Periodontics

Professional Teeth Cleaning

Periodontics

Professional Teeth Cleaning

Professional teeth cleaning removes plaque, tartar, and surface stains that daily brushing cannot. Using gentle ultrasonic technology and professional polishing, your teeth are left cleaner, smoother, and naturally brighter while helping protect your gums from disease. It is one of the most effective ways to maintain long-term oral health.

Professional teeth cleaning, also known as a scale and polish, is the foundation of preventive dentistry. Even with good brushing and flossing, plaque gradually hardens into tartar (calculus), which cannot be removed at home. Over time, tartar builds up around the gumline and between the teeth, increasing the risk of gum disease, bleeding, bad breath, tooth decay, and eventually tooth loss.

During your appointment, our dental hygiene team removes plaque, tartar, and surface stains using modern ultrasonic technology that is gentle on both enamel and gums. The ultrasonic scaler uses high-frequency vibrations and a constant flow of water to loosen hardened deposits comfortably and efficiently.

After cleaning, every tooth is polished to remove any remaining stains and leave the surface smooth. This helps reduce future plaque build-up while giving your teeth a cleaner, brighter appearance. Patients usually notice fresher breath, healthier gums, and a smooth feeling that brushing alone cannot achieve.

Professional cleaning removes stains caused by coffee, tea, red wine, tobacco, and everyday foods, restoring your teeth to their natural colour. If you would like your smile to be several shades whiter, professional teeth whitening can be performed after your cleaning for a brighter result.

Every appointment also includes an assessment of your oral health. We examine your gums, check for early signs of gum disease, cavities, gum recession, tooth wear, and sensitivity so that any problems can be treated before they become more complex.

If you are travelling to Albania, professional cleaning can easily be combined with other dental treatments during the same visit. Before you travel, our dentists prepare a free treatment plan so you know exactly what to expect.

There is no downtime - you can eat, drink, and carry on with your day straight after your appointment, though it helps to wait a little before strongly coloured foods and drinks so your freshly polished teeth stay bright.

Ideal for: Anyone who wants healthier gums, fresher breath, and a cleaner, brighter smile - and a smart first step before whitening, veneers, crowns, braces, or implants.

Materials & Brands

Ultrasonic scaler

Why patients choose this

  • Removes plaque, tartar, and stains that brushing and flossing cannot remove.
  • Helps prevent gum disease, tooth decay, and bad breath.
  • Leaves teeth cleaner, smoother, and naturally brighter.
  • Includes a professional assessment of your gum health.
  • Gentle ultrasonic technology that is safe for enamel and suitable for sensitive teeth.
  • An excellent first step before whitening, veneers, crowns, orthodontics, or dental implants.

Typical session · 30-45 minutes

The Procedure

Step by step

01

Oral Examination

We examine your teeth and gums, checking for plaque, tartar, gum health, and any early signs of dental disease.

02

Professional Cleaning

Plaque, tartar, and stains are removed using ultrasonic technology before every tooth is polished to a smooth finish.

03

Prevention & Advice

Before you leave, we explain how to maintain your results and recommend the right cleaning schedule based on your oral health.

Suitability

Who is this treatment for?

You have plaque, tartar, or staining

Professional cleaning removes hardened deposits and stains that cannot be removed with brushing alone.

Your gums bleed or feel sensitive

Bleeding or swollen gums are often early signs of gum disease. Early treatment helps prevent more serious problems.

You want fresher breath

Removing plaque and bacteria improves oral hygiene and helps eliminate bad breath.

You're planning cosmetic or restorative treatment

Healthy gums provide the best foundation for veneers, implants, crowns, and orthodontic treatment.

Recovery

Recovery & healing

  1. Immediately After Treatment

    You can return to your normal routine straight after your appointment. Your mouth will feel cleaner and your teeth smoother.

  2. First 24–48 hours

    Some patients notice mild sensitivity, especially around exposed roots. This usually settles within a day or two. For the best cosmetic result, avoid coffee, tea, red wine, tobacco, and other strongly coloured foods or drinks for a few hours after polishing.

  3. Long-term

    Brushing, flossing, and regular professional cleanings will help maintain healthy gums and reduce future plaque build-up.

Aftercare

Caring for your result

Brush twice a day

Use a fluoride toothpaste and a soft-bristled toothbrush.

Clean between your teeth

Floss or use interdental brushes every day to remove plaque between the teeth.

Attend regular cleanings

Most patients benefit from a professional cleaning every six months. Some conditions may require more frequent maintenance.

Reduce smoking

Smoking increases staining and the risk of gum disease while slowing healing. Quitting or reducing smoking improves both oral health and long-term results.

Planning

Your plan & transparency

Every treatment plan is tailored to your oral health and goals. If you are travelling from abroad, send us a panoramic X-ray (OPG) or CBCT scan together with a few photos of your teeth. Within 24–48 hours, our dentists will prepare a detailed written treatment plan free of charge so you can understand your treatment options before travelling.

Why us

Why patients choose Dental Med Austria

Premium quality, European standards

Every treatment is carried out to ISO 9001 and European clinical protocols, with premium materials from names like Straumann and Ivoclar.

A team that has done this before

Our surgeons have placed more than 42,000 implants at a 98% success rate, experience you can feel from the first consultation.

Advanced technology

3D CBCT imaging, computer-guided surgery and an in-house ceramics lab mean more precise, more comfortable, more predictable results.

Your whole trip, handled

A free remote plan before you fly, airport pickup, a multilingual coordinator and partner-hotel stays, treatment and travel organised end to end.

Documentation you take home

Implant patients receive an implant passport with verifiable serial numbers, and every treatment is documented, with aftercare support that continues after you return home.

Care that makes sense

The same premium materials and standards as Western Europe, the honest reason patients travel to Tirana. Ask for your free personalised treatment plan.

Frequently Asked

Questions about professional teeth cleaning

How often should I have a professional cleaning?+

Most patients benefit from a professional cleaning every six months. Patients with gum disease, dental implants, braces, or heavy tartar build-up may need more frequent visits. We will recommend the right schedule after your examination.

Does professional cleaning hurt?+

Most patients find the treatment comfortable. Modern ultrasonic equipment removes tartar with minimal pressure, making it much gentler than traditional hand scaling. If your teeth or gums are particularly sensitive, local anaesthetic can be used.

Will professional cleaning whiten my teeth?+

Professional cleaning removes stains caused by coffee, tea, red wine, tobacco, and everyday foods, making your teeth look cleaner and brighter. It restores your natural tooth colour but does not bleach the teeth. If you would like a noticeably whiter smile, professional teeth whitening can be carried out after your cleaning.

Can I combine a cleaning with other treatments?+

Yes. Professional cleaning is often the first step before whitening, veneers, crowns, implants, or orthodontic treatment. Many international patients combine several procedures during the same visit.

Is professional cleaning safe for enamel?+

Yes. Ultrasonic cleaning removes tartar without damaging healthy enamel. Regular professional cleaning is one of the safest and most effective ways to protect your teeth and gums over the long term.

Considering professional teeth cleaning?

Send a panoramic X-ray and a few photos for a free written treatment plan within 24-48 hours.