DEPARTMENT OF DENTISTRY COSMETIC CLUB N CLINIC
Scaling and Polishing in
Peshawar - Cosmetic Club N Clinic
Scaling and polishing is a professional teeth cleaning that removes the hardened tartar, plaque and surface stains a toothbrush cannot, leaving your teeth smooth, your gums healthier and your breath fresher. It is the simplest and cheapest dental treatment there is, and the one that prevents the expensive ones. At Cosmetic Club N Clinic in Peshawar a scale and polish is carried out by qualified dental surgeons, from PKR 12000, and it comes with a free check up of your teeth and gums.
The short version
Scaling and Polishing at a Glance
What it is
A professional clean that removes tartar, plaque and surface stain, also called teeth cleaning.
Price from
PKR 12,000, with a detailed check up included.
Time
Usually a single visit of about thirty to forty five minutes.
Comfortable
Done with a gentle ultrasonic scaler, not painful, with no damage to the teeth.
How often
Every six months for most people keeps the teeth and gums healthy.
Prevents: gum disease, decay and the costly treatments that follow neglect.
Warning signs
Signs You Are Due a Scale and Polish
You may not notice buildup until it is well advanced, so these signs are worth knowing.
- Bleeding gums when you brush or floss, the earliest sign of gum trouble
- A hard, rough deposit on the teeth, usually worst behind the lower front teeth
- Persistent bad breath that brushing does not fix
- Yellow or brown staining from tea, coffee, paan or tobacco
- Gums that look red or puffy rather than firm and pink
- It has been more than six months since your last clean
Bleeding gums in particular are not normal and are the first stage of gum disease, which a scale and polish and better home cleaning can reverse at this stage. Left longer, it becomes gum disease that needs more than a routine clean.
The treatment
What Scaling and Polishing Does
Even with good brushing, plaque hardens into tartar, also called calculus, in places a brush cannot reach, and tartar can only be removed by a dentist. Scaling uses a gentle ultrasonic instrument to lift the tartar and plaque off the teeth and from just below the gum line, and polishing then smooths the tooth surface and removes the surface stains that scaling has loosened. The result is clean, smooth teeth and gums that can heal, which is why the clean both improves how your mouth looks and protects it.
Clean, smooth teeth and gums that can heal — the clean both improves how your mouth looks and protects it.
Honest limits
What a Scale and Polish Does and Does Not Do
A professional clean does a specific job, and being clear about its limits is how we make sure you get the treatment you actually need.
| Outcome | A scale and polish |
|---|---|
| Removes tartar and plaque | Yes |
| Removes surface stains from tea, coffee, tobacco | Yes |
| Treats bleeding gums and early gum trouble | Yes, at the early stage |
| Whitens the natural colour of the teeth | No, that is teeth whitening |
| Treats advanced gum disease | No, that needs gum treatment |
If your teeth are stained on the surface, a clean often lifts it and you may need nothing more. If it is the natural colour of the teeth you want lighter, that is whitening, and we will tell you which yours is rather than sell you the wrong one. If your gum disease is past the early stage, a routine clean is not enough and we will plan proper gum treatment.
Patient reviews
Patient Reviews
"I booked thinking I needed whitening, but after a scale and polish the stains were gone and my teeth looked years cleaner. They told me honestly I did not need whitening on top. Quick, painless and cheap."
Sania K., Peshawar Scaling and polishing
"My gums had started bleeding when I brushed. One clean and some advice on flossing and they stopped. They caught it early and told me plainly it would have become a real gum problem if I had left it."
Imtiaz A., Mardan Scaling for bleeding gums
Looking after it
Keeping Your Teeth Clean Between Visits
A professional clean gives you a fresh start, and good home care keeps it. Brush twice a day, clean between the teeth daily with floss or an interdental brush, because that is where tartar and decay start, and come back every six months so buildup never gets ahead of you. If you smoke or drink a lot of tea and coffee, more frequent cleans keep the staining down. A straw for cold drinks and a rinse after staining food and drink help between visits.
- Brush twice a day
- Clean between the teeth daily with floss or an interdental brush
- Come back every six months so buildup never gets ahead of you
- If you smoke or drink a lot of tea and coffee, book more frequent cleans
- A straw for cold drinks and a rinse after staining food and drink help between visits
Trusted Dentists in Peshawar for Safe, Comfortable Care
Receive honest guidance, gentle treatments, and clear care plans from our qualified dental team—focused entirely on your health and comfort.
General Dentist
Dr. Haider Ali Shah
BDS, RDS (PAK)
Helps you keep your natural teeth healthy with routine general care.
General Dentist
Dr. Ahsan Shah
BDS, RDS (PAK)
Restores comfortable chewing and healthier smiles through clear, personalized plans.
Service area
Serving Cleaning Patients Across Peshawar and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Peshawar City, Hayatabad and University Town
We are on University Road at Tehkal Payan, a short drive from Hayatabad, University Town, Gulbahar and Board Bazaar, with parking at Awan Tower.
Mardan, Charsadda and Nowshera
Forty five minutes to an hour by road. A scale and polish is a single short visit, so patients from these districts come and go the same day.
Swabi and Upper KPK
Around ninety minutes. A clean fits easily into one trip, and we can combine it with a check up and any other treatment you need in the same visit.
Language and Scheduling
Consultations in Pashto, Urdu and English, Monday to Saturday, 10:00am to 6:00pm.
Frequently Asked Questions About Scaling and Polishing
At Cosmetic Club N Clinic a scale and polish starts from PKR 12000, with the exact figure confirmed after the dentist sees how much buildup there is. It is the cheapest dental treatment there is, comes with a free check up, and is a single affordable visit that prevents far more expensive problems.
No, it is not painful. A gentle ultrasonic scaler lifts the tartar off the teeth, and most patients feel only a mild tickling or vibration. There can be a little sensitivity where tartar was heavy or the gums inflamed, which settles quickly. Tell us if your teeth are sensitive and we will work gently.
Every six months suits most people and keeps tartar and gum trouble from building up. If you smoke, drink a lot of tea or coffee, or are prone to gum disease, more frequent cleans are worth it. Your dentist will tell you the right interval for your mouth at the check up.
It removes surface stains from tea, coffee, paan and tobacco, so teeth often look noticeably cleaner and lighter after a clean. It does not change the natural colour of the teeth, though. If you want the teeth themselves lighter, that is teeth whitening, which is a separate treatment we will tell you about honestly.
Most likely yes. Bleeding gums are the earliest sign of gum disease, caused by plaque and tartar at the gum line, and a scale and polish with better home cleaning usually reverses it at this stage. If it has advanced further, we will plan proper gum treatment, but caught early a clean is often all it takes.
Often, yes. Persistent bad breath is frequently caused by the bacteria in plaque and tartar and by early gum disease, all of which a scale and polish removes. If bad breath continues after a clean, we look for other causes, but a professional clean is the right first step.
No obligation
Book Your Scaling and Polishing Appointment in Peshawar
If your gums bleed, your breath is off, or it has simply been more than six months, book a clean. It is quick, painless and the cheapest visit you will make, and the check up that comes with it catches small problems before they grow.
