Tartar (dental calculus) is hardened plaque — a mineralised deposit that forms on tooth surfaces when plaque is not adequately removed within 24–72 hours. Unlike plaque, tartar cannot be removed by brushing or flossing and requires professional scaling to remove. At Envy Smile near White City, professional tartar removal is carried out at every hygiene appointment using ultrasonic scalers, hand instruments and AirFlow technology.
Tartar Removal at Envy Smile
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When plaque is not removed from tooth surfaces by brushing and flossing, it undergoes mineralisation — hardening into a calcified deposit known as tartar or calculus. Tartar provides a rough surface on which more plaque accumulates, and the bacteria it harbours cause inflammation of the surrounding gum tissue. Tartar also forms below the gumline (subgingival calculus), where it is particularly damaging to the bone and ligaments supporting the teeth.
At Envy Smile near White City, tartar removal is part of every scale and polish appointment (from £85). Our dentist uses ultrasonic scalers to break up and remove tartar deposits, followed by hand instrumentation to clean root surfaces and remove any remaining deposits. AirFlow (£120) provides additional biofilm and staining removal using a pressurised air and water system.
For a full overview of our hygiene services see our Dental Hygienist White City page, or our Healthy Gums White City page.
| Treatment | Price |
|---|---|
| Scale & Polish (incl. tartar removal) | £85 |
| AirFlow Hygiene | £120 |
| Periodontal Treatment (deep tartar) | £350 |
| New Patient Examination | £85 |
| Routine Examination | £70 |
Why Choose Envy Smile?
GDC-registered dentist Dr Hemani Gill · No. 265440
5.0★ Google rating from patients across West London
Scale & polish from £85 · AirFlow from £120
Saturday appointments available
Gentle, professional care in a welcoming practice
3 Goldhawk Road, Shepherds Bush, London W12 8QQ
Only a professional can remove tartar. No toothbrush, mouthwash or interdental product can remove hardened tartar. Professional scaling is the only effective removal method — protecting the gums and bone around your teeth.
Prevents the cascade of problems tartar causes. Tartar drives gum inflammation, gum disease, bad breath and staining. Regular professional removal prevents all of these from developing or worsening.
Cleaner, brighter, smoother teeth. Teeth feel noticeably smoother and look visibly cleaner after tartar removal — and are less susceptible to new plaque accumulation on smoother surfaces.
Our practice is at 3 Goldhawk Road, Shepherds Bush, London W12 8QQ — easily accessible from White City and across West London.
Our GDC-registered dentist Dr Hemani Gill provides professional gum and hygiene treatment at our Shepherds Bush practice — accessible from White City and across West London. Book online or call today.
3 Goldhawk Road, Shepherds Bush, London W12 8QQ · Mon–Fri 10–6, Sat 10–4
