A professional scale and polish that removes plaque, tartar and surface stains, with a gum check and home-care advice in one visit.
A thorough scale and polish that clears what daily brushing can't reach, leaving your gums healthier and your smile brighter.
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Professional teeth cleaning removes the plaque and tartar that brushing and flossing leave behind. Once plaque hardens into tartar, no toothbrush will shift it, and it keeps feeding the bacteria that inflame gums and cause decay.
A clean at HMC is a single visit. Your teeth are checked, scaled and polished, and you leave knowing exactly what state your gums are in.
Some clinics sell a quick polish as a clean. It makes teeth look better for a week and does nothing below the gumline, where gum disease actually starts. Our hygienists remove tartar from every surface, including between the teeth and just under the gum edge, before anything is polished.
If the check shows more than a routine clean can handle, such as deep pockets, bone loss or loose teeth, we tell you before we start and explain what gum treatment would involve. Where gum work is needed, we use a laser, which is precise and usually heals with less discomfort.
Plenty of our international patients come to Tirana specifically for a clean, often paired with whitening. It makes sense: the clean removes tartar and surface staining first, so the whitening works on clean enamel and the result is more even.
Our whitening is a single light session of 20 to 30 minutes, adjusted if your teeth are sensitive, and it can follow your teeth cleaning in Tirana on the same day. A short stay is enough for both.
Crowns, veneers and implants last longer in a clean mouth. The gum and bone around an implant need the same attention as natural teeth, and tartar at the implant collar is one of the main drivers of peri-implant inflammation.
We clean around MegaGen and Straumann implants, Zirkonzahn zirconia crowns and Ivoclar e.max veneers, as well as work done at other clinics, taking care not to scratch the surface of the restoration. Your hygienist then shows you how to keep those areas clean at home.
Your written quotation shows what your clean includes before we start: scaling, polishing and fluoride where needed, plus whitening if you choose it. An examination, X-rays or gum treatment only happen with your agreement and appear on their own lines. Nothing is added afterwards.
A professional teeth cleaning follows the same sequence every time, and each step has a purpose.
Your hygienist looks at your teeth and gums first: where tartar has built up, whether the gums bleed, and whether anything needs the dentist's attention. If you have not had a full examination recently, we recommend booking one alongside your clean. X-rays and 3D scans are not part of a clean; if they are needed, we explain why and quote them separately.
Tartar is removed from every tooth surface with scaling instruments, working along the gumline and between the teeth, where it collects most. This is the step that matters most for your gums. Heavy build-up is removed gradually rather than forced off, which is kinder to both enamel and gums. Most people feel pressure and vibration rather than pain; if an area is sensitive, tell us and we slow down.
Once the tartar is gone, the scale and polish is completed with a special paste that lifts surface stains from coffee, tea, wine and tobacco and leaves the enamel smooth. Smooth surfaces pick up plaque more slowly, so the result lasts longer.
If your enamel is thin, your teeth are sensitive or you are prone to decay, a fluoride treatment may be applied to strengthen the enamel and add protection.
Finally, your hygienist shows you where plaque is building up in your mouth and how to reach those areas: brushing technique, floss or interdental brushes, and anything specific to your crowns, veneers or implants. Our team speaks English, Italian, Spanish, French and Greek, so the advice comes in a language you are comfortable with.
Teeth feel smooth and look brighter straight away. Gums that were inflamed may be slightly tender for a day or two, and usually bleed less as they settle over the following weeks. If you are having whitening, it can follow straight after the clean.
Pair Your Clean With Whitening. Whitening works best on freshly cleaned enamel, with tartar and surface stains already gone. Our whitening is a single light session of 20 to 30 minutes, adjustable for sensitivity, and it can follow your clean on the same day.
Every clean includes scaling and polishing. What you add depends on your teeth and your goals:
Tartar removal from every surface, followed by polishing to lift stains and smooth the enamel. The right choice for most patients every six months.
A full scale and polish followed by a single light whitening session of 20 to 30 minutes, adjusted for sensitivity. Both done on the same day.
When the check shows gum disease beyond what a routine clean can handle, we explain the next step before starting. Gum work is carried out with a laser.
A professional teeth cleaning is worth booking if you:
If your gums bleed heavily, teeth feel loose or pockets have formed, a routine clean may not be enough on its own. We check first and tell you if gum treatment is needed before anything is done.
A professional clean is done in a single visit, and you leave with smoother, brighter teeth and a clear picture of your gum health:
Your hygienist checks your teeth and gums, notes where tartar has built up and flags anything the dentist should look at.
Tartar is removed from every surface, along the gumline and between the teeth. If an area feels sensitive, we slow down.
A polishing paste lifts surface stains and leaves the enamel smooth, so plaque builds up more slowly afterwards.
Where enamel is thin, teeth are sensitive or decay risk is high, a fluoride treatment adds extra protection.
We show you where plaque collects in your mouth and how to reach it, including care around crowns, veneers and implants.
A clean here removes tartar from every surface, not just the parts that show. Your hygienist tells you honestly what state your gums are in, and if a routine clean is not enough, you hear it before we start rather than after. The price you are quoted is the price you pay.
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Most people feel pressure, vibration and a scraping sensation rather than pain. If your gums are inflamed or your teeth are sensitive, some areas can be uncomfortable, especially along the gumline. Tell your hygienist and we slow down, work more gently or pause. Any tenderness usually settles within a day or two. If there is a lot of tartar or your gums have deep pockets, the clean can be more noticeable. In that case we talk through comfort options before starting rather than pushing through.
It is done in a single visit. The time depends mainly on how much tartar has built up since your last clean. If your last clean was recent, the appointment is quick. If it has been years, scaling takes longer, and occasionally we recommend splitting the work across two visits so your gums are not overworked in one go. If you are adding whitening, allow an extra 20 to 30 minutes for the whitening session itself.
It removes surface stains, so teeth usually look noticeably brighter, but it does not change the natural colour of your enamel. Coffee, tea, wine and tobacco leave stains on the surface, and polishing lifts most of them. The shade underneath stays the same. If you want teeth lighter than their natural colour, that is what whitening does. The two work well together. Cleaning first means the whitening gel reaches clean enamel, so the result is more even, and both can be done on the same day.
Yes, and it is one of the most popular combinations with our international patients. The clean comes first, removing tartar and surface stains. Whitening follows as a single light session of 20 to 30 minutes, with the intensity adjusted if your teeth are sensitive. Many patients plan a short trip to Tirana specifically for this. If you want to check whether whitening suits your teeth before you travel, send us photos for a free remote assessment.
Often, yes. Bleeding is usually the first sign of gingivitis, which is caused by plaque and tartar along the gumline. Removing it and improving your home care frequently resolves it within a few weeks. If the check shows deeper problems, such as pockets between gum and tooth, bone loss or loose teeth, a routine clean will not be enough on its own. We tell you before we start and explain what gum treatment would involve. Gum work at HMC is carried out with a laser. Do not stop brushing because your gums bleed. Gentle, thorough brushing is part of how they heal.
Yes, and it matters more with restorations, not less. Tartar around an implant can inflame the surrounding gum and, left untreated, affect the bone that holds it. Around crowns and veneers, build-up at the edges is where problems usually start. We clean around MegaGen and Straumann implants, Zirkonzahn zirconia crowns, Ivoclar e.max veneers and restorations placed elsewhere, taking care not to scratch their surfaces. Your hygienist also shows you how to clean around them at home.
Every six months suits most adults. If you have a history of gum disease, smoke, or have implants, crowns or veneers, we may recommend more frequent cleans. If your teeth build tartar slowly and your gums are healthy, a longer interval may be enough. Your hygienist suggests an interval based on what they actually see in your mouth, not a fixed rule.
Your hygienist checks your teeth and gums at the start of every clean. That is enough to clean safely and spot obvious problems. It is not the same as a full dental examination. If you have not had one recently, or you are considering other treatment, we recommend booking both. The examination gives you a written treatment plan with an itemised quotation. X-rays and 3D scans are not included in either appointment. If they are needed, we explain why first and quote them separately.
Carry on brushing twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, and clean between your teeth daily with floss or interdental brushes. If your gums were inflamed, they may be tender for a day or two. Brush gently, but do not skip those areas. If fluoride was applied, avoid eating and drinking for as long as your hygienist advises. If you had whitening as well, follow the advice your clinician gives you on the day, which usually means avoiding strongly coloured food and drink such as coffee and red wine for a short period.
Yes. Sensitive teeth benefit from regular cleaning, because tartar and inflamed gums often make sensitivity worse. Tell us about any sensitivity before we start. We adjust how we work, take breaks when you need them, and can apply fluoride afterwards to help protect the enamel. If you are also having whitening, the session is adjusted for sensitivity too.
Your written quotation lists exactly what is included: scaling, polishing and any fluoride treatment, plus whitening if you have chosen it. Anything else, such as an examination, X-rays or gum treatment, appears as a separate line and is only done with your agreement. Nothing is added to the bill that was not discussed with you first. If you want to know what to expect before you travel, send us photos and we will confirm what your clean is likely to involve.
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“My wife and I recently had our scaling and polishing treatment at HMC, and I also had two teeth extracted. From start to finish, the experience was excellent and the team was professional and welcoming.”
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