Professional oral hygiene
Our qualified dental hygienists carry out a careful scaling followed by polishing of the tooth surfaces to remove plaque and stains. Beyond the treatment itself, each session includes a personalised review of your brushing habits and practical advice suited to your situation. The aim is to prevent the onset of cavities, gingivitis and periodontal disease while preserving the natural brightness of your smile over the years. The options and their prices are detailed on the page Scaling in Bussigny.
How often should I visit?
We recommend a hygiene session every six to twelve months, depending on your profile and your cavity or periodontal risk. People with orthodontic appliances, implants or dentures, as well as smokers and diabetics, may benefit from closer follow-up. Regular maintenance is considerably more economical and comfortable than late curative treatment, and it also contributes to your general health.
A personalised preventive approach
Prophylactic treatments bring together all the preventive care aimed at lastingly protecting your teeth and gums. At Cabinet Côté Gare, we draw up an individual risk assessment (cavity, periodontal, erosive) and then offer a suitable programme: fluoride applications, remineralising varnishes, fissure sealants, nutritional advice and brushing techniques. This proactive approach allows the need for future curative treatment to be significantly reduced.
Regular follow-up and education
Beyond technical procedures, prevention depends on an ongoing dialogue with the patient. Our hygienists take the time to explain the risk factors specific to each person and to teach the most effective everyday techniques. For children, athletes who wear mouthguards, pregnant women or seniors, specific protocols are in place. Follow-up every 6 months is generally recommended.
Frequently asked questions
Is scaling painful?
Scaling is done without anaesthetic in most cases: the ultrasound loosens the tartar by vibration, which gives a sensation of vibration and cold. If you are sensitive, we adapt the instruments and can apply a desensitising product for your comfort.
How often should I return for a hygiene session?
Every 6 to 12 months for most patients. The frequency is adapted to your cavity and periodontal risk.
Does scaling damage the enamel?
No. The ultrasound and instruments used are designed to remove tartar without harming the enamel of the teeth.
How much does a hygiene session cost?
A session with the hygienist is CHF 96.-, and CHF 190.- with an express whitening. The welcome offer, at CHF 119.-, includes scaling, a check-up and 2 X-rays. Scaling with the dentist is CHF 148.-. For children up to 10 years old, CHF 75.-.
What does the session include?
Scaling, an assessment of your dental hygiene, instruction in techniques and a reminder of the brushing technique suited to your mouth.
Does scaling whiten the teeth?
It removes the tartar and surface stains left by tea, coffee or tobacco, which often brightens the appearance of the teeth. It does not change the natural shade of the enamel: that is the role of whitening.
Can I see the hygienist without seeing the dentist?
Yes, the hygiene session can be booked directly. If anything is noticed during the session, we let you know.
Is the hygiene session reimbursed?
In Switzerland, basic insurance does not, in principle, cover dental care. Depending on your supplementary insurance, a contribution may be possible: the detailed quote we give you can be submitted to your insurer.
Is fluoride always useful?
Yes, at appropriate doses. It strengthens the enamel and reduces the risk of cavities, especially in children and at-risk patients.
What is a fissure sealant?
It is the application of a fluid resin in the grooves of the permanent molars to stop bacteria from multiplying there.
From what age should prevention start?
From the appearance of the first baby teeth, around age 1. Good hygiene and early follow-up lay the foundations for lasting oral health.
How much does a fissure sealant cost?
Sealing four molars is CHF 300.-.
Does a sealant replace brushing?
No. It closes the deep grooves where the bristles of the brush cannot reach; the rest of the tooth is cleaned normally.
How long does a sealant last?
Several years when it is checked at every visit: it wears down over time and is topped up if necessary.
Does fluoride carry a risk?
At the doses used at the practice and in age-appropriate toothpastes, no. Overdosing concerns the repeated swallowing of large amounts in young children, hence the recommended amount for each age group.
See also: Scaling: why and how often, Brushing your teeth properly, Using dental floss, Everyday oral hygiene, The session with the dental hygienist.
