Dental hygiene & teeth cleaning

Seeing a dental hygienist regularly is a proactive step toward maintaining excellent oral health and overall wellbeing. By scheduling regular visits, you can effectively prevent dental problems and enjoy a healthy, beautiful smile for years to come.

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Why it is so important to see a hygienist

Trust The Dental Works Essex to provide exceptional care and guidance for your oral health needs. We use specialist tools and instruments to ensure your teeth are as clean as they can be. Here’s several reasons why these visits are essential:

  • Prevention of Gum Disease: Hygienists play an important role in preventing gum disease and gingivitis. Regular cleanings can prevent these conditions from developing or progressing.
  • Detection of Oral Health Issues: Early detection allows for timely intervention, reducing the risk of more serious and costly treatments down the line.
  • Professional Teeth Cleaning: Our hygienists use specialised tools to perform thorough cleanings, removing plaque and tartar from above and below the gum line.
  • Prevention of Tooth Decay: Removing plaque and applying fluoride will strengthen enamel, making your teeth more resistant to decay.
  • Maintenance of Overall Health: Poor oral hygiene has been associated with various systemic conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, and respiratory infections.
  • Cosmetic Benefits: Removing surface stains will leave your teeth brighter and more attractive.

Achieve and maintain optimal oral health

Regular professional dental cleanings are recommended every six months, and crucial in preventing issues with your tooth enamel and gum tissue. Our lovely hygienists provide thorough examinations, cleanings, and screenings, including:

  • Scale and Polish Cleaning
  • Periodontal Treatment (Gum Disease & Gingivitis Treatment)
  • Treatment for Bleeding & Receding Gums
  • Optional Guided Biofilm Therapy using Airflow technology
  • Scale and Polish Cleaning
  • Periodontal Treatment (Gum Disease & Gingivitis Treatment)
  • Treatment for Bleeding & Receding Gums
  • Optional Guided Biofilm Therapy using Airflow technology

Airflow teeth cleaning using Guided Biofilm Therapy

At The Dental Works Essex we promise to take your oral hygiene to another level.

You can choose advanced Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) to ensure your teeth stay stain and gum-disease free. We’re proudly one of the only practices in the area to offer this treatment.

GBT removes dental plaque in the least invasive way and the procedure is so gentle it can be used on natural teeth, restorations, orthodontic braces, implants, the tongue and gums.

It’s a great option for patients wanting to remove teeth staining. We also recommend it before teeth whitening and composite bonding treatments to achieve better results.

Smile Now, Pay Later

Flexible Payment Options

At The Dental Works, we believe that dental care should be accessible to everyone. That’s why we offer flexible payment plans through our Smile Now, Pay Later options. These plans allow you to spread the cost of your treatments over affordable monthly payments, making it easier to get the care you need without the financial burden. Our membership plans offer further benefits, including priority appointments and loyalty discounts.

Dental Hygienist FAQs

Here are some of the most common questions we get from our patients

Twice yearly visits to the hygienist will sustain your dental health and keep your whole mouth happy. Depending on your oral health needs, your dentist or hygienist may suggest more frequent visits.

As with all dental treatments, the price depends on your individual needs and requirements, but you can get an accurate cost by contacting our reception team who can assist you further and book an appointment for you.

During a typical hygiene appointment at The Dental Works Essex, your hygienist will:

  • Review your medical and dental history
  • Examine your mouth for signs of oral diseases
  • Perform a professional cleaning to remove plaque and tartar
  • Remove surface stains with tooth polishing
  • Provide fluoride treatment if necessary
  • Offer personalised advice for maintaining good oral hygiene