Teeth cleaning and tartar removal in Baku
A professional teeth cleaning removes the tartar and plaque that build up on your teeth. It matters for healthy gums and usually does not hurt.
60–100 AZN, 1 visitThe exact price is clear after the examination.
Does this sound familiar?
- There is a hard yellow layer behind my teeth
- My gums bleed when I brush
- I have bad breath
- I have stains on my teeth from tea, coffee and smoking
- I wear braces and would like a cleaning
- I am planning to whiten my teeth and want the tartar removed first
What is tartar?
Plaque builds up on the teeth every day, and plaque that is not brushed away in time hardens with minerals from saliva and turns into tartar. Tartar sticks firmly to the tooth, and a toothbrush cannot remove it.
Plaque builds up even faster on tartar. The gums become irritated and can bleed, and bad breath can follow. If this goes on for a long time, the gums can recede and teeth can become loose.
- Ultrasonic scaling The vibrating tip breaks hard tartar off the tooth.
- Air Flow (a separate service) A mix of powder, water and air removes stains and plaque between the teeth, but not hard tartar.
- Polishing The tooth surface is smoothed so plaque does not stick again so quickly.
How is tartar removed?
- How many visits
- Usually one visit. If there is a lot of tartar or the gums are inflamed, the work can be split over two visits.
- How long it takes
- Usually 40 to 60 minutes.
- Does it hurt
- It usually does not hurt. Sensitive teeth and inflamed gums may feel uncomfortable; if needed, local anaesthesia is given there.
Examination
Your gums and teeth are examined: where the tartar is heaviest, and whether there is decay or a gum problem.
Ultrasonic cleaning
The tartar is removed with an ultrasonic scaler. Water rinses the area as it works.
Plaque and stains
Tea, coffee and smoking stains are taken off with a polishing paste. Cleaning with a jet of powder and water (Air Flow) is a separate service.
Polishing
The surface of the teeth is smoothed.
Fluoride if needed
On sensitive teeth the enamel can be coated with a fluoride product.
Advice
You are shown which toothbrush, floss or interdental brush suits you and how to brush.
After the cleaning
- For the first hour or two, do not drink tea, coffee or coloured drinks, and do not smoke.
- For a day or two your gums may bleed a little or feel sensitive. This is normal.
- If your teeth are sensitive to cold, use a toothpaste for sensitive teeth. It usually passes in a few days.
- Brush twice a day and clean between your teeth with floss or an interdental brush.
- If the bleeding goes on for more than a week, send a message on WhatsApp.
What does the price of a teeth cleaning depend on?
Tartar removal is 60–100 AZN for the whole mouth, per visit. Air Flow cleaning is a separate service at 100 AZN.
What changes the price
- How much tartar there is and the state of your gums
- Which steps are needed: ultrasonic scaling, polishing, fluoride
- Whether the work takes one visit or two
Before and after cleaning
These photos are shared with the patients' permission.
Frequently asked questions
Does a teeth cleaning hurt?
It usually does not hurt. Sensitive teeth and inflamed gums may feel a little uncomfortable; if needed, local anaesthesia is given there. For a day or two afterwards your gums may bleed a little and your teeth may be sensitive to cold. This usually passes in a few days.
How much does a teeth cleaning cost?
Tartar removal is 60–100 AZN for the whole mouth, per visit. Air Flow cleaning is a separate service at 100 AZN. The price depends on how much tartar there is and which steps are needed. When comparing with another clinic, ask what the price includes.
How often should I have my teeth cleaned?
It depends on you and your treatment: there is no single rule for everyone. Smokers, people with braces and people with gum disease usually need to come more often. If you see a hard layer behind your teeth or your gums bleed, do not wait. The right interval for you is suggested after the examination.
Is a cleaning bad for the enamel?
No, not when it is done properly. The enamel is not damaged. After a cleaning you may notice gaps between your teeth. That is the space the tartar used to fill. Some sensitivity can last a few days, then it passes.
What causes tartar?
Tartar is hardened plaque. Soft plaque builds up on the teeth every day, and if it is not brushed away in time, it hardens with minerals from saliva. Poor brushing, smoking, crooked teeth and braces make tartar build up faster.
What is Air Flow?
Air Flow, which the clinic has, is a separate cleaning service: a mix of powder, water and air is sprayed onto the tooth surface under pressure. It removes tea, coffee and smoking stains and plaque between the teeth well. It does not remove hard tartar: if there is tartar, it is removed with ultrasonic scaling before Air Flow. It costs 100 AZN per visit.
Can I remove tartar at home?
No. Brushing and toothpaste do not remove hardened tartar. Online tips such as baking soda, lemon or scraping with sharp tools damage the enamel and the gums. What you can do at home is stop tartar forming: brush twice a day and clean between your teeth.
Can tartar cause bad breath?
It can, but not always. Plaque builds up quickly on tartar, the bacteria irritate the gums and the breath can start to smell. After a cleaning the smell often improves. But the cause can also be decay, gum inflammation or a coating on the tongue, and sometimes it has nothing to do with the mouth. The cause is looked for together at the examination.
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What does tartar do to your gums?
Tartar builds up mostly along the gum line, on the inner side of the teeth and between them. Its surface is rough, so plaque and bacteria stick to it easily. The gums react to these bacteria with inflammation.
This usually happens without pain, so people notice it late. If your gums bleed, do not stop brushing. The cause has to be removed.
- First The gums turn red, swell and bleed when you brush. At this stage a cleaning and good home care can often fully reverse it.
- Then Tartar moves below the gum line and a pocket forms between the tooth and the gum. Even more bacteria collect there.
- Left for a long time The bone that holds the tooth shrinks, the gums recede and teeth can start to loosen.
- Throughout Bad breath and a bad taste in the mouth often come with this process.
How do you know it is time for a cleaning?
Tartar builds up at a different speed in everyone. It depends on your saliva, your home care, your habits and how your teeth are lined up. If you notice the signs below, do not wait for your next planned cleaning.
- You can feel a hard yellow or brown layer behind your lower front teeth.
- Your gums bleed when you brush or floss.
- Bad breath comes back quickly even though you brush.
- Stains from tea, coffee or smoking have built up.
- Food often gets stuck between your teeth and the gums look puffy.
Cleaning or whitening: what is the difference?
People often mix the two up. A cleaning removes what has built up on the tooth. Whitening changes the tooth's own colour. Many people find their teeth look much lighter after a cleaning and no longer need whitening.
- Purpose A cleaning is for healthy gums and teeth, whitening is for appearance.
- Result A cleaning brings the tooth back to its natural colour, whitening makes it lighter than its natural colour.
- Who needs it Everyone needs regular cleanings. Whitening is only for people who do not like the colour of their teeth.
- Order A cleaning usually comes before whitening, because the gel does not work well through tartar and plaque.
How can you slow tartar down at home?
You cannot remove hard tartar at home, but you can slow its build-up a lot. The key is to clear plaque before it hardens.
- Angle the brush towards the gum line, because that is where tartar collects most.
- Clean between your teeth every day with floss, interdental brushes or a water flosser. A toothbrush does not reach there.
- Choose a soft or medium brush. A hard brush and heavy pressure can damage the gums.
- Clean your tongue too, because some of the plaque and the smell comes from there.
- Cut down on sweet and sticky foods, and rinse your mouth with water after eating.
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Time for a cleaning?
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