Bespoke treatment for a healthy and bright smile
Keep your teeth and gums healthy and happy with our expert hygiene care – tailored just for your needs and preferences! Reduce your risk of decay, avoid issues and learn the best ways to care for your smile at home.
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Why have dental hygiene treatment?
- Prevent gum disease and decay with treatment that works for you
- Protect your natural teeth from the risk of loss or extraction
- Receive expert advice for your oral routine at home
- Enjoy smooth and clean-feeling teeth, fresh breath and a bright smile
Spread the cost of your treatment
Join one of our care plans and take control of your budget and your oral health! Spreading the cost of your routine care encourages you to attend your appointments and take a preventive approach to your dental care. Please speak to a member of our team for more information today.
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What does hygiene treatment involve?
1. Discussion
We begin your dental hygiene appointment with an informal chat. We check you are feeling well and generally healthy, and ask if you have any concerns about any aspect of your oral health.
2. Assessment
We examine your teeth and gums, looking for any signs of decay or early gum disease that will need attention. Most symptoms of gum disease are mild, so it can be easily overlooked.
3. Scaling
We make sure you are feeling comfortable and relaxed in the chair before we start your hygiene treatment. Using small sterile tools, we remove plaque and tartar build-ups from your teeth, especially the areas that are hard to reach at home.
4. Polishing
Once your teeth have been scaled, we give them a thorough polish to leave them looking and feeling bright, fresh and healthy.
5. Advice
To complete your hygienist appointment, we give you some personalised advice to help you look after your teeth and gums effectively at home. This includes brushing techniques, education and motivation to help avoid future issues.
Why are dental hygienist appointments important?
Dental hygienists are experts at protecting your teeth and gums from bacteria, decay and gum disease, giving you a healthy and complete smile to be proud of.
Gum disease is a common condition but can have serious implications if left untreated. The early stage, gingivitis, causes red and inflamed gums, but can be reversed with careful treatment. However, if it is allowed to progress to periodontitis, a more destructive stage that causes irreversible damage, it can only be controlled. Professional hygiene treatment aims to stop or manage any further damage being caused by the disease.
Book your appointmentWhat are the stages of gum disease?
Gingivitis
The early stage of gum disease, categorised by red and swollen gums that bleed easily when brushed. The symptoms of gingivitis are mild, so it often takes a hygienist to spot it and provide a professional teeth cleaning to stop the problem from worsening.
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Early periodontitis
If gingivitis is left untreated, the inflammation can spread to below the gum line. This creates pockets as the teeth begin to pull away from the gums, trapping bacteria and plaque. Deep teeth cleaning procedures, including scaling and root surface debridement, can help.
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Moderate periodontitis
At this stage of gum disease, the infection is more advanced and begins to destroy the supporting jawbone and connective tissues. Your teeth may feel loose or start to shift slightly as your gums recede. This damage can be controlled with extensive hygiene treatment.
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Severe periodontitis
The most advanced and destructive form of gum disease, causing extreme sensitivity, painful chewing, very wobbly teeth and even tooth loss. Surgical hygiene treatment may be necessary to manage the infection and save your teeth.
Meet our hygienists
Our dental hygienists, Joanna Pilszak, Joanne Bell, Elizeta Gjopalaj and Rekha Limbu are all exceptionally qualified and experienced in oral healthcare. They are dedicated to providing the highest quality hygiene treatment for all, maintaining healthy smiles and empowering their patients to look after their teeth and gums at home. Our hygienists are all kind, compassionate and gentle, able to put even nervous patients at ease.
More about our teamWhy The Croft Dental Centre?
- Expert team of dedicated, friendly and experienced hygienists
- Calm, relaxed and welcoming practice environment
- Personalised advice and support for your hygiene routine at home
- Hygiene treatment for every stage of oral health
- Saturday and evening appointments offered
Frequently asked questions
We recommend that most people visit a hygienist for professional teeth cleaning every six months in order to keep their oral health in the best condition. Our hygienists work closely with our dentists to provide a comprehensive service, and many of our patients book their dental check-ups and hygiene appointments at the same time. If you have a history of gum disease or other issues, we may suggest more frequent hygiene appointments.
