Dental hygiene from £22.50 per month with our hygiene-only plan – get in touch to book your appointment today.
The hygiene-only plan includes: –
- 4 x Grande scale/polish/air polish (pay for 3 and get one free)
- 10% off routine dental care
- Dental cover insurance for dental emergencies
What is dental hygiene?
Maintaining good dental hygiene is essential for overall oral health. Regular dental hygiene appointments help prevent oral diseases like gum disease and tooth decay.
While your daily brushing and flossing routine effectively removes plaque, professional cleanings are crucial to eliminating stubborn buildup. Our experienced hygienists are skilled in removing plaque and tartar, protecting your smile from harmful bacteria. We also offer Air Polish in our Grande Scale & Polish Service.
Why are hygiene appointments important?
Your gum health plays a significant role in your overall well-being. Our hygienists are experts in maintaining gum health, preventing gum disease, and removing bacteria that can irritate your gums. Left untreated, gum disease can lead to gum recession and tooth loss. Additionally, it has been linked to serious health conditions like diabetes and heart disease.
Often overlooked due to its subtle symptoms, gum disease can progress unnoticed. During your hygiene appointment, we conduct a thorough check-up to identify and address gum disease early on, preventing further complications.
Prioritise your oral health with regular dental hygiene appointments in Liverpool.
Good reasons to book your hygiene appointment
- Prevent gum disease: Regular cleanings help remove plaque and tartar buildup, reducing the risk of gum disease and its associated complications, such as tooth loss and systemic health issues.
- Feel more confident with a lighter, brighter smile: Stains, plaque, and tartar will be removed during your hygienist appointment, leaving your teeth whiter and brighter.
- Maintain fresh breath: As your hygienist can reach parts that normal brushing can’t reach, you will have fresher breath and cleaner teeth, giving you a healthier mouth. Professional cleanings can help eliminate bad breath caused by bacteria.
- Early detection of oral health problems: Dentists and hygienists can identify potential issues like cavities, oral cancer, or other concerns during routine check-ups.
- Oral health tips and advice: Your hygienist can demonstrate how to clean and floss teeth more effectively, so you can maintain a cleaner and healthier mouth in between your appointments.
- Whiter teeth: Regular cleanings can help remove surface stains and make your teeth appear brighter.
- Screening for mouth cancer and other oral diseases: As part of your appointment, your hygienist will do a mouth cancer screening check to spot any warning signs early on.
- Overall wellbeing: Oral health is linked to overall health. By maintaining good oral hygiene, you can contribute to your overall wellbeing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is gum disease?+
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a common oral health condition that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth. It occurs when plaque, a sticky film of bacteria, builds up on the teeth and irritates the gums.
What are the symptoms of gum disease? +
Early signs of gum disease often go unnoticed, but they may include:
- Swollen, red, or tender gums
- Bleeding gums, especially when brushing or flossing
- Persistent bad breath
- Loose teeth
- Changes in the way your teeth fit together when you bite
What is a dental hygienist? +
A dental hygienist is a licensed oral healthcare professional who works with dentists to provide preventive dental care. They clean teeth, remove plaque and tartar, and educate patients about oral health.
How often do I need to see the hygienist?+
The amount of time between appointments for visiting your hygienist is specific to each individual patient. This will be based on the condition of your teeth and gums, the speed you build up tartar/calculus, staining, and your susceptibility to periodontitis. For simple tartar/calculus or stain removal, a 3-6 monthly visit is usually enough. If there is any bone loss or unstable periodontal disease present, then more frequent visits may be advised.
Why does gum disease occur?+
Gum disease is caused by a build-up of plaque on the teeth. If this sticky substance is not removed, it can turn into hard tartar and start to irritate the gums, leading to redness and soreness. Without treatment, gingivitis can turn into bigger problems for your mouth such as periodontitis. This means the inner layer of the gum and bone pulls away from the teeth and forms pockets. These pockets can collect debris that can become infected. In some people, their immune system can overreact and start to break down the gum tissue and even the bone that supports the tooth.
What are the stages of gum disease?+
The first stage of gum disease is known as gingivitis. If left untreated, gingivitis can lead to periodontitis, which can cause gums to separate from the teeth, creating pockets that can get infected. These pockets, over time, will deepen, the gums will continue to recede, and eventually, teeth can become loose and may have to be removed.
