Professional Hygiene

Professional dental hygiene in Baku is performed at Smile by Dr. Bakhtiyar with ultrasonic scaling and Air Flow. The procedure removes hard deposits (tartar) and soft plaque from the tooth surface and the gum line. A toothbrush and floss at home cannot remove this hard layer. The dentist checks each tooth first, then cleans and polishes it.

If your gums bleed when you brush, if you notice a lasting bad smell, or if a yellow or brown line appears near the gum line, it is time for a cleaning. Swollen gums and sensitive tooth necks are early signals too. We recommend hygiene once or twice a year. Patients with braces, implants or dentures benefit from more frequent visits.

The visit follows clear steps. First the dentist examines your mouth and gums. Then the ultrasonic tip loosens tartar with gentle vibration. Next, Air Flow — a stream of air, water and fine powder — removes tea, coffee and tobacco stains. Finally the teeth are polished with paste so the surface is smooth and plaque builds up more slowly.

After the cleaning your teeth feel smooth and return to their natural shade. Mild sensitivity to cold may last a day or two and usually fades on its own. For the first 24 hours it is better to avoid tea, coffee, dark berries and smoking. The dentist also shows correct brushing and flossing; this separate coaching service costs 100 AZN.

Complex professional oral hygiene starts from 160 AZN and is usually completed in one visit of about an hour. If gum inflammation (gingivitis) is present, treatment takes two sessions and costs 300 AZN. The exact plan is confirmed after the first consultation and examination (60 AZN). Hygiene is also the right first step before whitening.