Tartar removal

Frequently asked questions

• How is tartar removed?

  Tartar can be removed with hand instruments, powder cleaning, and ultrasonic vibration.

  Hand instruments are used to remove tartar from the tooth surface and gingival pockets. In powder cleaning, the combined effect of compressed air, water and a fine powder cleans bacterial covers and stains from teeth. The ultrasonic vibration micro-flow effectively removes tartar and bacterial covers.

• How long does it take to remove tartar?

  It usually takes 45 minutes to remove the tartar and clean your teeth. If there is a lot of tartar, the removal may take longer.

• Does tartar removal hurt?

  If you have a lot of tartar under your gums or have gingivitis, removing tartar with a hand instrument may feel unpleasant. For some, ultrasound removal of tartar may cause dental sensation.

  However, the removal of the tartar need not hurt! Did you know that a dental hygienist can anaesthetise the areas to be treated, either with an injection or a surface anaesthetic? The use of different tools and methods can also be agreed with the dental hygienist.

  Let your dental hygienist know if you're nervous about having tartar removed. We always take your wishes into account!

• Can tartar removal be divided into two treatment sessions?

  Yes, if you have bad tartar, its removal can be divided into two treatment sessions. During the first session, the dental hygienist will clean most of the tartar, and once the gingivitis starts to heal, the second session will feel easier.

• How often should tartar be removed?

  The frequency of tartar removal varies. For some, three months is suitable, for others every year is enough.

  Your dental hygienist will tell you at your appointment when it would be a good time for your next tartar removal and teeth cleaning.

• Can tartar be removed by oneself?

  Tartar cannot be removed by oneself or tartar cannot be removed by brushing your teeth, only a dental hygienist or dentist can remove it.

• Dental hygienist – tartar removal, price?

  At Hammas Mehiläinen, removal of tartar by a dental hygienist always includes cleaning the teeth. Learn more about the price of removing tartar and cleaning your teeth in our price list.

  Our flexible payment methods enable good dental care in different situations.

  Hammas Mehiläinen's payment methods

• How much does tartar removal cost?

  A visit to a dental hygienist at Hammas Mehiläinen includes complete dental cleaning. See our price list.

  Price is no obstacle to the removal of tartar, as Hammas Mehiläinen’s flexible payment options.