Keep Your Teeth for Life with Professional Hygiene Care
Brushing at home is not enough to stop plaque from turning into hardened tartar. Our comprehensive scale and clean treatments remove the hidden bacteria that cause bad breath, gum disease, and tooth loss — leaving your mouth feeling incredibly fresh and your teeth looking brighter.
Are Your Gums Bleeding When You Brush?
Many people think that bleeding gums are normal, or that they are just brushing too hard.
The truth is, healthy gums do not bleed. If your gums are red, swollen, or bleed when you floss, you have the early stages of gum disease (gingivitis).
This happens when plaque — a sticky film of bacteria — builds up around the gum line. If it is not removed, it hardens into calculus (tartar). You cannot brush or floss tartar away at home; it acts like a splinter in your gums, causing constant irritation and inflammation.
If left untreated, gingivitis progresses to periodontitis. The infection attacks the bone holding your teeth in place, causing your gums to recede, your teeth to become loose, and eventually, tooth loss. It is the leading cause of adult tooth loss, and it is almost entirely preventable.
Professional Scaling and Polishing
The only way to remove hardened tartar and stop gum disease in its tracks is with a professional scale and clean.
During your hygiene appointment at Westlake Dental, we use specialised ultrasonic instruments to gently but effectively break down and wash away the tartar from above and below the gum line.
Once the tartar is removed, we polish the surface of your teeth. This removes superficial stains from coffee, tea, and food, and leaves the enamel perfectly smooth — making it much harder for new plaque to stick to it.
You leave with a smooth, clean feeling that you simply cannot replicate at home.
Why Choose Westlake Dental for Hygiene?
A hygiene appointment should be thorough, but it should not be painful.
Gentle Techniques
We know that some patients have sensitive teeth or gums. We use modern ultrasonic scalers and adjust our technique to ensure you are as comfortable as possible.
Dentist-Led Care
Your hygiene appointment is performed by Dr Gilbert Stehbens. Because a dentist is performing your clean, you get a highly experienced set of eyes examining your mouth for early signs of decay or oral cancer at the same time.
Education First
We do not just clean your teeth and send you away. We use intraoral cameras to show you exactly where you are missing spots, and we teach you the most effective ways to brush and floss for your specific mouth shape.
More Than Just a Clean
Cure Bad Breath (Halitosis)
Chronic bad breath is rarely caused by what you eat; it is usually caused by bacteria hiding in tartar beneath the gum line. Removing the tartar removes the source of the smell.
Prevent Tooth Loss
By keeping your gums and the underlying bone healthy, regular hygiene visits are the best insurance policy for keeping your natural teeth for your entire life.
Brighter, Whiter Teeth
A professional polish removes the daily surface stains that dull your smile, often making your teeth look noticeably whiter without the need for bleaching.
Better Overall Health
Extensive research links severe gum disease to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and complications with diabetes. A healthy mouth contributes to a healthy body.
New Patient Offer: $50 Off Your First Clean
If it has been a while since your last professional clean, do not put it off any longer.
We offer all new patients $50 off their first comprehensive check-up and clean. During this visit, Dr Gilbert will:
- •Examine your teeth, gums, and overall oral health
- •Take digital X-rays (if necessary) to check the bone levels beneath your gums
- •Perform a thorough, gentle scale and polish
- •Apply a fluoride treatment to strengthen your enamel
(Note: Please mention this offer when booking your appointment.)
Tartar Does Not Stop Growing
The longer you wait between hygiene visits, the more tartar builds up, and the deeper the infection travels into your gums. What could be a simple, painless 30-minute clean today can turn into a requirement for deep, under-the-gum root planing (which often requires local anaesthetic) if left for another year.
Because Dr Gilbert personally performs all hygiene treatments, our schedule fills quickly. Book your appointment today to stop the buildup before it causes permanent damage.
The Westlake Promise
We respect your comfort and your health.
No Judgement
If it has been years since your last clean, we will not lecture you. We are just glad you are here, and we will help you get back on track.
Personalised Advice
We will recommend a hygiene schedule based on your actual needs — whether that is a standard six-monthly visit, or more frequent visits if you are managing active gum disease.
Gentle Care
If you experience sensitivity during the clean, let us know. We can adjust our equipment or apply a numbing gel to keep you completely comfortable.
Ready for That Fresh-From-The-Dentist Feeling?
Protect your gums, freshen your breath, and keep your teeth for life. Book your professional scale and clean today.
You Cannot Fix Gum Disease at Home
Once plaque hardens into tartar, it bonds to the tooth enamel like cement. No amount of vigorous brushing, aggressive flossing, or expensive mouthwash will remove it.
In fact, brushing too hard in an attempt to remove tartar will only damage your enamel and cause your gums to recede further. The only safe, effective way to remove it is with professional dental instruments. Do not wait until your teeth become loose to seek help.
P.S. We accept all major health funds and offer HICAPS for on-the-spot claiming, meaning you only pay the gap for your hygiene visit. If you are not in a health fund, ask Shaleen about our affordable pricing when you call!