What is the difference you ask?
Scaling and polishing is usually done at regular 6 monthly intervals to remove plaque and tartar from above the gum line and to remove stains from red wine, tea of coffee that have built up over the part few months. The removal of stains and tartar will give you nice white teeth while the removal of the bacteria in plaque can prevent more severe forms of gum disease from occur-ring
Root planing is similar to scaling and polishing in the sense that your dentist will also remove plaque and tartar from your gums. However, in root planing, your dentist will have to go UNDER the gum line (usually with local anaesthesia) to remove the plaque and tartar that have accumu-lated in the gum pockets associated with Periodontitis.
Periodontitis occurs when bacterial plaque, a sticky white film composed of food debris and bac-teria forms on the teeth. If the plaque is not removed, it can turn into a hard substance called calculus or tartar in less than two days. Tartar then acts as a further bacteria trap due to its rough surface.The bacteria in plaque infect the gums, and release toxins that cause redness and irritation. It can cause the bone surrounding the teeth to dissolve. When this happens, the gums separate from the teeth, forming pockets that fill with even more plaque causing even more in-fection. A vicious cycle now ensues. And it leads to shaky teeth and bad breath from the build up of bacteria in the gums.
Enquiries: | (+65) 6737 9011 |
Whats App: | (+65) 9471 7438 |
After Hours: | (+65) 6533 0088 |
Mon - Fri | 8:30am - 7:00pm |
Sat | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
Sun & PH | 9:30am - 1:00pm |
BDS, MSc Ortho (London), Dip. Ortho RCS (Eng), M Ortho RCS (Eng), FDSRCS (Glasgow), FAM (Singapore)
read moreBBM, BDS (Singapore), DGDP (UK), MGDSRCS (Edinburgh)
read moreBDS (Singapore), MDS Ortho (Hong Kong), F.A.M. (Singapore)
read moreBDS (Hons) (Australia); Cert Prosthodontics, MS (USA); FAM (Singapore);
Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics
BDS, MDS (Singapore), FDSRCPS (Glasgow), FDS RCS (Edinburgh), FAM (Singapore)
read moreBDS (Singapore), FRACDS (Australia), MDS (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery) (Singapore), FAMS (Singapore)
read moreBDS Hons (London) , MSc Hons (London) ,MFDS RCS (England), M Ortho RCS (England)
read moreBDS (Singapore), MDS Ortho (Singapore), M Ortho RCS (Edinburgh), FAM (Singapore)
read moreBDS (Singapore), DDent (Paediatric Dentistry) (UCL London), M Paediatric RCS (England), FAMS (Paediatric Dentistry) (Singapore)
read moreMDS (Endodontics) (S’pore); M Endo RCS (Edinburgh); BDS (Malaya)
read moreIf the answer to your question does not appear here, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We are open 363 days a year and the hours are:
Monday to Fridays | 8:30am – 7:00pm |
Saturdays | 8:30am – 7:00pm |
Sundays & Public Holidays | 8:30am – 7:00pm |
Yes. Please call answering service operator on 6533 0088 and ask for one of the "on-call" dentists from TP Dental Surgeons. Our dentist will get back to you as soon as possible and if necessary, arrange to see you immediately at our practice.
Except for emergency problems requiring immediate treatment, patients are seen by appointment. If you are unable to come at the appointed time, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can rearrange the appointment.
Some people are very frightened of dental treatment. For these patients, we will use relative analgesia (laughing gas) to relieve their anxiety. Ask any of our staff about this and they will gladly explain it to you.
Yes. We have all the specialists in all dental specialties in our clinic.
Our dentists and staff will gladly explain our costs to you before the commencement of any treatment.
You can pay by cash, cheque, NETS or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Diners). Normally, payments are expected at each visit. However, for extensive work, you will be required to pay a deposit on your first visit and to settle the balance when the work is completed. Advance payment is also accepted.
Many of our patients have insurance to help pay towards the cost of their dentistry and our fees are the same, regardless of whether a patient has insurance or not. However, it is our policy that patients are responsible for ensuring that their bills are paid in full. Therefore you will need to make your own financial arrangements before receiving treatment and will need to ensure that the bill is settled in full at the end of your treatment. Should there be a dispute between you and your insurance company, it must be handled directly you and them. However, we will gladly provide any relevant information to help settle the matter.
Promotion of health and wellness instead of the treatment of disease, incorporating both modern scientific knowledge and traditional medicine on natural healing. The whole person approach: the mind, body, and spirit, not just mouth or teeth. Nutritional healing and diet control are part of the holistic approach, based on the use of vitamins, minerals, herbs and food supplements hair analysis, MORA treatments, QXCI treatment, allergy tests, mercury free approach, supplements and homeopathic recommendations to balance the body chemistry.
Promotion of health and wellness instead of the treatment of disease, incorporating both modern scientific knowledge and traditional medicine on natural healing. The whole person approach: the mind, body, and spirit, not just mouth or teeth. Nutritional healing and diet control are part of the holistic approach, based on the use of vitamins, minerals, herbs and food supplements hair analysis, MORA treatments, QXCI treatment, allergy tests, mercury free approach, supplements and homeopathic recommendations to balance the body chemistry.
If the answer to your question does not appear here, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We are open 363 days a year and the hours are:
Monday to Fridays | 8:30am – 7:00pm |
Saturdays | 8:30am – 7:00pm |
Sundays & Public Holidays | 8:30am – 7:00pm |
Yes. Please call answering service operator on 6533 0088 and ask for one of the "on-call" dentists from TP Dental Surgeons. Our dentist will get back to you as soon as possible and if necessary, arrange to see you immediately at our practice.
Except for emergency problems requiring immediate treatment, patients are seen by appointment. If you are unable to come at the appointed time, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can rearrange the appointment.
Some people are very frightened of dental treatment. For these patients, we will use relative analgesia (laughing gas) to relieve their anxiety. Ask any of our staff about this and they will gladly explain it to you.
Yes. We have all the specialists in all dental specialties in our clinic.
Our dentists and staff will gladly explain our costs to you before the commencement of any treatment.
You can pay by cash, cheque, NETS or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Diners). Normally, payments are expected at each visit. However, for extensive work, you will be required to pay a deposit on your first visit and to settle the balance when the work is completed. Advance payment is also accepted.
Many of our patients have insurance to help pay towards the cost of their dentistry and our fees are the same, regardless of whether a patient has insurance or not. However, it is our policy that patients are responsible for ensuring that their bills are paid in full. Therefore you will need to make your own financial arrangements before receiving treatment and will need to ensure that the bill is settled in full at the end of your treatment. Should there be a dispute between you and your insurance company, it must be handled directly you and them. However, we will gladly provide any relevant information to help settle the matter.
Promotion of health and wellness instead of the treatment of disease, incorporating both modern scientific knowledge and traditional medicine on natural healing. The whole person approach: the mind, body, and spirit, not just mouth or teeth. Nutritional healing and diet control are part of the holistic approach, based on the use of vitamins, minerals, herbs and food supplements hair analysis, MORA treatments, QXCI treatment, allergy tests, mercury free approach, supplements and homeopathic recommendations to balance the body chemistry.
Promotion of health and wellness instead of the treatment of disease, incorporating both modern scientific knowledge and traditional medicine on natural healing. The whole person approach: the mind, body, and spirit, not just mouth or teeth. Nutritional healing and diet control are part of the holistic approach, based on the use of vitamins, minerals, herbs and food supplements hair analysis, MORA treatments, QXCI treatment, allergy tests, mercury free approach, supplements and homeopathic recommendations to balance the body chemistry.
Monday to Fridays | 8:30am – 7:00pm |
Saturdays | 8:30am – 5:00pm |
Sundays & PH | 9:30am – 1:00pm |
TP Dental Surgeons Pte Ltd
(formerly Drs Tay & Partners)
The Penthouse
391B Orchard Road
#26-01 Ngee Ann City Tower B
Singapore 238874
Tel: | (+65) 6737 9011 |
Fax: | (+65) 6732 1979 |
Emergency Tel: | (+65) 6533 0088 |
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