Professional Dental Hygiene in Klaipėda
Professional dental hygiene in Klaipėda: ultrasonic tartar removal, AirFlow, polishing and one-to-one coaching. Full hygiene costs 70 €, maintenance visits 30 to 60 €. For everyone who wants to stop gum inflammation and prevent decay.
What is professional dental hygiene (a scale and polish)?
Professional dental hygiene, often called a scale and polish, is a treatment in which we remove tartar, soft plaque and the pigment left by coffee, tea and tobacco, polish the teeth and, where needed, apply fluoride. It is not a cosmetic extra but the core tool for preventing tooth and gum disease: without regular hygiene, tartar builds up, the gums become inflamed, bad breath appears, and over time periodontitis sets in, which leads to loose teeth.
Professional hygiene at Miško Clinic is carried out by our licensed dental hygienist Greta Taljanovė. She sees both adults and children, and at each visit she looks not only at the deposits on your teeth but also at how you care for them at home.
Ultrasonic tartar removal and AirFlow
We remove tartar with an ultrasonic scaler, whose gentle vibrations clear the hard deposits from the teeth and from just below the gum line. Where needed, an AirFlow jet of air, water and fine powder lifts stains and soft plaque from between the teeth, and we polish the tooth surfaces with gentle pastes. Every visit we set aside time for personalised coaching: we look at how you brush, point out the weak spots, and help you choose the right brush, floss or interdental brush. Why tartar forms, and why it cannot be removed safely at home, is explained in our article on dental tartar. All prices are set out in the price list.
When do you need professional dental hygiene?
- Routine prevention: every 6 months, to avoid decay, gum inflammation and periodontitis.
- Bleeding gums: if your gums bleed when you brush, that is a clear sign of inflammation.
- Tartar on the teeth: visible yellow or brown deposits at the gum line, especially on the inner surfaces.
- Bad breath: that does not go away after brushing or rinsing.
- Before whitening or restorations: whitening gel only works on clean enamel, and crowns are only fitted to healthy gums.
- Wearing braces or clear aligners: more frequent hygiene (every 3 to 4 months) helps avoid decay around the appliance.
- Pregnancy: hormonal changes raise the risk of gum inflammation, and the second trimester is safe and recommended.
How a dental hygiene appointment works
- 1
Examination
We assess the condition of your gums, the amount of tartar and the health of your fillings, crowns and contact points.
- 2
Ultrasonic scaling
Using gentle vibrations we remove the hard deposits from the teeth and below the gum line, with anaesthetic if needed.
- 3
AirFlow cleaning
A jet of air, water and fine powder lifts coffee, tea and tobacco stains from between the teeth.
- 4
Polishing
We polish the tooth surface with a special paste so plaque is slower to stick to the smooth enamel.
- 5
Fluoride application
Where needed we apply a fluoride varnish, which strengthens the enamel and reduces sensitivity.
- 6
Personalised coaching
We show you how to clean your teeth and help you choose a brush, floss and interdental brush for your exact situation.
- 7
Planning the next visit
We agree when to come back: usually after 6 months, and more often with braces or periodontitis.
Full and maintenance hygiene compared
| Type of hygiene | What we do | Recommended frequency | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full dental hygiene | Ultrasonic scaling, AirFlow, polishing, fluoride, personalised coaching | First visit or every 12 months if you attend rarely | 70 € |
| Maintenance hygiene | Tartar and plaque removal, polishing, reinforcing your technique and a check | Every 6 months (every 3 to 4 months with braces or periodontitis) | 30–60 € |
| Children's hygiene and sealants | Plaque removal, sealing the chewing surfaces, coaching for parent and child | Every 6 months | Sealant 25 € |
Professional dental hygiene cost in Klaipėda
- Full professional dental hygiene with personalised hygiene coaching 70 €
- Maintenance dental hygiene with technique reinforcement and a check 30–60 €
- Sealing a tooth with a sealant protection for the chewing surface, usually for children 25 €
- Check-up if you only want an examination by the dentist 20 €
You can find the full price list here. We confirm the exact price after an examination.
Who carries out this treatment
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Dentist
Rasa Smilgevičienė, profile
Aftercare following a dental hygiene appointment
After hygiene your teeth feel clean and smooth, but for the first day the enamel is slightly more open to pigment, so a few simple rules are worth following:
- Do not eat or drink anything for half an hour after the procedure, and if fluoride was applied, extend that to an hour.
- For the first 24 to 48 hours, avoid strongly staining items: coffee, black tea, red wine, red berries, tomato sauce and soy sauce.
- If your gums were badly inflamed, you may feel some sensitivity to cold or sweet for a few days, which passes on its own.
- Keep brushing twice a day with a soft brush, and use floss or an interdental brush as we showed you during the visit.
If you notice that your gums are still bleeding after two weeks, please get in touch via our contact page: sometimes deeper cleaning or restorative treatment is needed. Plan your next preventive hygiene for 6 months later, and more often with braces or a history of periodontitis.
Why choose Miško Dental Clinic for dental hygiene
- Modern ultrasonic scaling and AirFlow: we work with gentle but effective equipment that does not damage the enamel.
- Personalised coaching: we do not just clean, we show you how to clean at home, with a specific brush and floss for your mouth.
- Hygienist and dentist working together: if we spot decay or a damaged filling during hygiene, the dentist can examine it straight away.
- A family atmosphere: Miško Clinic has been running since 2014, and many patients come to us as a family, including children from their first tooth.
- Transparent pricing: 70 € for full hygiene, 30 to 60 € for maintenance, no surprises at the end, everything is in the price list.
Dentist Lauras Smilgevičius on dental hygiene:
"It has long been clear that the most effective, cheapest and most sustainable treatment is prevention. That applies not only to teeth or to a person's whole health, but also to cars, appliances and tomatoes in a greenhouse.
To keep your teeth healthy, care at home really matters. You have probably heard about the two-minute brushing a thousand times, but knowing it is not enough. What matters is how you brush, which tools you use and whether you reach the places where plaque builds up fastest.
Patients sometimes say, 'It is my genes anyway.' Genetics play a part, but daily hygiene, diet, lifestyle, harmful habits, systemic illnesses and existing restorations matter most.
During professional hygiene we do more than remove tartar and plaque. We talk through what is not going well in your routine, show you the right tools, answer your questions and send you home with clear recommendations made for you.
There is no magic pill for gum disease. There is a brush, toothpaste, interdental floss, a hygienist and a dentist. Like in sport: the coach helps, but you have to do most of the work yourself. If you put in the effort, we will certainly help."
Professional dental hygiene in Klaipėda: frequently asked questions
How often should I have dental hygiene?
How much does dental hygiene cost?
Is dental hygiene painful?
What exactly do you do during dental hygiene?
Is tartar removal the same as professional dental hygiene?
I brush my teeth carefully, do I still need professional hygiene?
Can I eat after dental hygiene?
Does dental hygiene whiten teeth?
What should I do if my gums bleed?
Do children need dental hygiene too?
Can dental hygiene be done during pregnancy?
How long does a full hygiene appointment take?
Can my teeth become more sensitive after hygiene?
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