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Learn what professional teeth cleaning involves, including a gum-health check and the removal of plaque, tartar and surface stains.
Overview
Professional cleaning removes plaque, tartar and surface stains to support your everyday oral care.
Plaque: a soft film of bacteria on the teeth.
Tartar (also called calculus): plaque that has hardened and needs professional cleaning for removal.
Surface stains: from coffee, tea, red wine or smoking.
Cleaning and whitening: cleaning removes some outside stains, while whitening is a separate treatment to change the natural colour of your teeth. Treatment for established gum disease remains a separate part of your care.
Reasons to seek care
Visible tartar, surface staining or build-up that needs professional cleaning.
Bleeding gums or persistent bad breath need a gum-health check as well as a cleaning.
Routine care after a dental review.
Cleaning around fillings, crowns, implants, braces or aligners.
Before your appointment, please tell us about sensitivity, recent treatment, medical conditions and allergies.
What care involves
EMS AIRFLOW cleaning uses air, water and a fine powder to help remove plaque (a film of bacteria) and surface stains. Hardened deposits, known as tartar, may also need ultrasonic or hand instruments.
Your cleaning method is chosen for your teeth, gums and existing dental work. Your dentist will explain whether AIRFLOW, other instruments or a combination is appropriate for you.
Care process
Check your teeth and gums: We look at plaque, tartar, sensitivity and any sign that your gums need a closer look.
Remove the deposits: EMS AIRFLOW uses air, water and a fine powder to lift plaque and stains, while hardened tartar may also need ultrasonic or hand instruments.
Talk about home care: We show you how to clean between your teeth and the areas that are hard to reach.
Plan your next visit: We agree when to see you again, based on your gum health and risk.
If you need a separate course of gum treatment, we explain the care and the cost first.
Why patients choose Tokyo Expat Dental
EMS AIRFLOW
Instrument hygiene
Explained in English
Easy to reach
Risks and limitations
Temporary sensitivity, tenderness or minor gum bleeding can occur, especially with inflammation or exposed root surfaces. Powder sensitivity or other medical factors may affect which cleaning method is suitable. More extensive gum-disease treatment can have additional effects that require a separate discussion.
Surface stains can return, and some causes of bad breath need separate assessment. Daily home care remains important.
Alternatives
Home care and professional cleaning complement one another. A gum-disease treatment plan may be needed where deposits or disease extend below the gumline. For a change to natural tooth colour, consider a whitening assessment after oral health has been reviewed.
Fees and treatment time
We will explain the suitable options and provide a detailed treatment plan and cost estimate before treatment begins.
New patient package (examination and cleaning): ¥39,900
Recall cleaning (PMTC + EMS AIRFLOW): ¥19,900
The new patient package includes an examination, imaging and cleaning. Recall cleaning is PMTC with EMS AIRFLOW. Any care outside the package is quoted separately.
Diagnostic imaging and other examinations may incur additional charges unless expressly included in a treatment package. Your estimate will confirm what is included, any separate charges, and the expected appointments and timing.
All prices are in Japanese yen (JPY) and include 10% consumption tax. Fees may vary with case complexity and individual requirements.
In Tokyo for a short time?
Tell us your travel dates when you book so we can discuss what fits your stay and whether further appointments will be needed. We provide reports to support international insurance claims; cover depends on your policy.
After your visit
Home care: keep up the brushing and between-teeth cleaning discussed at your visit.
Sensitivity: contact the clinic if tenderness continues or you have concerns.
Next visit: return at the interval agreed with your dentist.
Related treatments
Gum disease treatment
Assessment and care for bleeding gums and gum disease, with a cleaning and care plan made for you.
Professional teeth whitening
Professional whitening to lighten natural teeth. We check first that it suits you and how sensitive your teeth are.
General dentistry and dental checkups
Checkups, tooth-coloured fillings and advice for keeping your teeth and gums healthy.