Facts about dental hygiene

Treatment method:
Treatment method: manual, EMS piezo ultrasound, airflow
Frequency:
2-4 appointments per year (depending on state of health), periodontitis-prone and implant patients more frequently than untreated patients
Duration of treatment:
about 1 hour
Costs:
Varies depending on the inflammation and time required; billing is according to the Dentotar tariff as usual in the Swiss healthcare system
Dental hygiene is an essential part of dental prophylaxis. Regular professional cleaning enables us to keep your teeth healthy in the long term and detect oral diseases at an early stage. We recommend dental hygiene for all patients, regardless of the health of their teeth. As a rule, 2 appointments per year are sufficient.
Even the best dental care at home is not enough to completely remove all deposits and bacteria. On average, toothbrushes, dental floss and interdental brushes only reach around 60% of the entire tooth surface. Plaque can build up over time in hard-to-reach places, in fine fissures and in the spaces between teeth. These stubborn deposits promote bacterial diseases of the teeth and the periodontium, which is why it is important to remove plaque as soon as possible.
With regular teeth cleaning, we can effectively prevent periodontitis, gingivitis and other oral diseases. Your teeth are thoroughly cleaned and protected from new deposits by a special surface treatment. The appearance of your teeth is also sustainably improved so that you can show off your best smile again after your treatment appointment in Zurich.

Frequently asked questions about dental hygiene in Zurich
Who should have their teeth professionally cleaned?
We recommend dental hygiene for all patients regardless of the health of their teeth. As a rule, 1 - 2 appointments per year are sufficient. In the case of certain diseases, it may be advisable to have your teeth cleaned more frequently. This applies in particular to patients with an increased risk of periodontal disease, as dental cleaning also removes plaque in areas that are difficult to access with a toothbrush.
Is professional teeth cleaning painful?
Dental cleaning is not associated with pain for you. We take an extremely gentle approach to dental cleaning in Zurich and work with gentle instruments. For patients with dental anxiety, we also offer professional teeth cleaning under anesthesia, nitrous oxide sedation or general anesthesia. Simply contact us - we will find a solution together with you.
Are the costs of dental hygiene covered by health insurance?
As a rule, patients have to bear the costs themselves, unless they have supplementary dental insurance.
Can side effects occur during dental hygiene?
Dental hygiene is a very gentle procedure that usually causes no discomfort. In rare cases, slight bleeding or temporary sensitivity may occur. If you are taking blood-thinning medication, you should inform your dentist before having your teeth cleaned.
What costs can be expected for dental hygiene in Zurich?
The cost of dental hygiene in Zurich is typically between CHF 179 and a maximum of CHF 256.90. If the inflammation is already more advanced, a second appointment may be necessary, which will incur additional costs. We will of course inform you of the expected costs in advance.
Was wird unter Dentalhygiene verstanden?
Die Dentalhygiene, auch professionelle Zahnreinigung genannt, ist eine umfassende Behandlung durch eine Dentalhygienikerin, die schwer zugängliche Zahnbeläge entfernt und somit das Risiko von Karies und Parodontitis reduziert.
Weshalb sollte eine Dentalhygiene regelmässig durchgeführt werden?
Im Rahmen der Dentalhygiene liegt der Schwerpunkt vor allem darauf, Entzündungen des Zahnfleisches (Gingivitis) und des kompletten Zahnhalteapparats (Parodontitis) sowie deren Konsequenzen zu verhindern. Ebenso von Bedeutung sind die Hinweise zur persönlichen Mundpflege in den eigenen vier Wänden: worauf Sie besonders Wert legen sollten, in welchen Bereichen es Optimierungsmöglichkeiten gibt und welche Produkte empfehlenswert sind.
Was sollte vor und nach einer Dentalhygiene in Zürich beachtet werden?
Bevor Sie sich einer Dentalhygiene in Zürich unterziehen, ist es ratsam, Ihre Zähne wie gewohnt zu putzen. Nach der professionellen Zahnreinigung raten wir Ihnen, für einen Zeitraum von acht Stunden auf Kaffee, Tee, Wein und andere färbende Getränke sowie Tabak zu verzichten, da Ihre Zähne in dieser Phase besonders empfindlich gegenüber Verfärbungen sind. Gerne stehen wir Ihnen auch zur Verfügung, um Sie über wirksame Zahnpflegeprodukte zu informieren.
Wie lange dauert eine Dentalhygiene in Zürich?
Die Dauer für eine professionelle Zahnreinigung variiert je nach Ihrer individuellen Zahn- und Mundpflege und ist daher von Patient zu Patient unterschiedlich. Im Allgemeinen sollten Sie mit einer Behandlungsdauer von ungefähr einer Stunde rechnen. Allerdings kann die Behandlung bei starkem und hartnäckigem Zahnstein sowie Belägen länger dauern und in besonderen Fällen sogar einen zweiten Termin erforderlich machen.
Welche Leistungen umfasst die Dentalhygiene in Zürich?
Die Dentalhygiene in Zürich beinhaltet sowohl die Säuberung der Bereiche unter als auch über dem Zahnfleisch, die Politur der Zähne sowie die Aufklärung über Mundpflege und Zahngesundheit. Darüber hinaus werden auch Bleaching, Gespräche zum Rauchstopp und Beratungen zur Ernährung angeboten. Die Dentalhygiene umfasst somit weit mehr als nur das einfache Zähneputzen.
Dental hygiene procedure in Zurich
Before your first dental cleaning, one of our dentists will take the time for a detailed examination. He or she will assess your current dental and oral hygiene situation and then discuss with you which treatment steps are necessary. The results of the first and all subsequent examinations are carefully documented so that our dentists can refer back to them if necessary.
Our specially trained dental hygienists are responsible for dental hygiene. Before the treatment, you will find out exactly how the teeth are cleaned and what needs to be observed afterwards. The dental hygienist will also be happy to answer your personal questions. Anesthesia is not required for dental hygiene. However, the treatment can also be carried out under local anaesthetic or nitrous oxide sedation on request.
We carry out teeth cleaning in Zurich with special instruments and brushes that gently remove plaque from your teeth without damaging the tooth structure. For example, we work with the Airflow powder jet device, which gently removes hardened deposits with a powder-water-air mixture. We also remove plaque using modern EMS piezo technology.
After dental hygiene, the teeth are polished and fluoridated. In this way, we make it more difficult for bacterial plaque to build up again. Your dental hygienist will give you valuable tips for dental care at home and you can leave our practice in Zurich.
In total, professional teeth cleaning takes about an hour. Depending on the individual dental situation, the treatment may take a little longer. One hour after dental hygiene, you can eat and drink normally again. However, you should avoid strongly staining foods and drinks such as coffee, black tea or red wine on the day of treatment. Sugary and acidic foods should also not be consumed again until the following day at the earliest, as they can soften the tooth enamel.


Contact
Dentist Zurich - finest smile
Seidengasse 20
8001 Zurich
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday
7:00 am to 8:00 pm
Phone
044 504 57 56