Professional cleaning

A home toothbrush removes soft plaque but cannot deal with hardened calculus or deposits below the gumline. That is what professional hygiene is for.

Plaque forms on teeth constantly. A brush removes some of it; the rest stays between the teeth and along the gumline, mineralizes and turns into calculus. Calculus can no longer be removed at home — it adheres firmly to the enamel and keeps accumulating bacteria.

It is calculus and subgingival plaque that trigger inflammation: gums redden, bleed when brushed, and odour appears. Regular professional hygiene removes the cause and also lets the dentist spot decay while it can still be treated quickly and without complications.

When it is time for a cleaning

Gums bleed when you brush

Hard dark deposits are visible along the gumline

Bad breath appears and does not go away after brushing

More than six months have passed since your last professional cleaning

What this includes

Scaler + AirFlow cleaning Ultrasound removes calculus; AirFlow washes pigmented plaque out of hard-to-reach areas.

Three-stage cleaning with polishing The full protocol: calculus removal, AirFlow and paste polishing — smooth enamel collects plaque more slowly.

Children’s professional cleaning A gentle protocol for children’s primary and permanent teeth.

“Liquid enamel” remineralization (Japan) Saturating the enamel with minerals after cleaning — reduces sensitivity.

Tray remineralization (Italy) A remineralizing compound applied in a custom tray.

Oral SPA treatment A care complex for the gums and mucosa in addition to hygiene.

How the appointment goes

1 Examination The dentist assesses the gums, the amount of calculus and notes areas that need attention.

2 Calculus removal An ultrasonic scaler breaks down deposits above and below the gumline without damaging the enamel.

3 AirFlow and polishing A jet of water with fine powder washes out pigment, then the enamel is polished smooth.

4 Remineralization The final step: the enamel is saturated with minerals and the dentist recommends home-care products.

Common questions

How often is cleaning needed? Usually every six months. The interval is individual, though: with a tendency to form calculus, braces or smoking, the dentist may recommend it more often.

Does cleaning damage enamel? No. Ultrasound breaks down calculus, not enamel, and polishing actually makes the surface smoother. The feeling that “teeth got thinner” after a first cleaning comes from areas that were previously covered by calculus.

Will cleaning make teeth whiter? Cleaning restores the teeth’s natural colour by removing coffee and tea stains. It is not whitening: it does not change the enamel’s own shade. If you want lighter teeth, that is whitening, and it is done after hygiene.

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The information on this page is general. A treatment plan, indications and contraindications are determined by a dentist at an in-person examination.