Nothing Feels as Good as Clean Teeth
No one likes dirty teeth.
A dental hygienist is your best friend when it comes to keeping them pearly white and clean.
Dental Hygienist
Get a healthy smile and fresher breath with our professional hygienist appointments. When you invest in your dental hygiene, you're investing in better oral health.
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Dr. Mark Flynn Explains How You Can Benefit From A Trip To See Our Hygienist
What Do Good Hygienists Do?
It's not just about cleaning.
Hygienists monitor the overall health of your mouth together with your dentist.
They check how well you're doing with your home cleaning and thoroughly assess your gum health on every visit.
They'll give you tips and advice on how to improve at home to minimise plaque and tartar build-up and staining.
They'll also look at any lifestyle or dietary changes you can make to help keep you dentally fit and healthy.
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How Much Does Hygiene Treatment Cost?
A standard 40-minute appointment with the hygienist costs £120.
If the hygienist thinks you need a longer appointment next time, a 60-minute appointment costs £180, and an 80-minute appointment costs £240.
These costs include all cleaning and stain removal, including airflow, polishing, and fluoride varnish, where indicated.
We don't have any hidden charges.
Dental Hygiene Method
Our dental hygienists use a combination of methods depending on the main problem
During your initial consultation, the dentist will assess your oral and gum health and implement a treatment plan based on their findings.
Method | Description |
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Scaling And Polishing | Scaling and polishing are essential dental services and are often the foundations of a hygiene treatment plan. Your hygienist will remove plaque around the teeth and gums using tools such as hand scalers and ultrasonic scaling devices. Once the scaling process is complete, the hygienist will polish your teeth using either a paste and rubber cup or pumice to eliminate stains and ensure the enamel is smoother (this makes it harder for plaque build-up to adhere). |
Airflow Cleaning | Airflow cleaning is an advanced technique for preventing oral diseases and maintaining dental hygiene. The process involves combining water, fine powder particles, and compressed air, which eliminates surface stains and plaque. |
Personalised Advice | Your dental hygienist will also advise you on maintaining optimal oral health by educating you on proper brushing techniques, flossing, and recommending hygiene products that will address your needs. This information can help you reduce the risks of gum disease and ensure your teeth remain healthy. |
What Does the Hygienist Use?
We treat each patient on a case-by-case basis, meaning the support you receive from both a dental hygienist and general dentist is fully tailored to your needs.
Your dental hygienist will use various equipment and techniques depending on your oral health and needs.
Equipment | Treatment |
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Hand Scalers | These specialised instruments come in a variety of shapes and are designed for cleaning all the different surfaces of every tooth. They remove the hard tartar that builds up above and below the gums. |
Ultrasonic Scalers | An ultrasonic scaler uses an ultrasonic mechanism that disrupts and breaks up plaque and tartar. Its high-frequency vibrations can remove even stubborn plaque build-up. |
Airflow | Airflow tools combine air, water and a specially formulated powder under high pressure to remove even the most difficult stains. |
Polishing Brushes And Paste | Once the dental hygienist has finished the initial treatment, they'll often use polishing brushes and pastes, ensuring your teeth's surface feels smooth and glossy. |
Benefits of Visiting a Dental Hygienist
Healthy Gums = Healthy Body
Healthy gums are integral to optimal oral health, while poor oral health can impact general health.
In addition to visiting a dental team for general checkups and maintaining oral health at home, you should book regular hygiene appointments.
Smile Confidently
No one likes to show off stained teeth.
Having gleaming, white gnashers will make sure you keep smiling all day!
Fresh Breath
Most bad breath comes from inflamed gums or gum disease.
Even with excellent oral hygiene, most people need regular professional help to keep things healthy and clean.
Motivation
Many patients find they start to lose motivation to keep up their good home habits with flossing and interdental brushing after a few months.
Seeing a dental hygienist can help keep you from slipping.
Preventing Tooth Loss
Untreated gum disease ultimately leads to loss of some or all of the teeth.
Seeing a dental hygienist regularly will help keep your gums healthy and prevent this from happening.
What Happens In A Hygienist Appointment?
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All dental hygiene appointments begin with a consultation.
The dental hygienist will assess your current oral health and look for signs of gum disease, tartar, or plaque.
They'll use tools such as a dental mirror and probes, and x-rays taken by the dentist, to get a complete idea of whether you require general hygiene treatment or advanced dental care.
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Our Advice On Good Oral Hygiene
Use a good electric toothbrush. These days, they're so much better and more efficient than manual brushes. We recommend the Philips Sonicare range.
Cleaning between your teeth is essential for healthy gums and teeth. Depending on your situation, we may recommend floss, interdental brushes, or a combination of both.
Mouthwash is not useful or necessary except in very specific circumstances, such as acute infection, where we will recommend a special medicated mouthwash.
Your Dental Hygienist In Shoreditch, London
Located at the City end of Shoreditch, we are very accessible by tube:
Two minute walk from Old Street Tube Station (Northern Line)
Ten minute walk from Moorgate/Liverpool St Tube and rail stations (National Rail, Elizabeth Line, Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines, and London Overground).
We are on many bus routes, including the 43, 55, 135, 205, 214, and 243.
There is some limited Pay & Display street parking across the road from the practice and a nearby car park on Clere Street.
We have good disabled access for all our treatments and services, including our OPG and CBCT scanner and our well-proportioned bathroom.
We look forward to welcoming you in person very soon!
FAQs
In most cases, we recommend seeing your dental hygienist every six months, but it depends on your oral hygiene and risk level.
We may ask you to attend follow-up appointments every three months or once a year.
Once your consultation and treatment are complete, we'll always let you know how often you should return.
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