Dental Cleaning & Check-up in Chembur — Every 6 Months
Ultrasonic scaling, polishing, fluoride and a full oral-cancer screening in 45 minutes. Tartar you can't brush away removed; problems caught while they're still small. Evening slots until 9 PM.
A dental cleaning in Chembur costs ₹1,500 at Urban Smiles — includes ultrasonic scaling, hand finishing, polishing, fluoride varnish and an oral-cancer soft-tissue screening. Heavy tartar or pre-gum-treatment cleaning costs ₹2,500. Bitewing X-rays added when clinically indicated at ₹500 each. Evening slots until 9 PM Mon–Sat.
Who this is for
- Everyone aged 3+ who hasn't had a professional cleaning in the past 6 months — no symptoms needed.
- Smokers, heavy coffee, tea and wine drinkers who accumulate tartar and staining faster than average (3–4 monthly cleaning recommended).
- Diabetics and cardiovascular patients — periodontal health is directly linked to HbA1c control and cardiovascular risk; 3-monthly recall is the standard.
- Pre-whitening, pre-braces and pre-implant patients — cleaning is the mandatory first step before any cosmetic or restorative procedure.
What we don't do
- We don't scale and send you out without a gum pocket-depth check — the cleaning is the opportunity to catch early gum disease.
- We don't take X-rays at every visit — bitewings every 18–24 months unless clinical signs prompt an earlier review.
- We don't diagnose "cavities" without RVG confirmation — clinical exam alone misses between-tooth decay.
- We don't skip the oral-cancer soft-tissue exam to save time — it takes 2 minutes and matters enormously in a population with high tobacco + pan-masala exposure.
When to consider Dental Cleaning & Check-up
You may benefit from dental cleaning & check-up in Chembur if you notice:
- Visible yellow or brown tartar along the gum line
- Bad breath despite regular brushing
- Bleeding when you brush or floss
- Not had a professional clean in over 6 months
- Heavy tea, coffee, tobacco or pan-masala staining
- Upcoming cosmetic treatment — whitening, aligners, veneers
Benefits of Dental Cleaning & Check-up at Urban Smiles
- Removes supragingival tartar — the primary cause of both cavities and gum disease
- Catches interproximal cavities, cracks and early gum disease while treatment is still simple
- Oral-cancer soft-tissue screening included — relevant in India's high-tobacco-prevalence population
- Polishing smooths enamel so plaque adhesion slows between visits
- Fluoride varnish after cleaning reduces cavity incidence by ~30–40% over 6 months
- Intraoral camera shows you what we see — no invisible findings
How the procedure works
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Oral exam + soft-tissue & oral-cancer screening
Full-mouth soft tissue exam including tongue, floor of mouth, palate and cheeks. Intraoral camera shows any area of concern on screen. Not every mucosal change is serious; all are documented.
Equipment: Intraoral camera · headlight · oral-cancer screening checklist
Why it matters: Early-stage oral cancer has an 80%+ 5-year survival rate; late-stage, below 20%. A 2-minute check is the most important preventive step for pan-masala, tobacco and betel-nut users.
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Ultrasonic piezo scaling
Piezoelectric tip vibrates at 25,000–40,000 Hz, fracturing tartar off enamel and root surfaces. Water-cooled; no heat, no structural damage. Faster and more comfortable than hand scaling alone for heavy deposits.
Equipment: Piezoelectric ultrasonic scaler
Why it matters: Removes 90%+ of tartar in one pass where hand instruments need multiple strokes — less chair time, less discomfort.
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Hand instrumentation (curettes)
Fine Gracey curettes remove residual deposits at the gum margin and in the sulcus (shallow pocket). Completes what the ultrasonic misses in tight embrasures and concavities.
Equipment: Gracey curettes
Why it matters: The ultrasonic + hand combination is the clinical standard — either alone leaves deposits.
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Polishing
Fine prophy paste (mild abrasive) removes surface staining from coffee, tea and tobacco. Leaves enamel smooth — plaque re-colonises more slowly on a polished surface.
Equipment: Prophy paste · rubber cup
Why it matters: Immediate visible stain removal; smooth surface extends the interval between cleanings slightly.
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Fluoride varnish
Fluoride varnish painted on all surfaces and set for 30 seconds. No taste, no discomfort. Releases fluoride into enamel over the following 24 hours.
Equipment: Fluoride varnish (2.26% NaF)
Why it matters: 30–40% reduction in new cavities over 6 months — the single most evidence-backed preventive step in dentistry.
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Home-care review + X-rays (when indicated)
We show on the intraoral camera exactly where plaque accumulates and demonstrate corrective brushing or flossing technique. Bitewing RVGs added if the last set was >18 months ago or clinical signs suggest interproximal decay.
Equipment: Intraoral camera · RVG (if indicated)
Why it matters: Correcting brushing technique removes more plaque than any rinse or device. X-rays at 18-month intervals catch cavities before they are visible.
Who is eligible?
- Everyone aged 3+ — every 6 months
- Smokers, pan-masala users, heavy tea/coffee drinkers — every 3–4 months
- Diabetics, cardiac patients — every 3 months
- Pre-whitening, pre-orthodontic or pre-implant preparation — cleaning required first
Aftercare & recovery
- Avoid very hot, very cold or strongly coloured food for 4 hours (mild sensitivity + fluoride setting time)
- No tea, coffee or turmeric for 4 hours after fluoride
- Brushing and flossing resume same day
- Book next cleaning before leaving — most patients forget until they see tartar again
- Replace your toothbrush — it carries the bacteria we just removed
Why choose Urban Smiles for Dental Cleaning & Check-up in Chembur
Every cleaning at Urban Smiles includes the full exam, oral-cancer soft-tissue screening, fluoride and intraoral-camera documentation — not just the scaling most clinics bill for. Digital X-rays at 90% lower radiation when indicated. Evening slots until 9 PM Mon–Sat.
Transparent pricing — what raises it, what's included
Floor price plus a written quote before any drilling. No hidden charges.
From ₹1,500 — routine scaling, polishing, fluoride + oral-cancer screening
Included at floor:
- Full oral exam and oral-cancer soft-tissue screening
- Ultrasonic piezo scaling
- Hand curette finishing
- Prophy polishing
- Fluoride varnish
- Home-care technique review
What raises the cost:
- Heavy tartar / pre-gum-treatment cleaning (~₹2,500)
- Bitewing RVG X-rays when indicated (~₹500 per image)
- Oral cancer biopsy referral if suspicious lesion found (GP referral, separate)
- Full periodontal assessment and root planing (see Gum Treatment page for pricing)
Cashless insurance partners: Star Health · HDFC ERGO · ICICI Lombard · Niva Bupa
Some corporate and family dental plans cover one or two prophylaxis visits per year. We handle pre-authorisation in-house where cover applies.
Consultation: No separate consult fee — the ₹1,500 covers the full cleaning and exam.
Bring a competitor cleaning quote. We'll show you what's included here vs what's itemised out elsewhere.
Dr. Rini Dass — Cosmetic & Orthodontic Dentist · Oral Hygiene Programme Lead
Credentials: BDS · Cosmetic Dentistry training · Digital Smile Design certification
Case volume: Routine preventive care integrated with cosmetic planning for every patient
Outcomes: Every cleaning includes oral-cancer screening and fluoride as standard — not extras
Dental cleaning is the highest-leverage preventive visit in dentistry — more so than any toothbrush, rinse or supplement. The patients who come every 6 months spend a fraction of what irregular attenders spend over a decade.
Dental Cleaning & Check-up — Frequently Asked Questions
Everything patients in Chembur and Mumbai ask before their dental cleaning & check-up appointment.
Routine scaling + polishing + fluoride + oral-cancer exam: ₹1,500. Heavy tartar or pre-gum-treatment deep cleaning: ₹2,500. Bitewing X-rays when indicated: ₹500 each. No hidden charges; that's what the visit costs.
Every 6 months for most people. Every 3–4 months if you smoke, drink a lot of tea/coffee/wine, or have a history of gum disease. Every 3 months if you're diabetic or have a cardiovascular condition.
No — this is the most persistent myth in Indian dentistry. Scaling removes tartar; teeth feel "different" afterwards because they are finally clean, not because anything was loosened. It is the buildup of tartar that causes gum recession and mobility. Skipping scaling is what loosens teeth.
It removes surface extrinsic staining from tea, coffee and tobacco — teeth look measurably whiter after a clean. For deeper intrinsic yellowing, a whitening treatment gives the additional lift.
No for healthy gums. Mild discomfort if you have heavy tartar or significant gum inflammation — first-time patients after a long gap may feel sensitivity at the gum margin. Subsequent visits after 6-monthly recall are noticeably easier.
Bitewing X-rays catch between-tooth cavities and early bone loss that the clinical exam misses. We take them every 18–24 months, not every visit. When indicated, digital RVG emits ~90% less radiation than conventional film.
Yes — it's recommended, not just safe. Pregnancy hormones cause pregnancy gingivitis in most women; professional cleaning and fluoride reduce cavity risk for both mother and infant. We avoid elective X-rays in the first trimester.
Many corporate and family dental plans cover one to two prophylaxis visits per year. We check your policy wording and handle pre-authorisation in-house. Out-of-pocket, ₹1,500 every 6 months is far cheaper than the fillings and gum treatment that follow from skipping it.
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