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PROFESSIONAL TEETH CLEANING (PTC)

 

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Even if you brush very thoroughly, you will never reach some areas despite the most thorough dental care - this is exactly where professional teeth cleaning, or PTC for short, comes in. It supports daily theeth cleaning, but does not replace it. Basically, a PTC is an intensive cleaning of the teeth, in which bacterial deposits (plaque), tartar and some discoloration are removed by our trained practice staff.

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What does a PTC compromise?

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• removal of hard and soft dental plaque

• removal of bacterial concretions

• cleaning the interdental spaces

• buffing/Air Flow

• fluoridate

• advice on daily oral hygiene

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Why should I have a PTC done?

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Bacterial deposits easily form on surfaces that are difficult to reach during daily dental care. These are eliminated with a PTC and your teeth are additionally polished. A gel or varnish with highly concentrated fluoride is then applied. This leads to the local formation of fluoride deposits, which are important for intact tooth enamel. As part of a PTC, your dental care at home will also be discussed.  Discolouration caused by tea, coffee or nicotine disappears as a result of the treatment. You will also benefit from a cosmetic effect.

By the way: Professional tooth cleaning not only prevents caries and periodontitis, it can also reduce the risk of general diseases.

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How often should a PTC be done and how much does the treatment cost?

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How often a PTC makes sense depends on the individual oral hygiene situation. In most cases, it is advisable to have a tooth cleaning performed every 6 months. We would be happy to advise you on this.

The cost of a PTC varies depending on the effort. In our practice they range between 100 - 140 euros.

Please note that a PTC is not a regular service provided by statutory health insurance (GKV). However, some health insurance companies grant a subsidy - find out more about this from your health insurance company.

​Most supplementary dental insurances and private health insurances have this service included in the insurance contract.

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