Dental hygienist - helping you maintain oral health
Dental hygienists at Hammas Mehiläinen can help when you have tartar and stains on your teeth or suffer from gingivitis or bad breath. Regular dental cleaning with a dental hygienist is a good idea!
Dental hygienist services in a nutshell
- Your dental hygienist will clean your teeth of tartar and stains and help you prevent oral diseases.
- You will receive personalised advice from your dental hygienist to help you take care of your teeth.
- Make an appointment with a dental hygienist when your teeth need cleaning. Your dentist may also refer you to a dental hygienist.
At Hammas Mehiläinen, a multi-professional team takes care of your oral health. The dentist will refer you to a dental hygienist if he notices something to be treated where a dental hygienist can help.
Of course, you can also book an appointment with a dental hygienist yourself. Please note that in that case you will not receive Kela compensation for the treatment.
Book an appointment with a dental hygienistWhat does a dental hygienist do?
A dental hygienist is an expert in oral health and early prevention of dental and oral diseases.
They will clean your teeth of tartar and stains and you will receive personalised advice from your dental hygienist to help you take care of your teeth. Many people ignore their oral health, even though periodontitis, for example, has been proven to undermine overall health. Any oral inflammation must be treated as soon as possible.
When you visit a dental hygienist on a regular basis, you can more easily prevent, for example:
- gingivitis and periodontitis
- the development of dental caries
- tooth erosion
In addition, a dental hygienist can attach dental jewellery, and some of our dental hygienists also provide masticatory muscle massage to those suffering from tooth grinding.
What happens at an appointment with a dental hygienist?
Here's how an appointment with a dental hygienist proceeds:
- Discussion. The dental hygienist asks how you take care of your teeth: how often you brush your teeth, what kind of toothpaste you use, and whether you clean between your teeth. Don't worry, we won't judge! You can come to us as you are.
- Oral examination. Your dental hygienist will check the condition of your gums and mucous membranes, as well as the amount of tartar and stains. Measuring the gingival pockets will reveal any deepened gum pockets, which are a sign of periodontitis.
- Teeth cleaning. The dental hygienist will remove tartar, stains and roughness from the surfaces of your teeth. They use ultrasound, powder cleaners and hand instruments to help.
- Individual instructions. Finally, you'll get good advice on oral self-care: which instruments to use to clean between your teeth, how to use fluoride and xylitol correctly, and how to prevent tooth decay.
Does tartar removal hurt?
The healthier the gums, the less painful the teeth cleaning. That's another reason to take good care of your teeth!
If you have gingivitis, cleaning your teeth and removing tartar can feel miserable. Our dental hygienists always aim to clean your teeth as gently as possible. If you wish, you can have either anaesthesia or topical anaesthesia for the cleaning.
If your gingivitis has become severe, the cleaning may be split into two sessions. In the first session, the dental hygienist will clean most of the tartar. If you take good care of your teeth, the gingivitis will start to heal - and the second time will be much more comfortable.
Let your dental hygienist know if you're nervous about having tartar removed. We want to create a good dental experience for you.
Also remember that not all cleaning steps hurt. For example, powder cleaning can feel a bit like washing your teeth with a small pressure washer.
Dental hygienist - price
When the services of a dental hygienist are based on the examination and follow-up of a dentist or a dental specialist, the treatment is subject to Kela reimbursement.
You can pay for your dental treatment by invoice or by instalment, for example.
The specialist interviewed for the article was Chief Dental Hygienist Pia-Maria Eskola.
Read more about Hammas Mehiläinen's payment methodsAs of March 15, 2023, the polyclinic fee does not have to be paid after more than five reception visits during the calendar year. After the fifth payment, the polyclinic fee is €0 for visits for the rest of the calendar year.
If you visit our clinic and do not pay for your appointment using the available payment methods, we will send you an invoice for your appointment. The invoicing fee is EUR 5.20.
If the procedure is booked with a specialist dentist, the prices are increased by 30%.
Check out Hammas Mehiläinen's flexible payment methods
Service | Mobile Benefit price | Price estimate |
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Dental check-up | 51,00 € Without Kela reimbursement 81,00 € | |
Dental check-up for patients with dental fear | 88,00 € Without Kela reimbursement 118,00 € | |
Children and young people dental check-up Prices include the clinic fee (€33.90). Book a dental check-up for children and young people Prices 165,75–232,75 €, without Kela reimbursement 185,90–252,90 € | 165,75 € Without Kela reimbursement 185,90 € | |
Dental X-ray of the teeth and jaws | Mobile Benefit 95,00 € The price with a doctor's referral after Kela compensation is €86. | 106,00 € Without Kela reimbursement 115,00 € |
Tartar removal 30–45 minute appointment with a dental hygienist. Book an appointment for tartar removal Explore different payment methods Prices 126,00–171,00 €, without Kela reimbursement 134,00–189,00 € | from 126,00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 134,00 € | |
Dental fillings 1–3 surfaces. Prices 91,00–253,00 €, without Kela reimbursement 101,00–276,00 € | from 91,00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 101,00 € | |
Ceramic filling of the tooth 1–3 surfaces. Explore different payment methods Prices 271,00–693,00 €, without Kela reimbursement 271,00–750,00 € | from 271,00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 271,00 € | |
Dental ceramic crown Laboratory costs are not included in the price estimate. Explore different payment methods Prices 598,00–755,00 € | from 598,00 € No Kela reimbursement | |
Chipped tooth Prices 91,00–253,00 €, without Kela reimbursement 101,00–276,00 € | from 91,00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 101,00 € | |
Tooth extraction Explore different payment methods Prices 105,00–709,00 €, without Kela reimbursement 115,00–771,00 € | from 105,00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 115,00 € | |
Tooth whitening Price estimate given at the free consultation appointment. Book an appointment for a free whitening consultation Prices 95,00–436,00 € | from 95,00 € No Kela reimbursement | |
Whitening consultation appointment Includes an individual price estimate for teeth whitening. Book an appointment for a whitening consultation. | Free Kela reimbursement deducted from the price | |
Anaesthesia Prices 36,00–37,00 €, without Kela reimbursement 39,00–40,00 € | from 36,00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 39,00 € |
Frequently asked questions about the services of a dental hygienist
For some, it's a year. For others, it's just three months. Your dental hygienist will tell you the right frequency for you.
A dental hygienist is a specialist in oral health. They will clean your teeth, remove tartar and stains and give you personalised advice on how to take care of your teeth.
Regular visits to a dental hygienist will help you prevent gingivitis and tooth decay.