Hygienist & gum treatment
Gentle scale-and-polish appointments and focused gum care to help keep your mouth healthy, with hygienists providing treatment and dentists supporting more complex cases where needed.
Gum disease is quiet until it isn't
Catch it before it costs teeth
Gum disease is the top cause of adult tooth loss, yet it is painless early on. Regular checks flag trouble while it is still easy to treat.
Cleaner mouth, fresher breath
A scale and polish lifts the hardened calculus your brush cannot reach, settles bleeding gums, and clears the bad breath plaque causes.
Protects the bone, not just the gum
Stable gums keep the bone that anchors your teeth. Controlling the disease early protects far more than the gum line you can see.
What a clean can and can't fix
Clear pricing, in writing
Every quote is itemised and given to you in writing before treatment begins, with no surprise charges, nothing added at the chair, and no obligation to go ahead. NHS and private options sit side by side. The full fee schedule is on our fees and finance page.
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Hygiene FAQs
Why do my gums bleed when I brush?
Bleeding is the earliest sign of gum disease, healthy gums do not bleed. The fix is better technique plus a hygiene visit to remove the calculus a brush cannot shift.
Does deep cleaning hurt?
It is done under local anaesthetic, so it is painless at the time. Some tenderness for a day or two afterwards is normal.
How often will I need to come in?
Your dentist and hygienist will advise on the right frequency for you, based on the health of your gums and how they respond to treatment.
Will my gums grow back?
The inflammation settles and the gums tighten, but lost gum and bone do not regrow. Treatment stops further loss rather than restoring what has gone.
Is gum care on the NHS?
Yes, periodontal care is delivered within NHS Band 1 and Band 2, with private hygiene also available.
Alongside your hygiene care
Book an appointment
Pick a day and time that suits you and we confirm by phone or email within one working day.
Book a hygiene visit
Keep your gums healthy and catch problems early, with routine and deep cleaning at any of our three practices.