Protect Your Oral Health With Hygiene Therapy

What is hygiene therapy?

You may know this as a dental hygienist, scale and polish treatment, or hygiene therapy. In short, this is a professional dental cleaning that reaches the areas that cannot be reached with brushing alone.

Our gums help to protect and support our teeth. When the gums become damaged and inflamed, this can lead the gums to recede, which can eventually lead to tooth loss. Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss, but it is also highly treatable and preventable.

Why visit the dental hygienist?

Our dental hygienists are dedicated to maintaining the health of your gums and educating you on how to care for your oral health at home. You might think that brushing alone is enough, but once plaque hardens on the surface of your teeth, it cannot be removed with your usual home oral health routine.

The benefits of a professional cleaning

A professional cleaning will remove surface build up and clean hard to reach areas including between the teeth and below the gum line. Your dental hygienist will also be able to give you feedback on your brushing style based on where you have the most plaque buildup. It’s also an ideal opportunity to ask questions about caring for your teeth. This expert advice is vitally important to avoid gum disease.

What happens during my first hygienist visit?

Your first dental hygiene cleaning can be daunting, as there might be sounds and sensations that you aren’t accustomed to. We will help to put you at ease and explain everything that is happening.

• We use a range of tools and equipment to assess the health of your teeth and gums and then carry out a comprehensive cleaning.
• We also use the Airflow teeth cleaning system to remove plaque and tartar from the surface of your teeth without having to touch the surface of the teeth with tools.

Once we have thoroughly cleaned your teeth, we can talk about oral hygiene and what you can do at home to help protect your teeth and gums. This is your chance to ask questions about caring for your teeth, or other treatments you might be considering.

Your gums might be a little more sensitive following your treatment, so you should avoid very hot or very cold drinks until this subsides.

Hygienist cleaning and other treatments

We often recommend a professional scale and polish before other treatments like teeth whitening, teeth straightening and dental implants. This will ensure your teeth are in peak physical condition before you move forward with cosmetic procedures.

Book an appointment with our team today

We offer competitively priced hygienist appointments, with treatment starting at just £100. Book an appointment with our team today.