Preventative Oral Health

Dental Hygiene – Scale & Polish

Gentle tartar removal and high-gloss prophylactic cleaning protecting your teeth and gums in Birr since 2001.

Preventative Care

The Foundation of Lifelong Dental Health

Daily brushing and flossing are essential, but minerals in saliva naturally form calculus (hardened tartar) over time in areas toothbrushes cannot easily reach. If left untreated, tartar triggers gingivitis (swollen, bleeding gums) and can eventually progress to bone-damaging periodontitis.

Our gentle scale and polish removes stubborn calculus above and just below the gum line using ultrasonic scalers and hand instruments, followed by a polishing paste that leaves enamel ultra-smooth.

Benefits of Regular Professional Cleanings:

  • Protects Gum Health: Stops gum inflammation, tenderness, and bleeding.
  • Removes External Stains: Gently lifts surface coffee, tea, and smoking discolouration.
  • Freshens Breath: Eradicates bacteria colonies harboured in tartar pockets.
  • PRSI Scheme Subsidies: Available under the Irish PRSI Treatment Benefit scheme.
Dental Hygiene Cleaning at Catherine Barry Dental
Gentle Hygiene ProphylaxisBirr Practice on The Green

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Maintain healthy teeth and fresh breath. Contact our friendly reception in Birr today.

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(057) 912 0488