Regular dental hygiene appointments keep your teeth and gums clean, healthy and free from the build-up that can lead to oral health issues over time. Even with careful brushing and flossing, plaque and tartar can collect in areas that are difficult to clean properly at home, particularly around the gum line and between the teeth.
If left untreated, these deposits can cause inflammation, irritation and increase the risk of gum disease, decay and persistent bad breath. Routinely seeing our private dental hygienist, Kiran, allows plaque and tartar to be removed before they begin to affect your oral health.
Dental hygiene appointments focus on removing plaque, tartar and surface staining from the teeth and around the gums.
During your visit, we will examine your teeth and gums before carrying out a professional scale and polish. Using specialised instruments, your hygienist will carefully clean areas that are not always accessible through normal daily brushing.
You will also receive practical advice on your brushing technique, flossing and interdental cleaning, with recommendations based on your own routine and any existing dental work such as braces, implants or crowns.
For many of our Leicester patients, hygiene appointments every six months are enough to maintain healthy gums and reduce the likelihood of future treatment. Some individuals may benefit from more frequent visits depending on their gum health and how quickly plaque builds up.
To arrange an appointment, please contact our helpful team on 0116 270 7300.
Dental hygiene treatment involves professionally removing plaque, tartar and staining from the teeth and gum line to keep the mouth clean and reduce the risk of gum disease.
Yes. Our hygienists can remove plaque and tartar from below the gum line where bacteria often collect and early gum disease can begin.
Regular hygiene appointments help reduce the build-up of plaque that causes gum disease, making it easier to maintain healthy gums.
Yes, although if fluoride has been applied, you may be asked to wait a short time before eating or drinking.
Most of our private hygienist appointments last between 30 and 45 minutes, but this can vary depending on your individual needs.
Many of our patients attend every 6 months, although some may need more frequent appointments depending on their gum health.
Yes - daily brushing is important, but professional cleaning removes hardened deposits and reaches areas that are difficult to clean thoroughly at home.
Regular visits help keep gums healthy, reduce staining, improve breath freshness and allow early signs of gum problems to be identified.
| Monday: | 9am - 5:30pm |
| Tuesday: | 9am - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday: | 9am - 5:30pm |
| Thursday: | 9am - 5:30pm |
| Friday: | 9am - 4:00pm |
