Dental hygiene
Professional cleaning by our prophylaxis assistants and qualified dental hygienists.
What is Dental hygiene?
Dental hygiene removes hard and soft deposits as well as stains from coffee, tea or smoking. With deep gum pockets or periodontitis, the dental hygienist also cleans below the gum line and remineralises the enamel.
In four steps
- 01Periodontal assessment
- 02Removal of tartar and stains
- 03Airflow polishing
- 04Oral hygiene instruction
FAQ
Two to four times a year, depending on your needs. We agree the right interval with you.
As a rule, the first session is a dental examination: we make a precise diagnosis of the condition of your teeth, on which the dental hygiene treatment then builds.
Even with very good oral hygiene it is difficult to clean every tooth surface and gap perfectly, and crowns or bridges make it harder still. Plaque that stays behind can lead to gum inflammation, tooth decay and, in the worst case, periodontitis.
Yes, that is part of dental hygiene – as are measures against tooth decay, such as fluoride treatment where needed.
Yes. Alongside tips and aids for your daily oral hygiene, we also look at eating habits that may harm your teeth.
Yes. A professional clean followed by whitening usually makes your teeth noticeably lighter.
A session takes 30 to 40 minutes, depending on whether deep gum pockets need cleaning too.
Usually not. Where necessary, we use local anaesthesia. For anxious patients we also offer treatment under general anaesthesia.
In Switzerland, dental treatment is usually not covered by basic health insurance. Many supplementary insurance plans contribute – we will gladly prepare a cost estimate for you to submit.
Usually within the same week – and on the same day if you are in pain. We offer emergency treatment Monday to Saturday until 21:00.