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Prophylaxe in München

Willkommen bei Ihrer Zahnarztpraxis für Prophylaxe in München. Als erfahrene Zahnärzte im Herzen von München bieten wir Ihnen professionelle zahnreinigung zur vorbeugung von zahnerkrankungen. individuelles prophylaxe-konzept.. Mit modernster Technologie und einfühlsamer Betreuung sorgen wir für Ihre Zahngesundheit.

45-60 Minuten
Preisbereich: €
U-Bahn München

Warum Prophylaxe bei Dr. Dickel in München?

Als etablierte Zahnarztpraxis in München bieten wir Ihnen bei der Prophylaxehöchste medizinische Standards kombiniert mit persönlicher Betreuung. Unsere Praxis liegt verkehrsgünstig nahe U-Bahn Münchenund ist für Patienten aus München und Umgebung gut erreichbar.

Modernste Behandlungsmethoden und Technologie

Erfahrenes Team mit langjähriger Expertise

Zentrale Lage in München mit guter Verkehrsanbindung

Individuelle Beratung und Behandlungsplanung

Transparente Kostenaufklärung vor der Behandlung

Angenehme und entspannte Atmosphäre

Ablauf der Prophylaxe Behandlung

Bei der Prophylaxe in unserer Münchener Praxis legen wir großen Wert auf eine umfassende Beratung und schonende Behandlung. Die Behandlung dauert in der Regel 45-60 Minuten.

1. Erstuntersuchung und Beratung

In einem ausführlichen Beratungsgespräch besprechen wir Ihre Wünsche und erstellen einen individuellen Behandlungsplan.

2. Behandlungsplanung

Wir erläutern Ihnen die Behandlungsschritte, Alternativen und Kosten transparent und verständlich.

3. Durchführung

Die Prophylaxe führen wir mit modernsten Methoden und unter höchsten Hygienestandards durch.

4. Nachsorge

Nach der Behandlung begleiten wir Sie mit regelmäßigen Kontrollterminen für einen langfristigen Erfolg.

Kosten und Finanzierung der Prophylaxe

Die Kosten für Prophylaxe variieren je nach individuellem Behandlungsbedarf. Preislich liegt die Behandlung im Bereich €.In einem persönlichen Beratungsgespräch in unserer Münchener Praxis erstellen wir Ihnen einen detaillierten Kostenplan.

Transparente Kostenaufklärung

Detaillierter Kostenvoranschlag vor Behandlungsbeginn

Krankenkassen

Abrechnung mit gesetzlichen und privaten Krankenkassen

Flexible Finanzierung

Ratenzahlung und Finanzierungsmöglichkeiten auf Anfrage

Faire Preise

Transparente Preisgestaltung ohne versteckte Kosten

Häufige Fragen zur Prophylaxe in München

Wie oft sollte man zur Prophylaxe?

Wir empfehlen eine professionelle Zahnreinigung 2x jährlich. Bei erhöhtem Risiko auch häufiger.

Was kostet eine professionelle Zahnreinigung?

Die Kosten liegen zwischen 80€ und 120€. Viele Zusatzversicherungen übernehmen die Kosten.

Wie erreiche ich die Praxis für Prophylaxe in München?

Unsere Praxis in der Oberföhringer Straße 183a ist optimal erreichbar. Mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln: U-Bahn München.Kostenlose Parkplätze sind direkt vor der Praxis verfügbar.

Ihre Zahnarztpraxis in München

Unsere Praxis liegt in der Oberföhringer Straße 183a im Herzen von München. In unmittelbarer Nähe zu Englischer Garten und Marienplatz sind wir für Sie gut erreichbar und bieten Ihnen moderne Zahnmedizin in angenehmer Atmosphäre.

Verkehrsanbindung

Unsere Praxis in München erreichen Sie bequem mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln:

  • U-Bahn München
  • S-Bahn München
  • MVV
  • Mittlerer Ring

Für Autofahrer stehen kostenlose Parkplätze direkt vor der Praxis zur Verfügung.

Umgebung

München ist eine lebendige Stadtmit vielfältiger Infrastruktur.

In der Nähe befinden sich:

  • Englischer Garten
  • Marienplatz
  • Olympiapark

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Oberföhringer Straße 183a • 81925 München

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What is dental prophylaxis?

Dental prophylaxis encompasses the full spectrum of preventive measures in dentistry. It goes far beyond the regular dental cleaning: dental prophylaxis includes all strategies, treatments and advisory services aimed at preventing cavities, periodontitis, tooth loss and oral diseases from occurring in the first place.

The term derives from the Greek prophylassein — "to guard in advance, to take precautions". That perfectly describes the concept: those who prevent rarely need to cure. In modern dentistry, prophylaxis is no longer a peripheral service — it is the foundation of every healthy dentist-patient relationship.

Dental prophylaxis includes, among others:

The decisive advantage of prevention over treatment is clear: a cavity filling costs time, money and tooth substance. A prevented cavity costs none of these. Studies show that every euro invested in prophylaxis saves three to five euros in treatment costs in the long run.

At our practice in Munich-Oberföhring, we treat prophylaxis as an ongoing partnership: we accompany you and your family over the years — from the first milk tooth to old age. Our recall system ensures you receive the right appointment at the right time, tailored to your personal risk profile.

If you are looking for a dentist for dental prophylaxis in Munich — including for English-speaking patients and expats — who offers more than a standard cleaning, you have come to the right place. Preventive dentistry in Bogenhausen and Oberföhring — at Dr. Christina Dickel's practice that means evidence-based prevention, modern techniques and genuine long-term care. We are a trusted English-speaking dental practice in Munich.

Our prophylaxis services

Our practice offers the complete spectrum of modern dental prophylaxis — from one-off protective measures to long-term care programmes. Every service is tailored to your individual needs. Below we present all prophylaxis services available at our practice in Oberföhring.

a) Professional teeth cleaning (PTC)

Professional teeth cleaning (PTC) is the centrepiece of every prophylaxis session. Our dental hygienists systematically remove all biofilm deposits, tartar and external stains — from all tooth surfaces, the interdental spaces and the gingival margin. Depending on the clinical situation, we use ultrasound, Air-Flow or the most advanced protocol — Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) by EMS. Every session concludes with a fluoride application using a high-concentration protective varnish.

A PTC session lasts 45 to 75 minutes and is recommended at least once a year; for high-risk patients every three to six months. Detailed information is available on our Professional Teeth Cleaning page.

b) Air-Flow treatment

The Air-Flow procedure (EMS powder-jet technology) is a particularly gentle method for removing biofilm and stains. A fine mixture of water, air and specially developed powder — we use skin-compatible erythritol powder — is applied with gentle pressure to the tooth surfaces and into the sulci (gingival grooves). The result: coffee, tea and nicotine stains disappear almost completely without damaging the enamel.

Air-Flow is particularly valuable for subgingival cleaning: using specialist tips (Perio-Flow), the powder-water mixture can be delivered up to 4 mm below the gingival margin — an area that conventional instruments can barely reach. Air-Flow is therefore also ideal for implant patients and those with a history of periodontitis.

c) Fluoride application and protective varnishes

Fluoride is the most effective chemical agent against cavities. It incorporates into the tooth enamel, strengthens the crystal structure of hydroxyapatite, and makes the tooth more resistant to acid attacks from oral bacteria. While standard toothpaste contains a fluoride concentration of 1,000–1,500 ppm, professional fluoride varnishes work with up to 22,600 ppm — approximately ten times stronger and with a much longer contact time.

We routinely apply a professional fluoride varnish at the end of every prophylaxis session. For patients with elevated caries risk, we also offer individual fluoride programmes — available as a separate treatment, independent of the PTC.

d) Fissure sealants (children and adolescents)

The chewing surfaces of the back teeth are crossed by deep grooves and pits (fissures) — natural traps for bacteria and food debris that even thorough brushing can barely reach. For children and adolescents with newly erupted molars, we recommend fissure sealing: a thin, fluid resin is applied into the fissures and cured — creating an invisible, physical barrier against cavities.

Fissure sealing is painless, takes only a few minutes per tooth and typically lasts several years. Studies confirm a caries reduction of up to 80% on sealed surfaces. Statutory health insurance covers fissure sealing for the first and second permanent molars (6-year and 12-year molars) in children aged 6 to 17.

e) Individual preventive care (IP 1–5 for ages 6–17)

The statutory individual preventive care programme (IP 1–5) is the most important publicly funded service in preventive dentistry for children and adolescents. It comprises five distinct services:

  • IP 1: Oral hygiene status (assessment of plaque levels)
  • IP 2: Education on the development of cavities and nutrition
  • IP 3: Oral hygiene exercises (brushing technique training)
  • IP 4: Fluoride application to the teeth
  • IP 5: Fissure sealing (where indicated)

All IP services are covered by statutory health insurance for children and adolescents between the ages of 6 and 17, twice a year. They are a central element of our children's preventive care — more on our Children's Dentistry page.

f) Supportive periodontal therapy (SPT)

Once active periodontitis treatment (periodontal basic therapy) has been completed, the disease is not cured — it is controlled. To prevent a relapse and to stabilise the pocket depths achieved, Supportive Periodontal Therapy (SPT) is essential. Depending on individual risk profile, we recommend SPT sessions every three to four months.

SPT includes complete biofilm removal, subgingival cleaning of the periodontal pockets, re-motivation, and review of the patient's home care status. Since 2021, SPT is a recognised statutory benefit for patients with a confirmed periodontitis diagnosis. Detailed information is available on our Periodontology page.

Why dental prophylaxis matters

Dental diseases are among the most common chronic conditions in the world — and yet they are largely preventable. Cavities and periodontitis do not arise by chance: they are the predictable consequence of untreated biofilm on tooth surfaces. That is precisely where prophylaxis intervenes.

What epidemiology tells us: According to the most recent German Oral Health Study (DMS V), more than 40% of adults between 35 and 44 years of age have moderate to severe periodontitis. Among seniors, this figure rises to over 65%. At the same time, the data shows: where regular professional prophylaxis takes place, disease and tooth-loss rates fall dramatically.

The Axelsson study — the strongest argument for prophylaxis: Swedish dentist and researcher Per Axelsson accompanied more than 500 patients in a long-term study over 30 years who participated in an intensive professional prophylaxis programme, comparing them with a control group receiving no prophylaxis. The result was remarkable: the prophylaxis group showed a caries reduction of up to 70%, virtually no periodontitis-related tooth loss, and significantly lower treatment costs over the entire observation period. These findings, first published in 1991 and confirmed multiple times, remain the scientific cornerstone of modern preventive dentistry to this day.

Cost-benefit calculation: A single prophylaxis session costs 80–160 EUR. A single cavity filling costs 80–200 EUR — per tooth, and does not address the cause. An implant following tooth loss costs 2,000–4,000 EUR. The arithmetic is clear: prophylaxis is the most cost-effective investment in your own dental health.

Further information on prophylaxis and oral health can be found at the German Dental Association (BZÄK) and the German Society for Periodontology (DG PARO).

Prophylaxis at every stage of life

Dental health is a lifelong project — and prophylaxis looks different at every stage of life. What a toddler needs is fundamentally different from the needs of a pregnant woman, an implant patient or an elderly person with declining fine motor skills. Our prophylaxis concept is therefore consistently individualised — tailored to your age, risk factors and personal life situation.

a) Children (from age 3): Start early, benefit for life

Dental care does not begin with the first school year — it begins with the first tooth. From the age of three we recommend the first prophylaxis visits to the dentist: children learn playfully how to brush correctly (brushing school), their teeth are fluoridated and the caries status is recorded. This establishes a positive attitude towards dentistry from an early age — no fear, no drama.

From the age of six, when the first permanent molars erupt, we recommend fissure sealing and the complete individual preventive programme (IP 1–5) — covered by statutory insurance, twice a year. Children with elevated caries risk (sugar-rich diet, mouth breathing, reduced salivary flow, disabilities) should attend more frequently. More on our Children's Dentistry page.

b) Adolescents: Motivation and orthodontic prophylaxis

Puberty and dental health do not always go hand in hand: hormonal changes increase gingival susceptibility to inflammation, dietary habits shift towards sugary snacks and drinks, and motivation for daily oral hygiene often diminishes. At the same time, many adolescents wear fixed braces (bracket appliances) — which make cleaning considerably more difficult and significantly increase the caries risk at the bracket margins.

For adolescents with braces, we recommend PTC appointments every two to three months as well as regular re-motivation by our prophylaxis team. IP services continue to be covered by statutory insurance until the 17th birthday. We work closely with orthodontic colleagues and coordinate prophylaxis and orthodontic treatment accordingly.

c) Adults: Annual as a minimum

For healthy adults without elevated risk: at least once a year for prophylaxis, ideally twice. Those with risk factors — smokers, diabetics, patients with heart conditions, dry mouth due to medication, high coffee or wine consumption — should attend every three to four months.

In adulthood, prophylaxis is primarily periodontitis prevention: the disease begins gradually, often without pain, and is only easy to recognise in its advanced stage. Those who attend regular prophylaxis allow us to intervene early — before bone is lost. Adults also benefit from the aesthetic effect: stains disappear and the smile looks fresher.

d) Pregnant women: Protection for mother and child

Pregnancy fundamentally alters the hormonal balance — and the gums react with increased susceptibility to inflammation. Pregnancy gingivitis occurs in up to 70% of all pregnant women: the gums redden, bleed easily and swell, even when oral hygiene is unchanged. Without professional prophylaxis, this gingivitis can develop into periodontitis.

Important to know: studies confirm a statistical association between untreated periodontitis during pregnancy and an elevated risk of premature birth and low birth weight. A prophylaxis session during pregnancy is therefore not only important for the mother's oral health, but potentially for the health of the child as well.

The optimal time is during the second trimester (weeks 12–32): the first trimester is the most sensitive phase of organ development, and the third trimester is often uncomfortable for lying in the dental chair for extended periods. In the second trimester, professional teeth cleaning is completely safe, gentle and expressly recommended — also by the DGGG (German Society for Gynaecology and Obstetrics). X-rays are of course avoided.

e) Seniors: Root caries and declining dexterity

With increasing age, the gums recede — a physiological process that nevertheless carries dangerous consequences: the exposed tooth roots consist not of enamel but of root cementum, which is considerably softer and therefore more susceptible to cavities. Root caries is the most common type of caries in old age and is difficult to treat, as it often begins below the gingival margin and remains invisible for a long time.

Additional challenges include: declining fine motor skills (tooth brushing becomes more difficult), dry mouth as a side effect of many medications (saliva is the natural tooth protector), full or partial dentures requiring special cleaning, and elevated periodontitis risk associated with systemic conditions such as diabetes.

For our senior patients, we offer closely spaced prophylaxis appointments (every three to four months), intensive fluoridation of exposed root surfaces, denture cleaning and inspection, as well as individual appliance counselling (electric toothbrushes, interdental brushes, mouth rinses). On request, we also offer home visits as part of our house call service.

f) Implant patients: Peri-implantitis prevention

Dental implants are modern, durable and natural in appearance — but they are not invulnerable. The greatest risk for implant patients is peri-implantitis: an inflammation of the bone and soft tissue surrounding the implant that is structurally similar to periodontitis but progresses more rapidly and is harder to treat. Once established, peri-implantitis can lead to implant loss.

Regular professional prophylaxis is therefore not optional for implant patients — it is essential. We recommend prophylaxis sessions every three to four months, using specialised carbon and plastic instruments as well as Air-Flow with erythritol powder — metal instruments would damage the titanium or ceramic surface of the implant. More information on our Implantology page.

Where can I find a good dentist for dental prophylaxis in Munich?
Our practice is located in Munich-Oberföhring at Oberföhringer Straße 183a. As a certified prophylaxis practice (BZÄK 2020), we offer PTC, Air-Flow, GBT, fluoride application, fissure sealing and supportive periodontal therapy (SPT). Easily accessible via U4 Arabellapark or Bus 154/184/189. Appointments: 089 95760618.
What does dental prophylaxis cost in Munich?
A complete prophylaxis session including PTC costs 80–160 EUR in Munich depending on scope. For children and adolescents aged 6–17, IP 1–5 (including fluoride application and fissure sealing) is fully covered by insurance. Many insurers subsidise the PTC for adults with 30–60 EUR/year.
What happens during a prophylaxis session?
A prophylaxis session typically includes: assessment of the oral hygiene status, staining and removal of biofilm (plaque), professional tartar removal using ultrasound, Air-Flow powder-jet treatment, polishing of tooth surfaces, concluding fluoride application with a high-concentration protective varnish, and individual oral hygiene counselling. Depending on the indication, further services may be added such as fissure sealing, supportive periodontal therapy (SPT) or implant cleaning.
How often should I attend prophylaxis?
For healthy adults without elevated risk, we recommend at least once a year, ideally twice. For those with elevated risk — smokers, diabetics, periodontitis patients, implant patients, patients with dry mouth — every three to four months. Children within the statutory IP programme twice a year (from age 6). The optimal frequency is discussed individually based on the clinical findings.
What does dental prophylaxis cost in Munich?
Costs vary by service: a complete prophylaxis session including PTC costs 80–160 EUR. Additional fluoride application 15–30 EUR. Fissure sealing per tooth 20–50 EUR (covered by insurance for children aged 6–17). Supportive periodontal therapy (SPT) 80–150 EUR. Many health insurers subsidise the PTC with 30–60 EUR/year. IP 1–5 for children and adolescents aged 6–17 is fully covered by statutory insurance.
Is prophylaxis the same as teeth cleaning?
No. Professional teeth cleaning (PTC) is a part of prophylaxis — but prophylaxis is the umbrella term for the entire spectrum of preventive dental measures. In addition to PTC, this includes fluoride application, fissure sealing, individual preventive care for children, supportive periodontal therapy (SPT), implant prophylaxis and individual oral hygiene counselling.
Does health insurance cover the cost of prophylaxis?
Partly. Fully covered by statutory insurance: IP 1–5 for children and adolescents aged 6–17 (twice a year), fissure sealing of the first and second permanent molars, tartar removal (once a year), and SPT for diagnosed periodontitis patients. The complete PTC with Air-Flow and polishing is a self-pay service, but many insurers subsidise it with 30–60 EUR. Private health insurance typically covers prophylaxis services in full.

Oberföhringer Straße 183a, 81925 Munich. U4 Arabellapark (8 min.), Bus 154/184/189. Free parking directly in front of the practice.

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