Annual dental cleaning ensures a long life for your teeth and saves you high treatment costs in the long term. Let us advise you individually at an appointment and experience dental hygiene completely pain-free and relaxed.
The path to healthy teeth begins with consistent dental hygiene. Regular professional dental cleaning is the key to reducing bacteria in the mouth and effectively preventing tooth decay. But when is a dental cleaning really useful?
A dental cleaning at the dentist is always advisable if stubborn, solid deposits have formed on the teeth - whether due to colouring agents from food or calcareous minerals. Such deposits often cannot be completely removed with a toothbrush and dental floss. The resulting bacterial plaque must be removed professionally to prevent long-term tooth damage.
Many of our patients also visit our dental practice for aesthetic reasons. Stimulants such as coffee, tea or red wine can cause unsightly tooth discolouration - this is particularly noticeable around the front teeth. Professional teeth cleaning can not only improve oral health, but also restore the whiteness of your teeth.
Particularly insidious are the calcareous deposits that build up in certain areas of the mouth due to the mineral-rich saliva. These hard deposits are called tartar. Due to its rough surface, tartar provides the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. A normal toothbrush is no longer sufficient here - the bacteria hide deep in the tartar. If it is not removed over a long period of time, it can even spread under the gum line. The result: inflammation of the gums, which in the worst case can lead to periodontitis, i.e. the breakdown of the periodontium. In advanced stages, this can lead to tooth loosening and tooth loss.
The solution? Regular professional teeth cleaning. It is not only essential for oral health, but also for a permanently healthy and beautiful smile.
Dental hygiene treatments at our dental practice are carried out by an excellently trained hygiene team. We use state-of-the-art technology and gentle but effective methods to achieve optimum cleaning results. We use special hand instruments, ultrasonic instruments and the innovative AirFlow powder jet device to remove even stubborn tooth discolouration and deposits thoroughly and gently.
At our practice, you can choose between different forms of professional dental cleaning - tailored to your individual needs.
Our prophylaxis assistants carry out a thorough cleaning of the tooth surfaces above the gums. This form of dental cleaning is particularly suitable for young adults and patients without deep gum pockets - and offers a cost-effective option for regular preventive care.
Treatment by an experienced dental hygienist goes one step further: it also cleans below the gum line and treats deep gum pockets - an important step in the prevention and treatment of gingivitis and periodontitis. Cleaning is generally painless, usually with a locally applied anaesthetic gel, so that in many cases no injection is necessary.
Our aim is to maintain your gum health in the long term and avoid gum recession, toothache and tooth loss through consistent preventive measures. Regular professional teeth cleaning is a key component of keeping your teeth healthy in the long term.
We also attach particular importance to personalised care for patients suffering from gum inflammation or periodontitis. We offer you a gentle therapy that is specially tailored to your needs - for a lasting improvement in your oral health.
approx. 50 minutes
with prophylaxis assistant SSO (recommended for gum-healthy patients)
above gums
approx. 50 minutes
with a dental hygienist HF (recommended for periodontitis / periodontosis patients)
Cleaning of deep gum pockets also possible
approx. 75 minutes DH-Plus© programme
Complete cleaning plus 15 minutes intensive remineralisation with Recaldent®
Professional teeth cleaning or dental hygiene is a thorough cleaning of the teeth that goes beyond daily brushing. The dental hygienist removes stubborn plaque, tartar and discolouration that cannot be completely removed even with good oral hygiene.
In Switzerland, dental hygiene is a central component of preventive dentistry. In addition to cleaning, the spaces between the teeth are also carefully treated and the teeth are then polished. Fluoridation is often added to strengthen the tooth enamel.
Regular professional dental cleaning makes a significant contribution to preventing tooth decay and periodontitis and ensuring long-term dental health.
The recommended frequency for dental hygiene treatment in Switzerland is usually one to two appointments per year. More frequent visits may be advisable for patients with an increased risk of gum disease or severe tartar build-up.
The decisive factor is the individual condition of the teeth and gums. The dental hygienist usually draws up a personalised treatment plan. Regular appointments help to recognise and treat problems at an early stage. This helps to avoid time-consuming and expensive interventions.
Continuous care is the key to healthy teeth.
The cost of a dental cleaning/dental hygiene in Switzerland varies depending on the work involved and the practice, but is usually between CHF 100 and CHF 200 per session. At CITYDENTAL, you can find all prices transparently on our price list.
Factors such as the duration of the treatment, the condition of the teeth and additional services influence the price. As a rule, dental hygiene is charged on a time basis.
As this is a preventive measure, health insurance companies do not usually cover the costs, except in the case of special supplementary insurance. However, many patients see the investment as sensible, as it can avoid expensive dental treatment in the long term.
In most cases, professional teeth cleaning is painless or even painless. Modern equipment and techniques enable particularly gentle treatment.
However, sensitive teeth or inflamed gums may experience slight discomfort or an unpleasant sensation.
In such cases, the treatment can be individually adapted or a local anaesthetic can be used.
After cleaning, a brief sensitivity may occur, but this quickly subsides.
Overall, tooth cleaning is a well-tolerated and safe treatment.
A dental hygien ist specialises in the prevention and treatment of tooth and gum disease. Their tasks include removing tartar, cleaning interdental spaces and polishing teeth.
She also advises patients individually on optimal oral hygiene at home. In Switzerland, dental hygiene plays an important role in dental care. The specialist recognises signs of disease at an early stage and initiates further measures if necessary.
The aim is to maintain dental health in the long term.
Dental hygiene is a key component in the prevention of tooth decay and periodontitis. Even with thorough tooth brushing, plaque often remains, which can lead to problems in the long term. Regular professional cleaning reliably removes these deposits.
It also thoroughly cleans hard-to-reach areas of the mouth. Good dental hygiene not only contributes to dental health, but also to general well-being.
Studies show that a healthy mouth can have positive effects on overall health.
Yes, professional teeth cleaning effectively removes external discolouration caused by coffee, tea, red wine or nicotine. The teeth are gently cleaned and then polished using special equipment such as powder blasting devices. This gives them back their natural tooth colour.
It is important to know that dental hygiene does not replace bleaching treatment, but only removes superficial discolouration. For an even brighter smile, additional tooth whitening may be useful.
Nevertheless, tooth cleaning ensures a visibly fresher appearance.
Regular dental hygiene treatments can help to significantly reduce or completely prevent bleeding gums. The most common cause of bleeding gums is bacterial plaque along the gum line. Professional cleaning removes these, allowing the gums to regenerate. Patients also receive valuable tips on correct oral care. It is also important to consistently maintain good hygiene at home. Healthy gums generally do not bleed and are a sign of good oral health.
Tooth cleaning/dental hygiene and bleaching pursue different goals. While tooth cleaning aims to remove plaque and discolouration, bleaching is used for targeted whitening of the tooth colour.
Dental hygiene restores the natural tooth colour, while bleaching can also whiten the teeth. In Switzerland, it is recommended that teeth are always cleaned before bleaching in order to achieve optimum results .
Both treatments complement each other, but fulfil different functions.
Good dental hygiene starts with regular and thorough brushing, preferably twice a day. In addition, dental floss or interdental brushes should be used to clean the spaces between the teeth. A toothpaste containing fluoride strengthens the tooth enamel and protects against tooth decay. A balanced diet also plays an important role. In combination with regular visits to the dental hygienist, dental health can be maintained in the long term.
Small changes in everyday life can make a big difference.
