Our hygienists clean your teeth properly, check your gums and help you keep them healthy between visits. We see patients from Romiley, Bredbury, Marple, Woodley and across Stockport.
What happens at a hygiene appointment?
Your hygienist will start by checking your gums and asking about anything you have noticed, such as bleeding when you brush or teeth that feel sensitive. They then remove the plaque and hardened tartar that brushing at home cannot shift, and finish with a polish to lift surface staining from tea, coffee or red wine.
Before you leave, they will show you anything worth changing in how you brush or clean between your teeth, and which interdental brush sizes suit you. Most people leave with teeth that feel noticeably smoother and cleaner.
Who should see a hygienist?
Most adults benefit from regular hygiene appointments, even with a good routine at home. Tartar builds up in places a toothbrush cannot reach, and once it is there only a professional clean will remove it.
It is especially worth booking if your gums bleed when you brush, you have bad breath that does not go away, or you have a bridge, implant or brace that is harder to keep clean. Bleeding gums are usually the first sign of gum disease, and it is much easier to treat early.
Hygiene appointment prices
A 25 minute hygiene appointment is £63 and a one hour appointment is £159. If you need treatment for gum disease, this is usually done over two visits, a 30 minute and a one hour appointment, for £318 in total.
Your dentist or hygienist will let you know which appointment suits you. You can find all of our prices on our fee guide, or call us on 0161 430 3547 to book.
FAQs
Do dental hygienists treat gum disease?
They do, and it is a big part of their work. Early gum disease can often be turned around with a thorough clean and some changes to how you clean at home. More advanced gum disease is treated over a couple of longer appointments, and your hygienist will keep an eye on it at your regular visits afterwards.
How often should I see the hygienist?
For most people every six months works well, often at the same visit as their check up. If you have gum disease or tend to build up tartar quickly, your dentist or hygienist may suggest coming in more often.
How long does a hygiene appointment take?
Our hygiene appointments are either 25 minutes or an hour. A routine clean fits into the shorter appointment, and the longer one is used when there is more tartar to remove or your gums need extra attention.
Will a hygiene appointment hurt?
Most people find it comfortable. If your gums are inflamed you may feel some tenderness, so let your hygienist know if anything is uncomfortable or if you are nervous and they will go at your pace.
