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Hygienist
We offer personalised appointments and care with our hygienist. Book hygienist care plans or an airflow polish.
Regular visits to the dental hygienist can help keep your teeth and gums healthy. At College Road Dental Practice, our hygienist provides professional cleaning and personalised advice to help you maintain good oral hygiene and support your long-term dental health.
What Does a Dental Hygienist Do?
A dental hygienist helps prevent and manage gum problems by removing plaque and hardened deposits, known as tartar, that can build up on your teeth. Your appointment may include a professional clean and polish, where appropriate, to help remove surface deposits and leave your teeth feeling cleaner.
Benefits of a Hygiene Appointment
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Remove plaque and tartar: Help reduce the build-up of deposits around your teeth and gums.
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Support gum health: Professional cleaning can help prevent and manage gum disease.
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Reduce surface staining: Cleaning may help remove some stains caused by food and drinks.
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Receive personalised advice: Learn how to improve your brushing, interdental cleaning and daily oral hygiene routine.
How Often Should I See the Hygienist?
The ideal frequency depends on your individual oral health needs. Some patients benefit from regular appointments every six months, while others may need more frequent visits. Your dental team can recommend a schedule based on the condition of your teeth and gums.
Looking After Your Teeth Between Visits
Brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and cleaning between your teeth daily can help maintain healthy teeth and gums. Our hygienist can advise on the most suitable techniques and interdental cleaning tools for you.
Contact College Road Dental Practice to find out more about our hygiene appointments.
Airflow Polish
Airflow is a professional dental cleaning technique that uses a controlled combination of air, water and fine powder to help remove plaque, soft deposits and certain surface stains from your teeth. It can be a useful addition to your hygiene appointment, helping your teeth feel cleaner and leaving your smile looking fresher.
How Does Airflow Work?
During treatment, a gentle stream of air, water and fine powder is directed onto the tooth surfaces. This helps remove soft deposits and surface staining, including some stains caused by tea, coffee and other foods and drinks.
Your hygienist will assess your teeth and gums and determine whether Airflow is suitable for you.
Benefits of Airflow Cleaning
Is Airflow Suitable for Everyone?
Airflow may be suitable for many patients, but the most appropriate cleaning method depends on your oral health, dental work and individual needs. Your hygienist will select suitable techniques and materials for your treatment.
Airflow is not a substitute for treating gum disease where treatment is needed. Your dental team can advise on the most appropriate care for your teeth and gums.
Contact College Road Dental Practice to ask about Airflow cleaning.
Heavy stain removal
Suitable for sensitive teeth
Reduces inflammation of the gums
Can be used on crowns, veneers, bridges, and implants
What stains can be removed?
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Coffee
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Tea
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Smoking
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Red Wine