Dental cleanings in Harbord Village
The visit that keeps the others away.
Professional scaling removes plaque and tartar buildup to support gum health. We tailor your hygiene care to your needs and provide guidance for daily care at home.
Dental hygiene & gum health
Preventive care starts with understanding your oral health. We assess your teeth and gums and recommend care tailored to your needs.
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Professional scaling removes plaque and hardened deposits called tartar that brushing and flossing alone cannot remove. Together with daily home care, it helps manage the buildup that contributes to gum inflammation.
If gum disease is present, additional periodontal treatment may be recommended. Your hygiene care and visit frequency are based on your individual needs.
Nine days after scaling
Before and nine days after professional scaling. The arrows highlight signs of gum inflammation associated with plaque and tartar buildup. The lower photo, taken nine days after professional scaling, shows reduced inflammation following removal of these deposits.
A Dental Art on Harbord patient, shown with their consent. Individual results vary.
How teeth are cleaned
Video by Teeth Talk Girl on YouTube. It explains a typical cleaning; your hygienist will tailor yours to you.
Gum health & heart health
Research has linked gum disease with cardiovascular disease, but gum treatment has not been proven to prevent heart attacks or strokes.
Further reading: Gum disease, Government of Canada · Periodontal disease and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, American Heart Association scientific statement (2025)
How it runs
We measure around each tooth to see how healthy the gums are.
Tartar is removed from above and just below the gumline.
Surface stain comes off and the teeth are left smooth.
Practical advice for home care, and when to come back.
Worth asking
Anything else, ask us. Suitability for any treatment is confirmed at a clinical assessment.
Does a cleaning hurt?
Most people feel scraping and pressure, not pain. If your gums are sensitive, tell us and we can numb the area or go more gently.
Why every six months?
It suits most people. If your gums need closer attention we may suggest every three or four months, and we'll tell you why.
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Questions? Ask us.
Open Tuesday to Saturday, including evenings and all day Saturday. We check what your plan or the CDCP covers before treatment is booked.