair ability. Laser scaling typically results in less discomfort than traditional methods, making it an appealing option for those concerned about pain.<\/p><p>The cost of laser scaling tends to be higher due to the advanced technology and specialised equipment involved. Prices are generally priced from RM800+ per session, depending on the complexity of the procedure, the dental clinic\u2019s location, and the patient&#8217;s specific needs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2c65e1b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2c65e1b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7e3a0f4\" data-id=\"7e3a0f4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64a12a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"64a12a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73976\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drclearaligners.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/scaling-and-polishing-conclusion-image.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1266\" height=\"706\" \/><\/p><p>Understanding the principles of dental scaling and addressing concerns about whether teeth cleaning hurts can help you feel more at ease with the procedure. For a precise cost estimate of teeth scaling and polishing, consult your dentist, as prices depend on the procedure, your condition, and the clinic. 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