Teeth cleaning should ideally be carried out once or twice a year to thoroughly remove dental plaque and tartar and to minimize the risk of tooth decay and gum disease. For certain risk factors such as periodontal disease, sensitive gums or many tooth restorations, it may be useful to have the cleaning done more frequently.

We individually assess which rhythm is best for your oral health so that we can provide you with appropriate personal recommendations. Regular dental cleanings optimally complement daily oral hygiene and help keep your teeth healthy and radiant in the long term.

In most cases, no anesthesia is required for tooth cleaning, as the treatment is usually painless or only minimally unpleasant. However, anesthesia can be useful if the gums are particularly sensitive or if deeper gum pockets need to be cleaned, as can be the case with periodontal disease. Our dentist will be happy to discuss with you in advance whether and when an anesthetic is appropriate to make the treatment as comfortable as possible.

Professional teeth cleaning usually cannot damage teeth, as the instruments and methods used are designed to gently remove plaque. Occasionally, however, there may be slight sensitivity or minor irritation of the gums, which, however, subside quickly as a result.

It is important that the cleaning is carried out by trained professionals to avoid risks such as excessive scrubbing or the use of unsuitable equipment. Professional dental care strengthens dental health and, when performed correctly, has no negative effects on the tooth structure.

After a tooth cleaning, your teeth may be temporarily sensitive. This is because plaque and tartar have been removed, which exposes tooth enamel and easily irritates gums. Particularly sensitive teeth then react slightly irritated to temperature effects, particularly sweet or sour foods or even drinks.

However, this sensitivity is usually only temporary and usually subsides within a few hours to a maximum of one to two days. If you stop for a longer period of time or are extremely unpleasant, please contact us immediately.

After a professional tooth cleaning, you can brush your teeth as usual. However, you should be particularly gentle in the first few hours after that, as the gums may be a bit sensitive. If fluoride gel or varnish has been applied, it is recommended to wait about 30 minutes to an hour so that the product can work optimally.

It may happen that the tooth surfaces temporarily appear yellower after a tooth cleaning, as a result of the removal of the dental plaque that previously covered the natural tooth color and made the teeth appear visually whiter. After cleaning, the actual color of the enamel becomes visible, which appears more yellow in some people with particularly thin tooth enamel due to the underlying dentin.

As a rule, the appearance of the teeth returns to normal after a few days, especially if there is no further discoloration. If you are worried or the color change lasts longer, feel free to contact us again at any time.

As a rule, statutory health insurance companies do not fully cover the costs of professional dental cleaning (PZR), as it is considered a preventive and therefore private benefit. However, some health insurance companies offer subsidies or special bonus programs that can reimburse part of the costs.

In the case of private funds, the takeover depends on individual tariff conditions — however, full or at least partial coverage of costs is often possible here. It is worthwhile to ask your health insurance company in advance what support is offered as part of a prophylaxis such as tooth cleaning.

We attach great importance to comprehensive support

By taking time to understand your individual situation, we can work with you to develop a variety of solutions. In this way, we develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs that is just right for you.

The aim is to help you smile in just a few appointments, which underlines your personal aesthetics and thus increases your well-being. Get a non-binding consultation from us today and find out how we can help you regain a dazzling smile at our dental practice in Berlin-Köpenick.

Getting a free tooth cleaning is usually only possible under certain conditions. Some public health insurance companies offer bonus programs in which they cover the costs of such dental prophylaxis in part or in full if certain preventive examinations are carried out regularly.

In addition, there are sometimes special promotions from dental practices or training offers at dental universities that offer dental cleanings at significantly reduced costs or free of charge.