Dental Treatment
Scaling and Polishing (SAP)
Are you looking for an affordable and fuss-free way of keeping your oral health in tip-top shape?
Scaling and polishing can help you achieve that by keeping oral health problems at bay.
Affordable Scaling and Polishing from $55
Scaling and Polishing Explained
Scaling and polishing (SAP) is a preventative dental cleaning procedure that helps improve your oral health. The procedure removes surface stains, and stubborn tartar and plaque build-up from below the gum line.
Even with frequent brushing and flossing, plaque and tartar can form. This is why scaling and polishing or professional dental cleaning is usually the first line of defence against dental problems like dental decay and gum disease.
Using professional dental instruments, your dentist will remove tartar and plaque build up from your teeth and inside your gums. Once this is done, your dentist will polish your teeth with a polishing paste and a rotating rubber cup. This step removes bacteria and improves the appearance of your teeth.
Book an appointment for scaling and polishing with Frank Dental.
Scaling and Polishing Cost in Singapore
The average cost of scaling and polishing in Singapore is $55 – $150.
The final cost of scaling and polishing is dependent on your current oral hygiene levels, the length of your SAP procedure and whether you require a second visit for further dental cleaning.
In some cases, the location of your preferred dental clinic can impact the cost of your scaling and polishing treatment. Most neighbourhood and heartland clinics in Singapore are able to charge a lower service fee because of lower rental costs.
Dental Clinics in Singapore
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55 - 150
The average cost of scaling and polishing in Singapore
Frank Dental
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55 - 95
Scaling and polishing cost at Frank Dental
- Consultation
- X-rays
- Scaling and Polishing
- Topical Fluoride (+$30)
Scaling and Polishing Costs at Frank Dental
The cost of scaling and polishing at Frank Dental starts from $55.
If you prefer a more thorough but gentle form of dental cleaning, you can opt for Guided Biofilm Therapy.
| $ | |
|---|---|
| Initial Consultation Consultation and X-rays | $30 |
| Scaling and Polishing | $55 - $95 |
| Topical Fluoride | $30 |
Financing Scaling and Polishing
If you are thinking of heading to Frank Dental for your Scaling and Polishing treatment, there are multiple ways you can finance your treatment.
Unsure what financing options you can use or whether your insurance covers the cost of treatment? We can help.
| CHAS/Medisave/Merdeka Generation/Pioneer Generation | Frank Dental is a CHAS and Medisave-accredited dental clinic. |
| Major Banks | Frank Dental accepts interest-free instalment payments from all major banks. |
| Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) | Frank Dental has existing collaborations with BNPL platforms like Atome to help reduce the upfront expenditure of your dental treatments. |
| Dental and Corporate Insurance | Frank Dental is on multiple dental and corporate insurance panels to provide more accessible dental care to you. |
| In-House Dental Plans | Frank Dental offers in-house dental plans that reduces the overall cost of dental care and treatment. |
Does Medisave cover Scaling and Polishing treatment?
Unfortunately, Medisave does not cover the cost of scaling and polishing.
Medisave typically covers surgical dental procedures like dental implants or root canal surgery. For non-surgical dental treatments like scaling and polishing, you will not be able to make a claim for them.
CHAS/Merdeka Generation/Pioneer Generation subsidies for scaling and polishing treatment
If you hold a CHAS/Merdeka Generation/Pioneer Generation card, you might qualify for scaling and polishing subsidies.
Book a scaling and polishing appointment with Frank Dental.
| Treatment that can be subsidised | CHAS Orange Card | CHAS Blue Card | Merdeka Generation (MG) Card | Pioneer Generation (PG) Card | Claim Limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polishing | No subsidy | $20.50 | $25.50 | $30.50 | Up to 2 polishing per calendar year |
| Scaling | No subsidy | $30 | $35 | $40 | Up to 2 scaling per calendar year |
Dental Conditions
If you have any one or more of the following dental or health conditions, you might require more frequent dental cleaning:
- Gum disease (gingivitis or periodontitis)
- Are undergoing dental implant treatment
- Have braces or clear aligners
- Wear dentures
- Have a chronic health condition
- Are a smoker or vaper
- Are pregnant.
Scaling and Polishing Benefits
There are many benefits to going for regular scaling and polishing. These benefits include:
- Brighter and cleaner looking teeth
- Better gum health
- Fresher breath
- Enhanced general health
- Reducing the cost of future dental treatments.
Scaling and Polishing Alternatives
Scaling and Polishing is not the only option available to clean your teeth. There are other alternatives that you might be interested in exploring.
| Treatment Alternative | Cost of Treatment Alternative at Frank Dental |
| Guided Biofilm Therapy | $150 - $200 |
Scaling and Polishing Patient Journey
If you visit Frank Dental for scaling and polishing, this is what you can expect.
Scaling and Polishing Treatment Duration
The entire scaling and polishing treatment usually takes about 30 to 60 minutes.
The final duration is largely dependent on how much plaque and tartar build up there is, as well as the oral health and hygiene of the patient.
If you have not visited a dentist for more than 12 months for a professional cleaning and do not have good oral health habits, there is a higher chance that your scaling and polishing session might be longer.
Scaling and Polishing at Frank Dental
Frank Dental is an affordable neighbourhood dental clinic that takes a human-approach to how we care for our patients. Our dentists are trained to provide gentle and high-quality dental services to patients.
When you come to Frank Dental for scaling and polishing, you can be sure that you are in good hands. Your dental care will be rendered by experienced dentists of more than 20 years of experience.
Our transparent treatment fees also ensure that you do not have bill shocks after treatment.
Who will be doing scaling and polishing treatment for you at Frank Dental?
Your scaling and polishing treatment will be done by Dr Wong Sue Lin or our oral health therapist Gong Shiyun.
To view a full list of our dental clinicians who are able to provide specific dental treatment care for you, please refer to the list.
| Dentists | Scaling and polishing for dental cleaning and better oral health. Root canal treatment to restore a damaged tooth. Dentures to replace missing teeth. Wisdom tooth removal for wisdom tooth discomfort. | Dr Wong Sue Lin |
| Dental implants to replace broken, loosened and dislodged teeth. Dental implant dentures to replace multiple loose teeth or dentures. All-on-x implants to replace either the upper or lower set of teeth. Wisdom tooth surgery (complex) for removal of wisdom tooth. | Dr Gerald Tan | |
| Dental implants to replace broken, loosened and dislodged teeth. Dental implant dentures to replace multiple loose teeth or dentures. Wisdom tooth surgery (complex) for removal of wisdom tooth. Braces and clear aligner treatment like Invisalign or Angel Aligner to straighten crooked or misaligned orthodontic conditions. | Dr Amanda Koh | |
| Oral Health Therapists | Scaling and polishing for dental cleaning and better oral health. Paediatric dentistry for better children oral health. | Gong Shiyun |
Scaling and Polishing: Patient FAQs
Everything you want to know about scaling and polishing.
You will probably need scaling and polishing if you are currently suffering from the following conditions or are undergoing certain dental or health conditions:
- Receding gums
- Bad breath
- Sensitive teeth
- Swollen gums
- Gums that bleed easily.
Yes, you will have to take X-rays before proceeding with your scaling and polishing procedure.
The X-rays help your dentist check the overall condition of your oral health before your dental cleaning. They also help reveal areas that your dentist might not be able to see with their naked areas. This can help your dentist have a better understanding of where you might feel increased sensitivity.
While we understand that you might be hesitant to take X-rays because of the fear of radiation or the fear of unnecessary dental costs, dental X-rays give you one of the lowest radiation levels of medical imaging.
In fact, if you are a frequent traveller, radiation levels from aeroplane flights for short-haul flights are actually 7-times higher than dental X-rays.
Scaling and polishing is not the same as teeth whitening. While scaling and polishing can help lighten the shade of teeth, it does so by removing dental plaque, tartar and surface stains to retain the natural colour of your teeth. The main purpose of scaling and polishing is to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
Teeth whitening, on the other hand, is a cosmetic dental procedure. A bleaching agent is applied onto your teeth to lighten the shade of your teeth.
Scaling and polishing is not the same as brushing or flossing your teeth at home.
Have you ever headed to a 5-star hotel and wondered how they have managed to keep everything spick and span? Scaling and polishing is akin to a 5-star hotel professional cleaning service. The right professional tools are used to clean your teeth and gums thoroughly to remove plaque, calculus and stains.
If you have teeth that are not entirely aligned, scaling and polishing can help reach behind pesky areas.
This does not mean that you should stop brushing and flossing your teeth! While brushing and flossing might not be able to entirely get rid of plaque and tartar, it does help prolong the effectiveness and longevity of your professional dental cleaning.
This is why it is still important to head for professional dental cleaning even when you have a regular and rigorous oral hygiene routine.
Scaling and polishing will not damage your teeth. The procedure only removes accumulated plaque and tartar from your teeth and gums without affecting the structure or integrity of your teeth.
However, you should also not overdo scaling and polishing. Always follow the recommendations of your dentist when it comes to the frequency of dental procedures. Overdoing scaling and polishing can result in the wearing down of your enamel.
The scaling and polishing procedure is not meant to be painful. However, just like most other dental procedures, it might cause a bit of discomfort.
One of the most jarring parts of the scaling and polishing experience is the sound of the dental equipment.
Most dentists or dental professionals recommend twice-yearly professional dental cleaning visits.
Plaque formation on your teeth is a continuous process. Plaque that is formed on teeth begins to mineralise into tartar within 10 – 14 hours.
At Frank Dental, we believe that the frequency of your scaling and polishing sessions should be pegged to your individual physical and dental well-being, as well as the dental treatments that you are undergoing.
For instance, if you have recently undergone dental implants treatment, you might wish to consider heading for scaling and polishing every 4 months to maintain the health of your dental implant and promote osseointegration.