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For healthy teeth, it is important to brush your teeth at least twice a day. But no matter how well you brush, there are always places your toothbrush cannot reach properly. This can cause tartar to build up, which over time can cause gum inflammation. This is why it is advisable to regularly clean your teeth, this can be done at home, at the dentist or dental hygienist. But what exactly is a professional dental cleaning?
During a professional dental cleaning, plaque and tartar are removed. A specialist checks for signs of tooth decay and tooth infections. They also check that all your teeth are healthy
The first step is to remove tartar. For this, special instruments are used to remove plaque and tartar. Such as an ultrasonic tooth cleaner and hand instruments.
After plaque and tartar are removed, the teeth are polished. This removes residual plaque and discolouration. Drinking coffee, tea and red wine causes dark and yellow deposits on teeth. Smoking is also bad for teeth. Polishing gives you whiter and shinier teeth that feel wonderfully smooth. The dentist or dental hygienist applies polishing paste to your teeth and cleans them with a small, rotating electric brush. This treatment is painless.
Sometimes there can be gum inflammation. Gum inflammation is better known as periodontitis. It is an infection that affects the gums. To treat gum disease, a deep cleaning, or SCRP, is performed. The dentist or dental hygienist will then address the cause of your sensitive teeth under local anaesthetic.
Dentists and dental hygienists charge fixed rates for different parts of treatments. You can get supplementary insurance for these costs through your health insurance. For teeth cleaning, you will pay €13.84 per 5 minutes in 2023. The code for this is M03. Most specialists spend between 30 – 45 minutes. This means that on average, you will spend between €83.04 and €124.56 for dental cleaning costs. Tooth deep cleaning costs are slightly higher. For an examination of the gums with periodontal status, for example, you pay €192.83. So cleaning your teeth at home is a lot cheaper and works preventively.
How often you should (have) your teeth cleaned varies from person to person. Generally, dentists recommend a deep cleaning of your teeth once or twice a year. This is because when plaque is not removed on time, it turns into tartar.
Regular flossing keeps plaque and tartar from building up between your teeth. There are several products that contribute to good oral care and bad breath. You can use toothpicks with floss to keep the areas between your teeth properly clean. And with the tartar remover from Fleeck, you can remove tartar yourself. This is a lot cheaper than an appointment at the dental hygienist’s.
* The above data is based on Dutch rates
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Kim Schouten
In recent years, she has worked in various areas to improve oral health care for both young and old. Oral care is an essential part of daily care. This is because good oral care is not only important for the mouth, but also for overall health. Therefore, it is very important to create awareness and share knowledge about this.
Frequently asked questions
What does a dental cleaning cost?
Dentists and dental hygienists charge fixed fees for different parts of treatments. You can get supplementary insurance for these costs through your health insurance. The cost of a dental cleaning for 2023 is € 13.84 per 5 minutes
Why is tooth cleaning necessary?
A dental cleaning is necessary to prevent tooth decay or gum disease and keep teeth healthy. You can prevent tartar by brushing properly at least twice a day. Flossing also helps well against tartar.
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