Hygiene Treatments

Dental hygiene is all about keeping our teeth and gums healthy to maintain oral health.

At Beechcroft Dental our highly-experienced team of hygienists is dedicated to helping you achieve a healthy mouth, teeth and gums and experience the many benefits of following a daily hygiene routine.

Your mouth deserves to receive professional care and it’s also important to emphasise that hygiene therapy may also reduce the risk of developing several serious medical conditions, especially as research links gum disease to arthritis, heart disease, strokes, diabetes and premature births. A staggering 80 per cent of us suffer from gum disease at some point in our lives but with good dental care the risks can be easily controlled.

What can I expect at a hygienist appointment?

At every appointment, your hygienist will thoroughly clean your teeth, removing any build-up of plaque or tartar around or just below the gumline, followed by polishing your teeth to remove any stains, restoring them to their original brightness.

Your hygienist will examine your teeth and gums and decide on any treatment that is needed. They will also advise you on a brushing and cleaning routine to set you on the path to improved oral health.

Regular visits to a hygienist, combined with brushing and flossing, twice a day, will help keep your mouth clean and healthy. Hygienists are experienced at spotting and treating the signs of gum disease, which include red, sore gums, bleeding when brushing, bad tastes in your mouth, gum recession or loose teeth.

Why are hygiene visits important?

Maintaining your dental wellbeing is vital and your hygiene examination forms an essential part of your healthy living regime.

Our expertise is in promoting oral health and giving you the skills and the confidence to make a real difference to the health of your mouth. The care that we provide forms a central part of how our practice aims to keep you healthy through our preventive approach.

We look forward to working with you to produce a comfortable and healthy mouth, which will significantly reduce your need for dental treatment in the long term. Periodontal (gum) therapy not only treats existing disease but also prevents future disease.

At Beechcroft Dental our hygienists will provide an individual, tailored hygiene routine to create a healthy smile, just for you. We will also offer support and encouragement if you are trying to stop smoking or improving your diet.