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    Hygienist

    Your smile is one of the first things someone will notice about you; so don’t let the state of your teeth stop you from making a great first impression.

    The job of our hygienist’s is to professionally clean and polish your teeth (this is sometimes called ‘scaling and polishing’). Their job also involves educating patients about the best ways to help keep their teeth plaque free.

    Combining regular hygienist appointments with your own home care is the best way to maintain a healthy mouth, keep your teeth strong and give you fresher breath. Neglecting your gums can lead to poor gum health, which can cause cause heart problems later on in life.

    Hygienist training is focused on preventing gum disease and tooth decay by removing deposits of tartar that build up on the teeth. By teaching you how to prevent it collecting on your teeth in the future, you will be able to slow the process of gum disease.

    The best ways to avoid Gum Disease

    Everyone should make regular visits to the hygienist. Together with Brushing and flossing properly.

    More than half of the adults across the UK have gum disease, according to NHS estimates, but many people don’t realise they have it.

    If left untreated, it can lead to tooth loss as well as more serious medical conditions.

    Signs of gum disease include:

    • Gums that bleed when you brush your teeth or floss
    • Tender or puffy gums
    • Pus from between the teeth and gums
    • Gums that have pulled away from teeth leaving a pocket
    • Finding chewing painful
    • Sensitive teeth
    • Loose teeth
    • Bad breath
    • Receding gums
    • Gaps between teeth that were not there before

    If you recognise any of these signs you should definitely make an appointment with our hygienist.

    Our hygienists are passionate about helping patients to prevent gum disease and treating those who have it.
    And they are committed to teaching our patients the best daily routines for their lifestyles.

    If you do have gum disease, we can help you with…

    Booking hygienist appointments for your children will help keep their teeth clean and help to educate them on the best way to brush.
    A great way to reduce tooth decay is to limit the amount of sugar in your diet, as well as the amount of times you eat throughout the day.

    Saturday appointments are available talk to our friendly reception team on 020 3005 4432

    Making an appointment is easy…

    Call us on 0203 0054432