Maintain healthy teeth and gums with expert dental hygiene in Barnet

To keep your mouth healthy and clean, booking regular dental hygiene appointments is recommended. At Barnet Smiles, professional teeth cleaning is carried out by an experienced dental hygienist to help prevent issues like gum disease and tooth decay.

During your visit, your teeth will be thoroughly cleaned using specialised equipment and pastes. This process removes plaque and stubborn tartar, the leading causes of gum disease. Hygiene appointments are essential for maintaining excellent oral health.

An important part of the hygienist’s role is to provide personalised advice on brushing techniques, flossing, and using interdental brushes, helping you care for your teeth effectively between visits.

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What does a hygiene appointment involve?

The primary goal of a hygiene appointment is to remove plaque and tartar from all areas of your teeth. At Barnet Smiles, we take a tailored approach, ensuring your professional teeth cleaning is customised to your specific oral health needs.

Your hygienist will begin by assessing the condition of your teeth and gums. They will then gently remove plaque and tartar, including from hard-to-reach areas. Afterward, the teeth will be polished to remove surface stains and leave them gleaming and smooth.

For more stubborn stains, our hygienist in Barnet offers air polishing, which uses a jet of water and powder to gently lift stains, leaving you with a brighter, healthier smile.

Hygiene at home

Maintaining a rigorous brushing routine at home is vital if you want to minimise the risk of developing gum disease. Your hygienist will teach you how to properly clean at home to keep on top of your oral hygiene. In addition to brushing your teeth twice a day, floss and interdental brushes can help keep the gaps between the teeth clean of bacteria build ups. If your gums do bleed when you floss, don’t be put off – it’s completely normal. Flossing regularly will gradually stop the bleeding from happening.

FAQs

Dental hygiene refers to maintaining the health of your teeth and gums to prevent problems like tooth decay, gum disease, and bad breath. Regular professional care removes build up that daily brushing and flossing may miss, ensuring your mouth stays healthy over time.
Our dental hygienist will use specialised tools to remove plaque, tartar, and surface stains. Treatments typically include scaling, polishing, and sometimes air polishing for stubborn discolouration. You’ll also receive tailored advice for improving your oral hygiene routine.
We suggest seeing a hygienist every 3–6 months, depending on your individual oral health. Regular visits help prevent gum disease and other dental issues by keeping your teeth and gums in optimal condition.
Yes, a hygienist plays a key role in managing gum disease. They remove harmful plaque and tartar that contribute to the condition and provide expert guidance on maintaining healthy gums with proper cleaning techniques.
Professional cleaning removes stubborn tartar and stains that brushing alone can’t tackle. Hygienists use advanced equipment to give your teeth a deep clean, leaving them smoother and brighter while supporting your overall oral health.