Surface Stains Lifted
Marks that sit on the enamel come away, so teeth look cleaner and closer to their natural colour.
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The Easiest Visit in Dentistry
Teeth Polishing in Khar, Mumbai
Smooth, clean-feeling teeth with no needles and very little fuss
If you are wary of dental treatment, polishing is about as gentle as it gets. It is short, needs no anaesthetic and leaves the teeth feeling smooth when you run your tongue over them. Some of our Khar patients use it as a low-stress way to become comfortable in the dental chair.
Polishing buffs the outer surface of the teeth to lift stains left by tea, coffee, paan, tobacco and coloured foods. It is normally carried out straight after scaling, once the tartar has been removed, though the dentist will advise what your teeth need.
Smoother Enamel
A polished surface gives plaque less to cling to for a while, which makes daily brushing a little more effective.
No Numbing Required
Polishing does not cut the tooth or touch the nerve. Most people describe it as a tickle or mild vibration.
A Short, Calm Visit
What polishing involves at our Khar clinic
The paste method: a small, soft rubber cup spins slowly against each tooth with a gritty paste, much like a tiny electric buffer. You feel light pressure and a faint grainy texture. The paste often has a mild minty flavour.
The spray method: for stains in grooves and between teeth, a fine jet of water, air and cleaning powder may be used instead. It feels like a cool spray and can taste slightly salty. Your dentist decides which method suits your teeth and gums.
Rinse and review: your mouth is rinsed and suctioned, and the dentist checks that all surfaces are clean. Fluoride may be applied afterwards if you are prone to sensitivity or decay.
How it feels later: there is usually no after-effect at all. If the gums were inflamed, they may be a little tender that day. You can eat and drink normally unless fluoride has been applied, in which case you may be asked to wait a short while.
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Knowing the Limits
What polishing can and cannot do
Polishing is helpful, but it is sometimes confused with other treatments. This is how it compares.
Remove Everyday Staining
Yellow-brown film from tea, coffee and tobacco usually polishes away well, particularly when treated regularly.
Change Natural Tooth Colour
Polishing does not lighten the tooth’s own shade. For that, the dentist may discuss whitening as a separate treatment.
Replace Scaling
Hard tartar has to be scaled off first. Polishing over tartar leaves the cause of gum irritation in place.
Tidy Up Fillings
Rough or stained edges on old tooth-coloured fillings can often be smoothed during the same visit.
For Anxious Patients
A gentle way to rebuild trust in dental visits
Starting with a simple, comfortable appointment helps many nervous patients feel ready for other care later. Sedation is rarely needed for polishing. If your anxiety is severe, nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is available at the clinic and you can talk to the dentist about whether it makes sense for you.
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9.30 AM – 5.30 PM
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9.30 AM – 3.00 PM
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What patients say after visiting Nitro Dentists
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Rhea Coelho
15:36 01 Oct 24
The clinic is well decorated and pristine. All the four dentists there are very experienced and super welcoming. Best place in Bandra for any dental work.
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10:45 29 Sep 24
I went for a normal checkup but was amazed to experience laughing gas. They gave me a totally pain-free experience.
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10:37 29 Sep 24
I went to Nitro Dentists with my friend and it was a really amazing experience. The doctors were supportive and reassuring.
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Frequently Asked Questions
For most people it is not. There is no drilling into the tooth and no injection. If you have sensitive spots or exposed roots, tell us so that we can use a finer paste and lighter pressure. Sedation is seldom required, but nitrous oxide is offered at our Khar clinic and can be discussed with the dentist.
The dentist first checks your teeth and gums. If tartar is present, scaling is recommended before polishing, usually in the same sitting. You are then told about any other findings and given tips on keeping stains away.
Cleaning, or scaling, removes plaque and hard tartar from the teeth and gum line. Polishing comes after and smooths the tooth surface while removing stains. They are two parts of the same hygiene visit in most cases.
That depends mostly on habits. Frequent tea or coffee, tobacco in any form and irregular brushing bring stains back faster. Rinsing with water after coloured drinks and cleaning twice daily helps the result last longer.
Polishing pastes are mildly abrasive, so it is done only as often as needed. For most people that is at their routine hygiene visit. Your dentist will suggest an interval that suits your teeth.
Stopping By Our Khar Clinic
Polishing is a short appointment at Nitro Dentists, Makhija Royale Building, 201, S.V. Road, above Noble Chemist, Khar West, Mumbai 400052. We are open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM. Phone +91 97696 52122 to reserve a slot.