Dental treatment
Dental hygiene and cleaning
Professional removal of tartar and plaque. The basic prevention of gum disease and decay.
Price
800 to 1,800 CZK per session
Public insurance coverage
No, paid by the patient. A necessary part of prevention.
Duration
45 to 60 minutes
Recovery
No recovery time
About the treatment
The dental hygienist removes tartar with ultrasound, performs air-flow (removing pigmentation), polishes and teaches the correct cleaning technique. A session is recommended once or twice a year.
Step by step
- 1Checking the state of the gums and pocket depth
- 2Ultrasonic tartar removal
- 3Air-flow jet against pigmentation
- 4Polishing with paste and fluoridation
- 5Instruction on cleaning technique and interdental brushes
Aftercare
- check_circleFor the first 24 hours no staining food (coffee, tea, red wine, turmeric)
- check_circleSlightly bleeding gums for 1 to 2 days is normal
- check_circleUse an interdental brush daily
Risks and complications
- warningSensitivity of the tooth necks on the first day
- warningMild gum bleeding for 1 to 2 days with neglected hygiene
Frequently asked questions
How often should I get a dental hygiene appointment?expand_more
Typically once a year. With gum disease or braces, twice a year.
Does dental hygiene hurt?expand_more
Usually not. For sensitive tooth necks a local anaesthetic or desensitising spray can be used.
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