Prevention

Dental check-ups & professional oral hygiene in Cork

In short

A professional hygiene visit (scale and polish) removes plaque, tartar and stains that brushing cannot. At City Clinic we use an ultrasonic scaler and air polishing for a deep, comfortable clean — from €15 for eligible patients under the PRSI dental benefit.

City Clinic – oral hygiene

About the treatment

What happens at a hygiene visit?

Even with careful brushing, plaque and tartar build up in places that are hard to reach. The bacteria, toxins and acids they contain cause tooth decay, gum inflammation, bleeding gums and bad breath. Regular professional hygiene is one of the most important steps in preventive dental care.

During your visit, we gently remove tartar and plaque with special instruments and an ultrasonic scaler, then polishes your teeth. air polishing removes stains from tea, coffee, wine and tobacco, leaving your teeth smooth and bright. Fluoride varnish can also be applied to strengthen enamel and reduce sensitivity.

Professional hygiene is pain-free and suitable for adults, teenagers and children. Combined with a dental check-up and X-rays, it helps catch problems early — avoiding more complex and expensive treatment later.

Your clinicians

Book your consultation

Call 021 242 7230 or book online. Open 7 days a week.

Benefits

Is it right for me?

This treatment may be suitable if you have:

How it works

Your treatment, step by step

01

Assessment

We check your teeth and gums and review your medical history.

02

Scaling

Plaque and tartar are removed with an ultrasonic scaler and hand instruments.

03

Air polishing

E-FLOW polishing removes stains and leaves teeth smooth.

04

Advice & fluoride

Fluoride may be applied and you receive personalised home-care advice.

Prices

Professional oral hygiene prices

Eligible patients can use the PRSI dental benefit for an examination and scale & polish. Prices are updated directly from our clinic price list.

ServicePrice
Examination, diagnosis, x-rayFrom €100
Consultation (X-Ray Not Included)€70
Treatment Plan€50
Prescription€30
Panoramic X-Ray€60
One unit X-Ray€20
Scaling and polishing Professional oral hygiene€80
Scaling and polishing With soda professional oral hygiene€100
Scaling and polishing with soda professional oral hygiene /covered by PRSI€40
Emergency€100
Anaesthesia€10
Tray Based Teeth Whitening€250
ZOOM Whitening + Whitening Tray€400
Night guardFrom €220
Retainer after bracesFrom €170

FAQ

Professional oral hygiene: your questions answered

Have another question? Call 021 242 7230 or email [email protected].

Under the PRSI dental benefit, a scale and polish costs from €15 – €40 if you are eligible. See our prices page for other hygiene treatments.

Most people benefit from a hygiene visit every six months. Your dentist may recommend more frequent visits if you have gum disease or build up tartar quickly.

No. Professional hygiene is generally pain-free. If you have sensitive teeth, let us know and we will make you comfortable.

Yes. Starting early helps children keep healthy teeth and avoid frequent dental treatment in the future.

It is a polishing technology that uses a fine stream of water, air and powder to remove stains and plaque, leaving teeth smooth and bright.

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Book your professional oral hygiene consultation

Our team will explain your options and give you a clear written plan and quote.