Teeth cleaning and prevention
We keep your teeth healthy and bright with complete preventive care, including ultrasonic scaling, professional polishing and air-flow. We remove plaque and surface stains to prevent cavities and gum disease — and to keep your breath consistently fresh.
Why brushing at home is not enough
However well you brush, some plaque remains in the hard-to-reach places — between the teeth, at the gum line, behind the last molars. Over time, that plaque mineralizes and becomes tartar: a hard, stubborn deposit that no toothbrush can remove, no matter how hard you try. Tartar constantly irritates the gums, causes bleeding and bad breath, and sustains the inflammation that, left untreated, can progress to gum disease.
That is why professional teeth cleaning is not a luxury but the natural complement to your home routine. Scaling removes exactly what brushing cannot: the hardened deposits and the plaque in inaccessible areas. For most people, a professional cleaning every six months is enough to keep teeth and gums healthy.
What a professional cleaning at Bellodent involves
A complete professional cleaning session at Bellodent has three stages. We start with ultrasonic scaling, which lifts tartar off the teeth and from under the gum line, with a fine water spray. Next comes air-flow — a controlled jet of air, water and fine powder that removes remaining plaque and the surface stains left by coffee, tea or smoking. Finally, professional polishing with paste smooths the enamel, leaving a tooth surface plaque finds harder to stick to.
The whole procedure usually takes between 40 minutes and an hour. For anyone looking for teeth cleaning in Chisinau, one point matters: a professional cleaning does not thin or scratch the enamel — on the contrary, it protects it by removing exactly the deposits that attack it. Your teeth may feel slightly sensitive for a day or two; then the feeling of cleanness stays.
How often — and how to keep the result
The recommended rhythm for a professional cleaning is generally every six months — the same interval as a routine dental check-up, so we naturally combine the two into a single visit. Some patients need it more often: smokers, people with braces, those whose tartar builds up quickly, or those undergoing gum treatment. The right interval for you is set at your first visit.
Between sessions, the result is maintained through simple habits: brushing twice a day for two minutes, daily cleaning between the teeth with floss or interdental brushes, and limiting sugary snacks between meals. We show you the exact technique suited to your teeth — not in theory, but on your own teeth. Prevention remains the simplest treatment: one hour every six months saves many hours of treatment later.
Frequently asked questions
Does dental scaling hurt?
For most patients, scaling is painless — you feel a vibration and a jet of cool water. If your gums are inflamed or the necks of your teeth are sensitive, there may be moments of discomfort, which we manage by working gently and taking breaks. The mild sensitivity after the procedure passes within a day or two. Tell us if you are sensitive — we adjust the pace.
How often should teeth be professionally cleaned?
The general recommendation is every six months, together with your routine check-up. Smokers, people with braces and those whose tartar builds up quickly may need a cleaning every three to four months. The right interval for you is set at your first visit, based on how fast your tartar builds up and the condition of your gums.
Does scaling thin or scratch the enamel?
No. The ultrasonic tip lifts tartar off the tooth surface without cutting into the enamel, and the powder used in air-flow is fine and non-abrasive to enamel. The feeling of “thinner teeth” after scaling appears because surfaces covered by tartar for years are free again. A professional cleaning protects the enamel by removing exactly the deposits that attack it.
What is air-flow and how is it different from scaling?
Air-flow is a procedure that uses a controlled jet of air, water and fine powder to remove plaque and surface stains — from coffee, tea or smoking — in hard-to-reach places. Scaling, on the other hand, removes hardened tartar using ultrasound. The two complement each other: together they make up a complete professional cleaning.
Does a professional cleaning whiten your teeth?
Scaling and air-flow do not whiten teeth in the strict sense — they do not change the natural color of the enamel. They do, however, remove tartar and surface stains, so your teeth regain their true shade, often visibly brighter. If you would like a shade lighter than your natural one, we can discuss professional teeth whitening at a consultation.