Services
Teeth that last
Sandra Brunner has looked after prophylaxis since 2015 and sees many patients over many years. A session lasts forty-five to sixty minutes depending on the findings. What happens at home afterwards determines the result more than the hour spent with us — which is why we take time for instruction.
Professional tooth cleaning
We remove hard and soft deposits with ultrasound and hand instruments, including below the gum line. We then polish the surfaces and apply fluoride. Discolouration from coffee and black tea usually disappears in the process.
Individual recall
Depending on the condition of your gums, we recommend a rhythm of three, six or twelve months. You receive a timely reminder by text message or post, whichever you prefer. That saves you having to think about it and saves us gaps in the calendar.
Instruction on cleaning between the teeth
Most inflammation starts between the teeth, not on the chewing surfaces. We measure the interdental spaces and give you the right brush size. We demonstrate the movement on a model, and then you practise yourself in front of the mirror.
Periodontitis aftercare
After periodontitis treatment the susceptibility remains, so we check pocket depths regularly. Those affected usually come every three to four months. This way we notice a flare-up before bone is lost.
Frequently asked
The myth of the white tooth
Dental hygiene is often taken for a cosmetic treatment. It is primarily a measure against gum inflammation and bone loss; the fact that teeth look brighter afterwards is a side effect. We hear the following questions on the phone almost daily.
Will it make my teeth whiter?
We remove discolouration from coffee, tea and smoking, which brings the natural tooth colour back to the surface. It will not get lighter than your own tooth colour. Genuine bleaching requires a separate treatment.
Does the cleaning hurt?
With healthy gums you mainly feel vibration and water. If the tooth necks are sensitive or the pockets are deep, we work with a surface anaesthetic or, if you wish, an injection. Please say so early, not only at the end.
Isn't brushing well enough?
Good brushing is the foundation, but it does not reach the surfaces below the gum line. Tartar forms there that no brush can remove. That is why professional cleaning remains necessary even with very careful care.
How often do I need to come?
That depends on the findings, not on the calendar. With stable gums, once a year is often enough; with periodontitis it is three to four appointments. We agree the rhythm together after the first session.
Is there anything to observe afterwards?
You can eat and drink again straight away, but the fluoride should be left to act for about an hour. If your gums are inflamed they may be sensitive for a day or two. That settles down if you carry on brushing normally.
Appointment
Secure a prophylaxis slot
Send us your name, your phone number and whether you have been to us for dental hygiene before. We reply within 24 hours on working days; the current lead time is around three weeks.