Dental hygienist in Solna

The dental hygienist’s job is not to treat disease but to prevent it. We remove plaque and tartar and show you how to care for your teeth at home.

  • Usually a visit every six months
  • Plaque and tartar removed
  • Advice and training for home care
  • Disease found early
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Close-up of a patient’s mouth as tartar is removed with an ultrasonic instrument

A dental hygienist for healthier teeth and gums

We consider professional oral hygiene the most important measure in dental care. Regular visits to the dental hygienist keep your mouth healthy and mean that disease is found early.

Why you need a dental hygienist

Teeth make up only 25 percent of the surface of the mouth. The rest is the spaces between the teeth, the gums and the tongue. Even if you brush carefully, bacteria remain and form plaque, and over time soft deposits harden into tartar.

Bad breath
The bacteria in plaque and tartar cause a bad smell.
Gum inflammation
Shows first as swollen, red gums that bleed and are tender when you brush.
Cavities
Tartar and plaque increase the risk of holes in the teeth.

Toxins from plaque can be absorbed into the blood and worsen the course of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes.

Toothbrush, interdental brushes in different sizes, dental floss and tongue scraper on a light blue surface

What a visit to the dental hygienist involves

At a visit, we do the following, in this order.

  1. Conversation

    You tell us about your problems, and we go through anything specific to you.

  2. Examination

    We examine your teeth and mouth carefully.

  3. Teeth cleaning

    Plaque and tartar are removed from the teeth, the spaces between them and the gum pockets, in the way that suits you.

  4. Home care advice

    You get recommendations for home care, an analysis of your own needs and training in oral hygiene.

A patient practises with an interdental brush in front of a mirror while the dental hygienist demonstrates on a tooth model
A clinic workstation with a computer, white cabinets and a green stool

What does a visit to the dental hygienist cost?

from SEK 395scaling (tartar removal)

It depends on what you need. According to our price list, scaling costs SEK 395, SEK 780 if extensive and SEK 1,200 if particularly time-consuming. A basic check-up with a dental hygienist costs SEK 985, or SEK 1,400 with a full periodontal examination.

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Common questions about dental hygienists and teeth cleaning

Can’t find the answer? Call us on 08-650 10 60.

How often should I see a dental hygienist?

We recommend a visit every six months, until the dentist says that it is fine to come less often.

What is the difference between a dental hygienist and a dentist?

The dental hygienist’s job is to prevent disease, not to treat it. The hygienist examines, cleans your teeth and teaches you how to look after your oral hygiene at home.

What is tartar and why should it be removed?

Tartar is soft deposits that have hardened. It sits on the teeth, in the spaces between them and in the gum pockets, and cannot be brushed away. If it is left, it can cause bad breath, gum inflammation and cavities.

What does a visit include?

A conversation about your problems, a careful examination of your teeth and mouth, and then teeth cleaning. You also get advice for home care and training in oral hygiene.

What will I notice after regular visits?

Your gums stop bleeding, the bad smell goes away and tartar does not build up as quickly as before. Your teeth may also look lighter.

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Choose a time that suits you, or call us on 08-650 10 60 and we will help you.

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