Your Visit To The Hygienist 

Our Hygienists

Claire, Susan and Sue are our hygienists in the practice. They all share with Wendy a commitment to gentle quality dental care and will do their utmost to make your visit as comfortable as they can as well as achieving marked improvements in your oral health.

The benefits of hygiene treatment

Regular visits to a hygienist are key to achieving really successful preventative dental care. If you maintain a high level of oral health it has benefits not only for the life and longevity of your teeth, but also for your general health. There are links between gum disease and an increased risk of heart attack and strokes, so the impact of your oral health is not confined to your mouth. But in addition to general health considerations there are some obvious benefits in: Fresher breath; A more confident smile; A more comfortable mouth - with an end to bleeding gums.

What you can expect from your visit

Your visit to our hygienist will teach you:

• Exactly how to brush your teeth
• Various ways of cleaning between your teeth
• The essentials of oral hygiene which will give you lifelong improvement in your dental health
• The treatment and control of any existing gum disease.

Treatment options

Different people have different hygiene needs so we will advise you how frequently you need to have hygiene visits. These may be as stand alone appointments or as part of one of our membership schemes. In general we advise that the first hygiene visit should be for 45 minutes. Subsequent appointments are normally 30 minutes.