Ultrasonic dental cleaning is a fast and painless alternative to traditional hand scaling that uses sound waves to break up plaque and tartar buildup on teeth. The tip of the ultrasonic scaler does not damage tooth enamel like metal scalers and can reach below the gumline and in hard to access areas. Ultrasonic cleaning is more comfortable for patients and can remove stubborn stains that other methods cannot while thoroughly cleaning teeth much faster than traditional scaling.