Is it possible to deduct a professional dental cleaning from the tax?

It is indeed possible to deduct professional tooth cleaning, even if only partially, from the tax, provided that it is declared as an extraordinary burden in the income tax. Reasonable burdens, which differ greatly, are deducted from the so-called extraordinary burdens. Reasonable burdens are determined according to income and living conditions (partnership and children) and deducted from the extraordinary burdens. In this respect, the portion that can ultimately be deducted can be small or high and vary greatly.

Disadvantages of professional dental cleaning

The disadvantages of professional dental cleaning are generally diminishing and only relevant for risk groups. These include the fact that, in the case of inflammatory gums, bacteria from the gum pockets can come to the surface and enter the bloodstream during cleaning. These bacteria can trigger an inflammation of the endocardium, a so-called endocarditis, in patients with heart defects or heart valve replacement.This danger does not exist in cardiac healthy patients.

Furthermore, the use of the powder jet device, the airflow, can cause emphysema if used incorrectly. This can happen if the air-powder mixture penetrates the gum tissue. Consequently, the affected area can become inflamed and swell.

However, these complaints subside completely after a few days. In addition, the gums can be sensitive and irritated for a few days after professional tooth cleaning, and bleeding is also possible. These negative consequences are already forgotten after 2-3 days, so that it can be said in conclusion that only patients at risk for endocarditis can draw disadvantages from cleaning. These can be contained by prophylactic antibiotics and thus these patients can also experience a carefree treatment.

Is professional teeth cleaning possible during pregnancy?

The hormonal changes during pregnancy also change the environment in the oral cavity. The gums are easily inflamed and bleed. In general, professional tooth cleaning is not contraindicated during pregnancy, as long as a few things are taken into account.

The timing is crucial. It is advisable to clean teeth in the 2nd trimester, the 13th – 28th week of pregnancy, as this period is the most stable phase of pregnancy. During this period, cleaning can heal gum inflammation, relieve discomfort and minimize bacterial colonization in the oral cavity.

In the first trimester (week 1-12) the child’s vital organs are formed and it is the most vulnerable phase of pregnancy, so its use can be risky. In the last phase of pregnancy (from 29th week), professional teeth cleaning is also not recommended, because the pregnant woman should only lie on her left side, otherwise the child in the abdomen compresses the portal vein and can cause the Vena Cava Syndrome. This situation makes the treatment more difficult. It is generally important to disinfect the oral cavity after professional tooth cleaning, so that released bacteria cannot enter the bloodstream and do not reach the child’s circulation in the first place.