Professional dental cleaning in Palma de Mallorca
A professional dental cleaning removes the tartar and plaque that brushing and flossing can't remove at home. It is the simplest and most effective treatment for preventing decay, gingivitis and periodontitis, and for keeping teeth clean and stain-free.
It is carried out by our dental hygienists at Udemax Miramar and Emardental, in Palma. It is quick, doesn't usually need anaesthetic, and your first visit is free.
Usual length of a cleaning
Usually no anaesthetic needed
Recommended interval for most people
First visit and diagnosis
Book your dental cleaning
We check your teeth and gums, carry out the cleaning and tell you how often you should repeat it.
Leave us your details and we will call you back within three hours.
What is a professional dental cleaning?
Also known as prophylaxis or scaling, it involves removing tartar and plaque from the teeth, the spaces between them and the gum line using specific instruments.
Plaque is a soft layer of bacteria that forms every day and is largely removed by brushing. But what remains hardens into tartar, which no longer comes off with a toothbrush and can only be removed at the clinic. That is where a professional cleaning comes in.
When should you have a cleaning?
As well as your regular check-ups, it is worth booking an appointment if you notice:
- Tartar, especially behind the lower front teeth.
- Gums that bleed when you brush.
- Stains from coffee, tea, wine or tobacco.
- Persistent bad breath.
- That you wear braces or have implants, which need more careful hygiene.
- That it has been more than a year since your last cleaning.
Benefits of a dental cleaning
Prevents decay
It removes plaque and tartar where bacteria build up most.
Looks after your gums
It is the best way to prevent and treat gingivitis, and to slow periodontitis.
Removes stains
Polishing removes surface stains from coffee, tea or tobacco.
Fresher breath
By removing built-up bacteria, it improves bad breath.
Spots problems early
Every cleaning comes with a check-up to find decay or gum problems before they hurt.
Worth bearing in mind
There may be some sensitivity for a few days, especially if there was a lot of tartar. And it doesn't whiten: it restores your teeth's natural colour but doesn't lighten them.
What is a dental cleaning like?
Check-up
We check your teeth and gums and measure any inflammation or pockets. This tells us whether a cleaning is enough or whether periodontal treatment is needed.
Cleaning
We remove tartar with ultrasound, which loosens it with vibration and water, and go over the areas between the teeth and along the gum by hand.
Polishing and fluoride
We polish the teeth to remove surface stains and leave them smooth. If you need it, we apply fluoride to strengthen the enamel, and give you hygiene advice for home.
How to keep your teeth clean between cleanings
A professional cleaning complements, but does not replace, what you do at home:
- Brush twice a day for two minutes with fluoride toothpaste.
- Clean between your teeth every day with floss or interdental brushes.
- Use a soft toothbrush and replace it every three months.
- Cut down on tobacco, coffee and sugary snacks.
- Attend your regular check-ups and cleanings.
Dental cleaning or deep cleaning?
A standard cleaning works above the gum. If we see pockets at the check-up, meaning the infection has spread below the gum, a cleaning is no longer enough: scaling and root planing is needed, which is periodontitis treatment.
For children and teenagers, we offer children's dental cleaning at Arcdental, our children's dental clinic.
Who will carry out your cleaning
Cleanings are carried out by our dental hygienists, Miriam Luque and Diana Santa, who also show you how to keep your teeth and gums healthy at home.
Where we carry out dental cleanings
We provide dental cleanings at two of our clinics in Palma: Udemax Miramar and Emardental.
Dental hygiene
Udemax Miramar
Outpatient department, Hospital Juaneda Miramar
Camí de la Vileta, 30 · 07011 Palma
- Monday to Thursday
- 9:00–13:00 · 16:00–20:00
- Friday
- 9:00–20:00
By car
Paid parking at the Hospital Juaneda Miramar car park, a one-minute walk away, plus street parking. There is also free parking on Camí de la Vileta, about a 10-minute walk away.
Go to the car parkBy bus
EMT bus routes 6, 8 and 29, stopping at "Policlínica", in front of the hospital.
View bus routeBy taxi
Taxi ranks at Camí de la Vileta, 51 and Carrer de Pasqual Ribot, 1.
Dental hygiene
Emardental
Carrer d’Alfons el Magnànim, 2, ground floor
Bons Aires · 07004 Palma
- Monday to Thursday
- 9:00–13:00 · 16:00–20:00
- Friday
- 9:00–13:00
By car
Street parking and the Santa Pagesa underground pay car park (Carrer d’Ausiàs March, 26), a 4-minute walk away. There is also a pay car park at s’Escorxador, about a 5-minute walk away.
Go to the car parkBy bus
EMT bus routes 12, 20, 24 and 40, stopping at "Pl. d’Abú Yahya", "Alfons el Magnànim" or "31 de desembre".
View bus routeBy taxi
Taxi rank at Plaça d’Abú Yahya, 2.
Frequently asked questions about dental cleaning
How often should you have a dental cleaning?
For most people, every 6 to 12 months. If you are prone to tartar, wear braces, have implants or have had periodontitis, it may be more often.
Does a dental cleaning hurt?
Usually not. There may be some sensitivity, especially if there is a lot of tartar or the gums are inflamed. In those cases we can use local anaesthetic.
Does a dental cleaning wear down the enamel?
No. Ultrasound and polishing remove tartar and stains without damaging the enamel.
Is it normal for gums to bleed during a cleaning?
Yes, if they are inflamed. It is a sign of gingivitis, which improves after the cleaning and with good hygiene at home.
Is it normal to have sensitivity afterwards?
There may be some sensitivity to cold for a few days, especially where there was a lot of tartar. It goes away on its own, and a sensitive-teeth toothpaste helps.
Does a dental cleaning whiten your teeth?
No. It removes surface stains and restores your teeth’s natural colour, but doesn’t lighten them. That is what teeth whitening is for.
Do I need cleanings if I have braces or implants?
Yes, and more often. Braces and implants collect more plaque, and cleanings help prevent gum inflammation around them.
How much does a dental cleaning cost in Palma?
It depends on what you need. At your free first visit we check your mouth and give you a detailed quote.