Dental Hygiene & Cleaning

A professional hygiene appointment removes plaque, tartar and surface stains that brushing cannot, helping keep the gums healthy and the teeth looking clean. Apolonia Dental offers scaling, air-polishing (sandblasting) and a combined sanitising package, each finished with a fluoride application. It is a good first step before whitening or veneers and a sensible regular visit, with German- and English-speaking care for visiting patients.

Professional dental cleaning, or hygiene treatment, removes the hardened tartar (calculus) and bacterial plaque that build up over time and cannot be removed by brushing and flossing alone. Scaling uses an ultrasonic instrument to break tartar away from the teeth and just below the gumline, while air-polishing — often called sandblasting — uses a fine jet of powder and water to lift coffee, tea, wine and tobacco stains and clean hard-to-reach areas. Keeping these deposits under control is associated with healthier gums that bleed less, fresher breath, and earlier detection of decay or gum problems before they become serious. At Apolonia Dental a hygiene visit can combine scaling and air-polishing and is finished with a fluoride application to help strengthen the enamel and reduce sensitivity; a combined sanitising package brings these steps together. The clinic also offers a dental review at which the teeth and gums are checked, which pairs naturally with a clean. A professional clean is routinely recommended before cosmetic treatments such as whitening or veneers so colour and bonding are assessed and carried out on a clean surface, and as a regular preventive visit it supports the longevity of fillings, crowns and implants. Hygiene treatment is suitable for nearly everyone; the hygienist or dentist will advise how often you should return based on your gum health and habits. For patients travelling from Germany, a hygiene appointment is easy to combine with a check-up and treatment planning in a single trip, with German- and English-speaking staff on hand.