Teeth cleaning is usually performed using a non-surgical technique called “scaling”. This procedure, also known as “ultrasonic scaling”, involves the use of small dental instruments to physically remove bacterial buildup and tartar (calcified bacterial debris that builds up and adheres to the tooth and roots). Once, bacteria was removed solely by hand, but now the ultrasonic cleaner has changed that for the better. Ultrasound is considered the safest and most effective technique because it saves time, there is minimal wear on the tooth structure, there is a low risk of fracture or perforation, and the technique is applicable to both front and back teeth.

Ultrasonic cleaners use electromagnetic forces in the tip of the cleaning head. These electromagnetic forces cause extremely fast vibrations with a speed of 36,000 vibrations per minute. Although the tip vibrates extremely fast, the vibrations are very gentle and spray small streams of water into the periodontal pockets (the space between the teeth and gums where bacteria like to accumulate). The vibrations effectively remove plaque and tartar in the mouth.