Tartar Removal with Ultrasound and Air Polishing

The most beautiful jewel is a smile

Tartar Formation And Gum Inflammation

The Hidden Threat

Tartar is a hard, calcified deposit that forms on the tooth surface and along the gum line. It develops when minerals in dental plaque harden. Removing tartar is essential because it can contribute to gum inflammation, tooth decay, and, in more severe cases, periodontal disease.

The interior of one of the treatment rooms at Potidental Dental Clinic in Debrecen.
The interior of one of the treatment rooms at Potidental Dental Clinic in Debrecen.

Tartar Removal – Step by Step

How the treatment works?

At our clinic, trained dental hygienists use professional equipment to remove tartar quickly and painlessly. Prevention remains key: with the right home care routine you can greatly reduce future build-up.

Step 1

Ultrasonic Scaling

An ultrasonic device breaks up and removes hardened plaque and tartar, even below the gum line. This modern method cleans efficiently and plays a key role in preventing gum disease.

Step 2

Homokfújás (Airflow)

Also known as the Airflow technique, this stage uses a fine powder and water spray to remove surface stains from coffee, tea or smoking. It leaves the teeth clean, smooth and naturally bright.

Step 3

Polishing & Home-care Advice

Finally, the tooth surfaces are polished with a special paste to keep plaque from re-adhering. The teeth are left perfectly smooth and glossy, and you receive personalised tips for maintaining a healthy, clean smile.

Professional teeth cleaning by a dental hygienist

Our Hygenists

Dentists experienced in aesthetic dentistry possess not only outstanding expertise but also years of practice to perfect their patients’ smiles.

A dental hygienist is a qualified healthcare professional who works alongside the dentist to help maintain oral health. Their duties include professional teeth cleaning, removing plaque and tartar, and providing patients with personalized oral care advice. Their work plays a key role in preventing dental diseases and promoting long-term oral hygiene.

Tartar Removal prices

Smile Care Made Affordable

Please note that the price of a tartar Removal is for information only, as the final treatment plan can be determined only after an individual dental assessment and consultation. A precise quotation requires a personal visit to our clinic, where we can examine the tooth, discuss the possible treatment options, and agree on the exact aesthetic and functional expectations.

Consultation

from 25 EUR

Details

During our dental consultation, our experienced dentists thoroughly examine the condition of your teeth and provide personalized advice to help create the most suitable treatment plan.

What’s included

  • Full dental check-up

  • X-ray review

  • Discussion of questions

  • Estimated costs and timing

Tartar Removal & Polishing

from 100 EUR

Details

Professional tartar removal using ultrasound and Air-Flow polishing, combined with personalized hygiene advice. Helps maintain healthy gums, fresh breath, and a bright smile.

What’s included

  • Anesthesia (if needed)

  • Tartar removal with ultrasound

  • Air-Flow cleaning / polishing

  • Oral hygiene advice

Frequently Asked Questions about Tartar Removal

Helpful tips

We’ve collected the most common questions about tartar removal so you can understand the process and arrive fully informed and confident for your appointment.

Tartar is hardened dental plaque that can no longer be removed by normal brushing. Over time, minerals in the plaque calcify and form these deposits.

Removing tartar helps prevent gingivitis, periodontal disease and tooth decay. It also reduces bad breath and improves the appearance of your smile.

A dentist or dental hygienist first uses an ultrasonic scaler to remove hardened deposits, then air-polishes away surface stains and finally polishes the teeth to leave them smooth and clean.

It is usually painless, though some sensitivity or discomfort can occur—especially if the gums are inflamed. Local anaesthetic can be used if needed.

For at least three hours avoid foods and drinks that stain—such as coffee, tea, red wine, beetroot or berries—and avoid smoking during this period.

No. Home removal is not recommended; improper tools or techniques can damage teeth and gums. Always leave tartar removal to a professional.

It improves oral hygiene, prevents gum disease, reduces bad breath and helps maintain a healthy, attractive smile.

Typically 30–60 minutes. In more severe cases with existing gum disease it may take longer or require multiple visits.

Unremoved tartar irritates the gums, leading to gingivitis and, if untreated, advanced periodontal disease. This can cause gum recession, bone loss and eventually loose or lost teeth, as well as bad breath and aesthetic problems.

For a few hours avoid strongly staining or acidic foods and drinks (coffee, tea, red wine) to protect the polished surfaces. Brush thoroughly but gently and use floss or interdental brushes regularly.

Contact

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Dr. Tóth Petra parodontológus
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