What is curettage?

Curettage is the treatment procedure performed for advanced gum problems. People often confuse tartar cleaning with curettage. The difference between tartar cleaning and curettage is this: tartar cleaning is the removal of tartar on the visible surfaces, whereas curettage is the cleaning of an infection that has formed deep within the tooth, that is, one that has begun to approach the tooth root.

How is curettage performed?

If gum inflammation is at an advanced level, curettage is performed. Swelling or bleeding in the gums creates the need for curettage. Before starting the curettage procedure, the dentist performs tartar cleaning. The curettage procedure, which begins with local anaesthesia, continues with small incisions made in the gums. The inflamed parts are cleaned by entering through the gum incisions, and the curettage procedure is completed by closing the incisions. Since the procedure is performed under local anaesthesia, the pain felt by the patient is kept to a minimum.

Curettage prices

Curettage is performed so as not to lead to much bigger gum problems. Curettage prices vary depending on the dentist. By law, we cannot give prices on our website; you can call us for detailed information.

What is tartar cleaning?

The brown or yellow plaques that form on the teeth are called dental calculus or tartar. The procedure of cleaning the tartar formed on the tooth surface is called tartar cleaning, or in dental terminology, scaling (detartrage). To prevent the formation of cavities in the teeth and to prevent gum recession, tartar cleaning should be done at certain intervals. Tartar cleaning should be done once a year, every year, by a dentist.

How is tartar cleaning performed?

If regular tartar cleaning is not done, it can cause loosening of the teeth, gum problems, bad breath and tooth decay. In tartar cleaning, dentists may use ultrasonic dental devices, medical toothpastes and a set of dental instruments. Tartar cleaning takes about 30 minutes. The tartar cleaning procedure, which starts with vibrating ultrasonic devices, continues until the tartar is broken into pieces, while water is sprayed into the mouth. After the large pieces of tartar are removed, the remaining tartar is cleaned with dental instruments, and the tartar cleaning procedure is completed after polishing is applied.

Tartar cleaning price

Tartar cleaning is not an expensive procedure. By law, we cannot publish prices on our website. To avoid problems in your mouth, do not neglect regular tartar cleaning at least once every 2 years. Please contact us to find out the price of tartar cleaning.

Bad breath treatment

Bad breath is a condition that bothers people. Bad breath can have many causes. If people notice the smell of their own breath, they should first consult a dentist. Bad breath generally occurs when oral hygiene is not taken care of. If bad breath does not go away despite regular oral hygiene, a doctor must definitely be consulted. The causes that can lead to bad breath can be summarised as follows.

What causes bad breath?

• Morning breath is something that can happen to everyone. The smell goes away after brushing the teeth.
• Bad breath may occur due to tooth and gum diseases. A person with this kind of complaint should definitely consult a dentist.
• Bad breath may also occur due to upper respiratory tract disorders, stomach disorders and nasal polyps/adenoid problems. In such cases, the relevant doctors should be consulted.
• Bad breath can also occur in situations such as the use of tobacco and tobacco products, alcohol use, diabetes, going hungry for a long time, dry mouth, fungal infection in the mouth and tonsillitis.

How can bad breath be eliminated?

If bad breath is caused by tooth or gum problems, daily oral hygiene should first be made a standard routine. Bad breath can be prevented by daily tooth brushing, mouthwash and the use of dental floss. People who maintain oral hygiene should definitely see a doctor if bad breath continues. To avoid bad breath and prevent tooth or gum diseases:

• The teeth should be brushed twice a day for at least 3 minutes each time. The teeth should be brushed within half an hour at most after eating or drinking anything.
• Using toothpastes containing fluoride is more effective in preventing bad breath.
• The toothbrush should be changed at least every 3 months.
• Mouthwash should be used once a day.
• The spaces between the teeth should be cleaned with dental floss once a day. Despite tooth brushing, some food residues may remain between the teeth.

If the mouth still smells despite these measures taken to eliminate bad breath, a doctor must definitely be consulted.