FAQ

Since we’re meeting for the first time, there is a bit of paperwork to do before the first visit, but don't worry, just arrive 15 minutes early-- it won't take any longer to fill out the health forms. The treatment itself takes about one hour and involves a thorough examination of your teeth and gums. Your teeth will be stained with a special solution that will show us which areas haven‘t been sufficiently cleaned. The hygienist will then remove plaque and tartar, apply restorative products, and end by chatting with you about which tools you should use and how you should use them. Then you‘ll just make an appointment for your next visit.

If you don't have any serious complications such as periodontal disease or inflammation of the gums, it's ideal to come in for a dental hygiene appointment twice a year. If you have gum disease, parodontium, or braces, we recommend seeing a dental hygienist every three months.

The dental hygienist will learn about your medical history and perform a thorough examination of your teeth and gums. This is followed by the application of a special solution which shows areas that haven’t been sufficiently cleaned. The hygienist will then remove plaque and tartar, apply restorative products, and end by chatting with you about which tools you should use and how you should use them. Then you‘ll just make an appointment for your next visit.

Yes, dental hygiene can be performed on children from approximately five years of age—even earlier for children who are cooperative. The earlier children start seeing a dental hygienist, the fewer dental problems they’ll have in the future.

Don‘t worry, at our clinic we use cutting-edge technologies that guarantee your time with the dental hygienist will be painless.

Teeth sandblasting is used to remove plaque and pigmentation from the teeth. At Miles, we use the latest AIRFLOW technology and powders from the Swiss company EMS, which are very gentle on teeth, soft tissues, and mucous membranes. This enables us to sandblast implants, crowns, braces, and the areas under the gums.

Yes: this will help the hygienist better ascertain if they are suitable for you. The hygienist can tell if you are using them correctly by their wear and tear, and will help you adjust your cleaning habits as needed. If you forget your accessories, you can buy them at the clinic. Proper brushing technique is the most important part of dental hygiene, and demonstrating on a model doesn’t do the trick.

We have several types of whitening. Home whitening is suitable for the color correction of teeth with color defects. Combined whitening is suitable for everyone, and whitening at our clinic is appropriate if your teeth have been whitened in the past. All teeth whitening is preceded by a consultation with a dental hygienist who will advise you on the best option for your particular case.

No. Teeth whitening is performed with hydrogen peroxide, which is completely safe for your teeth and does not harm soft tissues or mucous membranes.

If you follow all the whitening steps and after-whitening recommendations, your bright white teeth will last forever. Over time, the original color will start to return, so it’s a good idea to repeat the whitening process regularly. But rest assured that your teeth will not go back to their original shade.

There is no need to follow any special "white diet". You can drink coffee, tea, and red wine with no issues. Blueberries, curry and beetroot are exceptions, however, and we also recommend you limit smoking. After consuming dark-colored drinks or smoking, we suggest brushing your teeth immediately. Use caution when consuming acidic foods and drinks, as these can increase tooth sensitivity.

Tooth sensitivity can occur with whitening. However, this sensitivity is caused by dehydration (drying) of the tooth and is only temporary. It is most common in the first four days after you start whitening. At our clinic, we examine tooth sensitivity beforehand and carefully choose the type of whitening and the concentration of peroxide to minimize any sensitivity.

Treatment by our dental hygienists is not covered by public health insurance. However, some insurance companies provide financial contributions for dental hygiene as part of their prevention programs. Clients must apply to their insurance companies for these contributions on their own. We will provide you with the proof of payment you will need to submit.

Yes, you can pay for your treatment and any products with payment cards.