Dental hygiene is the best prevention against tooth decay and periodontal disease. It removes plaque and leaves your teeth clean and healthy. It’s an effective way to maintain your natural, healthy teeth for as long as possible. We provide our patients with comprehensive dental hygiene services, which are an essential part of modern dental care. We’ll make sure that after cleaning, stain removal, and polishing, you can once again enjoy your healthy and radiant smile. All procedures are performed by specially trained professional staff using the latest technologies.
A professionally performed dental hygiene session includes the following procedures:
- Removal of tartar using an ultrasonic scaler
- Manual removal of tartar using scalers and curettes
- Removal of plaque and stains using the tooth sandblasting method with the Swiss device Airflow
- Cleaning of interdental spaces
- Polishing of teeth using polishing pastes
- Fluoride treatment of teeth
- Professional instruction on proper tooth brushing techniques
- Personalized advice on selecting the right tools for at-home dental hygiene
Dental Hygiene – Frequently Asked Questions Answered
Is it true that healthy teeth can prolong your life?
The latest medical research confirms that poor oral health is linked to serious health conditions such as strokes, cardiovascular diseases, digestive disorders, and diabetes. Oral cleanliness has a significant impact on your overall health and immune system. Dental hygiene is an effective preventive and therapeutic method in modern dentistry that helps preserve your natural healthy teeth well into old age.
Is it possible to remove tartar with home cleaning?
Tartar, which forms through the mineralization of dental plaque, cannot be removed with home cleaning. This is one of the key tasks of professional dental hygiene, where ultrasonic equipment with a vibrating tip is used to break down and remove tartar buildup.
Tartar is not only unsightly but also poses a serious risk to dental health. Tartar and dental plaque are among the most common carriers of bacteria responsible for the most widespread oral diseases. That’s why professional teeth cleaning is the best prevention against tooth decay and periodontal disease.
Can dental hygiene help with unwanted tooth discoloration?
Over time, pigments from food, medications, and beverages (such as coffee, tea, and red wine) can build up on teeth. These stains can be gently and effectively removed in the clinic using a method called air polishing, which we perform with a Swiss Airflow device. After the treatment, teeth appear whiter as their natural color is restored—without any aggressive intervention on the tooth structure.
What are the benefits of tooth polishing?
To complete the dental hygiene process in our clinic, we include tooth polishing and the application of a fluoride layer.
Gentle polishing of the tooth surface using a rotating brush, rubber disc, and polishing paste reduces the adherence of dental plaque to the teeth. Applying a fluoride film with a high concentration of fluoride strengthens the enamel, provides antibacterial protection, and helps prevent tooth decay.