Tooth Whitening

At the dentist, patients are frequently offered a "professional teeth cleaning" to prevent dental
caries or periodontitis (disease of the periodontium). This is associated with costs for patients,
but there are subsidies from most health insurance companies.
The essentials in brief:
 Professional tooth cleaning involves removing both soft and hard deposits from the teeth,
including the interdental spaces. Then it is polished and fluoridated. Guidance on proper
oral hygiene is indispensable.
 Virginia Dental Care is always personal, but numerous health insurers voluntarily
subsidise it.

What is done at Virginia Dental Care?

Using specialized instruments, a dentist performs a thorough cleaning of the teeth. The objective
is to eliminate pathogenic and cosmetically unappealing deposits that increase the risk of dental
caries and periodontitis.
Plaque is eliminated using sonic instruments, powder-water spray, and manual instruments on
the teeth, between the teeth, and below the gum line. This is followed by polishing the teeth,
which makes it more difficult for new bacteria to adhere, and fluoridation with a varnish or gel to
prevent tooth decay.

What does statutory health insurance pay for?

Adults are eligible for one tartar removal per year through their health insurance. In addition,
many statutory health insurance companies cover the cost of professional teeth cleaning either in
whole or in part as an additional voluntary service. Therefore, you should inquire with your
health insurance provider or private supplemental dental insurer as to whether the expenses will
be covered in full or in part.

What do you know about the benefits?

According to Virginia Dental Care, professional teeth cleaning is a practical and efficient
measure. Normal oral hygiene at home is insufficient to prevent tooth decay and periodontitis
and maintain healthy teeth and gums. With professional tooth cleaning, stubborn and bacterial
deposits can be removed from tooth surfaces that are difficult to access.
little reliable and high-quality research on the benefits of professional teeth cleaning.

Tips for Patients

 In different ways, professional teeth cleaning is performed in different dental offices.
Consequently, patients must ensure that all essential steps are taken during the procedure:
 Evaluation of the teeth and gums
 Elimination of soft and hard deposits
 Polishing the teeth and applying fluoride varnish or gel.
 Home oral hygiene recommendations. Using colouring tablets or plaque rinses, it is
possible to see how much plaque was present before and/or after cleaning.