Dental Hygiene

Our dental hygienists are very experienced in managing treatment of patients suffering from gum disease, in collaboration with our Specialist Periodontist Puneet Patel. They also support patients who have had implant treatment and require maintenance visits to ensure that the gums and bone remain healthy around the restorations.

Dental Hygienists are uniquely qualified to assist in the prevention and treatment of oral disease. Your hygienist will look after the health of your teeth and gums. They will discuss with you oral hygiene practices that will help you develop a good home care plan to keep your teeth healthy throughout your life.

A gathering of world specialists in the fields of cardiac disease, diabetes and gum disease concluded the following:

Prevention and treatment of periodontal disease may reduce part of the risk for diabetes and heart disease… By regulating infections in the mouth we can reduce systemic infections

First Oral Probiotic Symposium, Barcelona 2008

Our dental hygienists will be happy to provide specific advice on:

• Oral disease and prevention of gum disease
• Nutrition
• Use of fluoride, anti-bacterials and new dental care materials
• Tooth stain removal
• Tooth whitening
• Smoking cessation                     

For full details of what will happen at your hygiene appointment , click on the button below.

Booking an appointment with a hygienist

Referrals for an appointment with one of our hygienists can be made in three different ways:

• By referral from your Devonshire House dentist
• By referral from another dentist practice or
• By self referral

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Continuing your oral healthcare at home