A hygienist's job is to clear the plaque and tartar your toothbrush can't reach, keep your gums healthy, and show you how to hold that at home. Get in touch about any treatment directly — or if you're not sure what you need, start with an assessment and we'll work it out together.
The core hygiene appointment: a gum check, then ultrasonic and hand scaling to lift the build-up of plaque and hardened tartar, surface stain removal and a polish to finish. You leave with brushing and cleaning advice matched to your own mouth.
45 minutes · typically 2–4 visits a year
For bleeding, swollen or receding gums. Gum disease is driven by bacteria collecting at the gumline, so treatment means deep cleaning the root surfaces below it — usually over one or two longer visits, then a maintenance programme to hold the result. Local anaesthetic is available if any part of it would otherwise be uncomfortable.
60–75 minutes per session
A jet of warm water, air and fine powder lifts staining and soft plaque from places brushes miss — including around braces, implants and crowns. Comfortable, quick and leaves teeth noticeably brighter.
30 minutes standalone, or added to a hygiene visit
Legally, whitening must be prescribed by a dentist — I'll arrange that assessment, take impressions and make custom trays, then guide you through 2–3 weeks of safe at-home whitening with professional-strength gel.
2 short visits + 2–3 weeks of home whitening
A quick painted-on varnish that strengthens enamel, helps hold off decay and calms sensitive teeth. Especially worthwhile for children, and for adults whose teeth are at higher risk.
10 minutes · often added to a hygiene visit
A proper demonstration of brushing and cleaning between your teeth, using your own mouth as the guide, plus honest product recommendations. Desensitising treatment for sore, sensitive teeth can be booked on its own or added to a clean.
Coaching included in every hygiene visit · desensitising 15 minutes
No packages and no pressure. You'll be given the cost of your treatment plan in full at your assessment, before anything starts.
Call or WhatsApp 07456 309462 and I'll tell you exactly what your appointment will cost. No obligation.
Gum treatment is priced per session once I've measured your gums, so you know the full plan and total before we begin.
Card and contactless on the day, or bank transfer in advance. Confirm your accepted methods before launch.
Ask about a new-patient assessment. We'll check everything and agree a plan — no obligation to go ahead on the day.