Dental Hygiene & Cleaning

GHC Praha's dental hygiene service delivers professional teeth cleaning and preventive oral care by a qualified dental hygienist. The session covers ultrasonic and manual tartar removal (scaling), stain removal through airflow or polishing, and individualised oral hygiene instruction tailored to the patient's home care routine. Regular professional cleaning every six months supports gum health, prevents periodontitis, and removes surface staining that a standard brush cannot address.

Professional dental cleaning is the foundation of preventive dental care and the most effective intervention for preventing periodontal (gum) disease, tooth loss, and dental caries in adults. GHC Praha's hygiene service is delivered by a qualified dental hygienist in a dedicated hygiene appointment. **What the session covers:** *Oral health assessment:* The hygienist examines gum health (probing depths, bleeding on probing), identifies areas of plaque accumulation, and assesses the patient's current home care routine. *Supragingival scaling:* Ultrasonic instrumentation removes calcified tartar deposits from above the gumline — deposits that a regular toothbrush cannot remove and that provide a surface for bacterial biofilm accumulation that causes gingivitis. *Subgingival debridement (if required):* For patients with pocketing or early periodontitis, the hygienist accesses below the gumline to remove deposits in the gingival sulcus — critical for controlling active gum disease. *Airflow / polishing:* Stain removal using airflow (sodium bicarbonate powder jet) or prophylaxis paste polishing removes surface discolouration from coffee, tea, and tobacco, leaving teeth noticeably cleaner and brighter. *Fluoride application (if indicated):* Topical fluoride varnish may be applied to strengthen enamel and reduce sensitivity after cleaning. *Oral hygiene instruction:* The hygienist demonstrates correct brushing technique, appropriate brush type and pressure, interdental cleaning (floss or interdental brushes), and recommends specific products where relevant. **Recommended frequency:** Every 6 months for most adults. Every 3–4 months for patients with a history of periodontitis or active gum disease. **Benefits beyond clean teeth:** Emerging evidence links good periodontal health to reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes complications, and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Removing chronic gingival inflammation reduces systemic inflammatory burden.