Tartar removal, oral hygiene
Healthy teeth start with professional cleaning. Find out why tartar forms and how you can protect your smile in the long term.
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What is tartar?
Tartar is caused by the calcification of plaque on the teeth. Minerals from the saliva harden it, especially in areas that are difficult to clean or with faulty fillings and dental restorations. Genetic factors can also play a role.
In our dental clinic, we have highly trained and qualified Dental hygienists, who carry out the treatment and advise on dental care.
What problems does tartar cause?
Tartar provides bacteria with an ideal breeding ground - this leads to inflammation of the gums, bleeding and ultimately to tooth loosening and even tooth loss. It is also unsightly and promotes bad breath.
Bacteria can enter the bloodstream via gum pockets and put a strain on the body. Even with good home care, niches often remain unreached - increasing the risk of tooth decay, periodontitis and inflammation. A professional teeth cleaning significantly reduces these risks.
When and for whom is dental cleaning recommended?
A professional dental cleaning should ideally be carried out every 6-12 months by our trained dental hygienists at the Denis & Focus Dental Center. In this way, stubborn plaque does not remain and the natural tooth material is protected in the long term.
Regular cleaning is particularly important with increasing age: susceptibility to inflammation increases, while dexterity for thorough self-cleaning decreases.
Teeth brushing techniques
🪥 Toothbrush
We recommend an electric toothbrush, e.g. the Oral-B Genius+ (Luxe Edition). The round brush head reaches the smallest spaces and removes plaque more efficiently than a manual toothbrush.
- Toothbrush head in 35° angle hold (transition tooth/gum)
- Every tooth surface 10 seconds clean
- Massage the gums - promotes blood circulation and keeps the tissue healthy
- Total duration: approx. 10 minutes
This allows the main causes of tooth decay and periodontitis to be effectively removed.
Dental floss (Superfloss)
For gaps and bridges we recommend Superfloss with three segments:
- Hard, thin part - facilitates insertion
- Soft, wide part - Cleans thoroughly
- Soft, thin part - for the final pull-through