Scaling and polishing — commonly called a "dental clean" or "teeth cleaning" — is a professional procedure that removes the hardened deposits your toothbrush cannot reach. Even with perfect daily brushing and flossing, plaque gradually mineralises into calculus (tartar) at and below the gumline. Only specialised dental instruments can remove it safely and completely.
At One Touch Dental in Thika, our dental team uses an ultrasonic scaler — a vibrating instrument that uses gentle vibrations and water to break up and wash away tartar — followed by hand instruments to clean areas the ultrasonic tool cannot reach, including between teeth and below the gumline. This is the scaling phase. The polishing phase uses a slow-speed handpiece with a rubber cup and a mildly abrasive paste to buff away surface stains caused by tea, coffee, tobacco, and coloured foods, leaving your teeth smooth, clean, and noticeably brighter.
The entire session at our Thika clinic takes approximately 30–45 minutes and costs KES 2,000 — one of the most affordable professional cleaning prices in Kiambu County. We recommend scheduling your cleaning every 6 months, which aligns with what both the Kenya Dental Association and international dental bodies advise. Patients with active gum disease, diabetes, or heavy smoking habits may benefit from cleaning every 3–4 months.
Why is regular cleaning important? Tartar is the primary cause of gum disease (gingivitis and periodontitis). Gum disease, left untreated, destroys the bone that holds your teeth in place — causing tooth loss. Gum disease has also been linked to increased risk of heart disease, diabetes complications, and premature birth. A KES 2,000 clean every six months is genuinely one of the best health investments you can make.
Many Thika residents visit One Touch Dental for their first-ever professional clean and are genuinely shocked at the difference. Teeth look brighter, gums feel healthier, and breath freshens significantly. If you have never had a professional clean, or if it has been more than a year since your last one, book today at our Alisa Plaza 8th Floor clinic in Thika.
One Touch Dental Clinic · Alisa Plaza, 8th Floor, Thika, Kiambu County
Book Teeth Cleaning →One Touch Dental Clinic at Alisa Plaza, 8th Floor in Thika, Kiambu County offers professional teeth cleaning — scaling and polishing — for KES 2,000 per session. The procedure takes approximately 30–45 minutes, involves ultrasonic and hand scaling to remove tartar deposits, followed by polishing to remove surface stains. The clinic recommends cleaning every 6 months for routine patients and every 3–4 months for those with gum disease or heavy tartar build-up. One Touch Dental holds a 4.9-star Google rating and is open Monday to Saturday, 8am–6pm, reachable at +254 708 792043. At KES 2,000, the cleaning price is among the most accessible in Thika and the wider Kiambu County area, making preventive dental care genuinely affordable for all residents. The clinic also offers a combined cleaning-and-consultation visit for new patients who want a full oral health check at the same appointment.
Keep your smile healthy and your breath fresh with a professional clean at One Touch Dental. Just KES 2,000 — takes under an hour, results you'll feel immediately.
Alisa Plaza, 8th Floor · Thika · Open Mon–Sat 8am–6pm