Dental hygiene and prevention in Krakow
Professional teeth cleaning in Krakow — scaling, air polishing, polishing and fluoride treatment. Prevention tailored to the condition of your teeth and gums.
Who handles hygiene and prevention at MistoDent Krakow?
She performs professional teeth cleaning and oral prevention, including scaling, air polishing, polishing and fluoride treatment, as well as hygiene for patients undergoing orthodontic treatment.
Dental hygiene and prevention at MistoDent Krakow
Dental hygiene and prevention help keep teeth and gums healthy and reduce the risk of tooth decay and periodontal disease.
Professional teeth cleaning removes tartar, deposits and stains that cannot always be effectively removed by daily brushing.
At MistoDent Krakow we select the scope of treatment individually. Depending on your needs, it may include scaling, air polishing, polishing and fluoride treatment. We also pay special attention to the hygiene of patients undergoing orthodontic treatment.
When is professional teeth cleaning worth it?
Professional cleaning is especially worth considering if you notice:
- visible tartar;
- deposits and stains on the tooth surface;
- bleeding gums when brushing;
- difficulty cleaning your teeth thoroughly;
- bad breath;
- increased plaque build-up;
- an orthodontic appliance that makes daily hygiene harder.
Cleaning can also be part of preparing the mouth for further dental treatment.
The frequency of professional cleaning is best determined individually with the dentist or hygienist, based on the condition of your mouth and how quickly deposits build up.
Which hygiene and prevention treatments do we offer?
Scaling
Scaling removes tartar that builds up on the tooth surface and around the gums.
Regular removal of deposits is an important part of preventing gum and periodontal disease.
Air polishing
Air polishing removes deposits and surface stains caused, among other things, by coffee, tea and other staining foods.
Air polishing is often part of comprehensive teeth cleaning and complements scaling.
Polishing
After cleaning, the tooth surfaces can be polished. This smooths them and is one of the stages of professional cleaning.
Fluoride treatment
Fluoride treatment involves applying a fluoride-containing product to help protect the enamel.
Fluoride treatment can be performed as part of prevention after professional cleaning. Indications and frequency are determined individually.
What does professional teeth cleaning involve?
Professional oral hygiene may consist of several stages. Their scope depends on the amount of tartar and deposits, the condition of the gums and the patient's individual needs.
- Oral assessment — before the procedure we assess the condition of the teeth and gums and the amount of deposits.
- Scaling — we remove tartar from the tooth surfaces and around the gums.
- Air polishing — we remove deposits and surface stains from areas that need cleaning.
- Polishing — the tooth surfaces are smoothed and polished.
- Fluoride treatment — if indicated, cleaning can be completed with fluoride treatment.
- Hygiene recommendations — the patient receives individual advice on daily brushing, interdental cleaning and choosing the right accessories.
Scaling, air polishing and fluoride treatment — what's the difference?
Each procedure has a different purpose, and they can complement one another.
Procedure
Main purpose
Scaling
Removing tartar
Air polishing
Removing deposits and surface stains
Polishing
Smoothing the cleaned tooth surfaces
Fluoride treatment
Helping protect the enamel
That is why scaling and air polishing are not the same procedure. As part of comprehensive cleaning they can be performed together, and the scope is tailored to the patient's needs.
Air polishing — results and uses
Air polishing is one of the most common parts of professional teeth cleaning. It helps remove deposits and surface stains, leaving the natural tooth surface cleaner.
Air polishing can be especially useful for people who build up deposits quickly and for patients who drink a lot of coffee or tea.
However, it is not the same as whitening. Air polishing removes external deposits and stains, but it does not change the natural colour of the enamel the way teeth whitening does.
Teeth cleaning during orthodontic treatment
An orthodontic appliance can make it harder to remove plaque thoroughly during daily brushing. Deposits and food debris build up more easily around brackets and other parts of the appliance.
That is why patients undergoing orthodontic treatment need to take special care of their oral hygiene.
At MistoDent Krakow we offer hygiene packages for orthodontic patients, adapted to the specifics of oral care during treatment with braces.
Fluoride treatment, fissure sealing and varnishing — are they the same?
No. These are different terms and should not be used interchangeably.
Fluoride treatment involves applying fluoride-containing products to help protect the enamel.
Varnishing is one method of applying a product locally, e.g. a fluoride varnish. It can therefore be a form of fluoride treatment.
Fissure sealing, on the other hand, is a different preventive procedure. It involves sealing the grooves and pits on the tooth surfaces with a sealant to reduce areas where plaque tends to accumulate.
The scope of prevention is chosen according to age, the condition of the teeth and the individual risk of tooth decay.
Teeth cleaning results
Professional cleaning primarily removes tartar, deposits and surface stains.
Why choose teeth cleaning at MistoDent Krakow?
We treat professional cleaning as an important part of prevention and long-term oral health care.
- Comprehensive cleaning — depending on indications, we combine scaling, air polishing, polishing and fluoride treatment.
- Individual scope of treatment — we tailor the procedure to the amount of deposits and the condition of the teeth and gums.
- Prevention of oral diseases — we help limit factors that contribute to tooth decay and gum disease.
- Hygiene during orthodontics — we offer treatments adapted to the needs of patients wearing braces.
- Home hygiene instruction — we help you choose the right way to clean your teeth and interdental spaces.
- Comprehensive care — if problems are detected, the patient can continue diagnostics or treatment in the relevant area of dentistry.
MistoDent Krakow, ul. Grzegórzecka 20A
How much does teeth cleaning cost in Krakow?
The cost depends on the scope of the procedure. We tailor the exact scope of cleaning to the condition of the mouth and the patient's individual needs.
FAQ
Answers provided by
Julia Kononova
What is professional teeth cleaning?
Professional teeth cleaning is a thorough cleaning of the mouth. Depending on needs, it may include scaling, air polishing, polishing and fluoride treatment.
What does air polishing involve?
Air polishing is used mainly to remove deposits and surface stains. It is often performed together with scaling as part of professional cleaning.
What are the benefits of air polishing?
Air polishing helps clean deposits and stains from tooth surfaces, including areas that are harder to reach with daily brushing. It is not, however, a whitening treatment.
How long does teeth cleaning take?
The duration depends on the amount of tartar and deposits and the scope of procedures. The exact scope of cleaning is determined after assessing the condition of the mouth.
How much does air polishing cost?
At MistoDent Krakow, air polishing of one arch costs 150 PLN. Comprehensive hygiene packages are also available.
How much does teeth cleaning cost?
The price depends on the scope of the procedure. The premium EMS hygiene package at the promotional price costs 400 PLN. We tailor the scope to the patient's needs.
What is fluoride treatment?
Fluoride treatment is a preventive procedure involving the local application of a fluoride-containing product to help protect the enamel.
How much does fluoride treatment cost?
Premium fluoride treatment of one arch at MistoDent Krakow costs 150 PLN.
What is the difference between scaling and air polishing?
Scaling is used mainly to remove tartar, while air polishing helps remove deposits and surface stains. The procedures are often performed together.
How often should I have my teeth professionally cleaned?
The frequency depends on, among other things, the condition of the teeth and gums, how much tartar builds up, daily hygiene and orthodontic treatment. An individual schedule is best agreed with the dentist or hygienist.
Medical verification
Content verified by:
Julia Kononova
Dental hygienist
Last updated: 07.10.2026
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