While brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash are important for daily oral care, it’s nearly impossible to remove plaque from every surface of your teeth without professional help. Over time, plaque builds up, leading to tartar, which can cause tooth decay and gum disease if not addressed.
Plaque contains bacteria that reacts with sugars in your diet, turning into acids that attack your teeth. Regular dental hygiene appointments at our Kingston Upon Thames practice help prevent this cycle before it starts.
Clean teeth are healthy, attractive teeth, and a bright smile is one of your most important features. Regular professional cleaning and polishing will keep your teeth looking brilliantly clean and feeling silky smooth, while also protecting the long-term health of your gums.
Our dental hygiene services are essential for removing tartar and plaque that brushing and flossing alone can’t reach. They also give your hygienist the opportunity to spot early warning signs before they become more serious problems, including the signs of gum disease that can lead to loose teeth. Did you know that gum disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in UK adults? In some cases, it can also cause teeth to become loose. If you’ve noticed a wobbly tooth, don’t wait and contact us.
Routine dental hygiene appointments are an essential part of maintaining great oral health. We typically recommend a scale and polish every six months, often alongside your routine check-up.
A regular clean and polish treatment will help keep your teeth in the best condition and prevent plaque build-up. If you brush and floss regularly, your dental cleaning session will be quick and easy.
During your appointment, your hygienist will carry out a scale and polish procedure, gently removing tartar from around and between your teeth. While the process may feel a little uncomfortable at times, our hygienists are trained to take great care in ensuring you feel relaxed and comfortable. If at any point you feel the need to pause, simply raise your hand, and we will stop immediately.
For a full step-by-step walkthrough of what happens at your appointment, plus how often you should come in and what it costs, see our guide to dental hygiene.
We are proud to be a registered provider of Curodont™ Repair from vVARDIS, a clinically proven, drill-free solution for catching and treating tooth decay before it becomes a bigger problem.
Did you know that around 80% of us have the early stages of tooth decay, often without even realising it? In the past, the only option was to wait and monitor, or move to drilling and filling. Now, Curodont™ Repair changes that entirely.
Ask your hygienist or dentist about Curodont™ Repair at your next appointment.
Our team of dentists and hygienists is always available to offer advice on improving your at-home dental care routine. At every appointment, we will provide personalised advice on:
Taking care of your teeth between visits makes a significant difference to your long-term oral health.
One of the most important reasons to keep up with regular hygiene appointments is to protect against gum disease, the most common cause of loose adult teeth in the UK.
If you’ve noticed a tooth feeling wobbly, don’t wait to see if it resolves on its own. Catching the problem of a loose tooth early gives you the best chance of keeping your natural teeth.
Our highly trained dentists and hygienists are committed to keeping your teeth and gums as healthy as possible, helping you maintain a beautiful, confident smile.
To schedule your dental hygiene appointment or learn more about our services, please call us or use our contact form, and we’ll get back to you promptly. Let us help you maintain your oral health and keep your smile shining!
Yes, professional dental hygiene treatments remove the bacterial build-up that commonly causes bad breath. Regular cleanings, combined with a good oral hygiene routine at home, are one of the most effective ways to maintain fresh breath.
Most patients benefit from professional dental hygiene cleanings every six months. However, if you are prone to gum disease or plaque build-up, your dentist may recommend more frequent visits to maintain healthy gums and prevent tooth decay.
A dental check-up involves assessing overall oral health, while hygiene treatments focus specifically on cleaning your teeth and removing plaque and tartar. Both are essential, and together they help keep your mouth healthy and disease-free.
Curodont™ Repair is a breakthrough treatment developed and manufactured in Switzerland by vVARDIS. Using revolutionary peptide technology, it works by rebuilding the natural tooth structure, helping to arrest and reverse early-stage decay — without the need for drilling or injections.
Curodont™ Repair is ideal for patients where early-stage decay has been detected during a routine examination. Rather than waiting to see if the decay progresses, we can now act early and help your tooth heal itself — naturally.
If you’d like to find out whether Curodont™ Repair is right for you, simply ask your hygienist or dentist at your next appointment
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