At Heath Street Dental, our professional dental hygiene services help you maintain healthy teeth and gums, fresher breath and a confident smile. We provide gentle, personalised care designed around your individual oral health needs.
Personalised Dental Hygiene
At Heath Street Dental, we work with you to help you achieve great dental hygiene. Good oral hygiene can help maintain healthy gums, fresher breath and excellent overall oral health.
Good dental hygiene is essential for maintaining a healthy mouth. It plays an important role in preventing gum disease and tooth decay, which can sometimes lead to tooth loss.
Preventive Dental Hygiene
Maintaining an adequate dental hygiene regime at home is essential to help you prevent the buildup of plaque and tartar. However, some parts of the mouth are difficult, if not impossible, to reach. This is why regular dental hygiene treatment to remove plaque and calculus is vital.
It can help to prevent cavities, gingivitis and gum disease. Dental hygiene treatment will also remove stains due to smoking and dietary stains such as coffee or red wine.
An important aspect of your dental hygiene session involves your dentist supervising your hygiene at home. Sometimes people require a more tailored approach to hygiene due to the specific placement of their teeth. Your dentist will show you how best to look after your teeth so they remain free from plaque. They will advise on the best brushing technique and give you tips on flossing and using interdental brushes.
Advanced Gum Care
In more advanced cases of gum disease, deep cleaning beneath the gum-line may be required. This goes much deeper than a routine clean.
Prior to the treatment your dentist may give you some local anaesthetic to numb the area. This allows you to have a more comfortable experience while the affected areas are cleaned thoroughly.
Affordable Dental Care
If you have regular hygiene treatment twice a year, you may wish to consider joining our Denplan club. This allows you to have regular access to private dental care as part of an affordable payment plan.
For example, our Denplan Essentials plan has a small monthly fee, which covers your examinations, two hygiene sessions per year and you also receive a 10% discount off any treatment.
Visit our Denplan page to find out more.
Why Choose Us
Our dental hygiene team combines professional cleaning with personalised advice to help you maintain healthy teeth and gums. From removing plaque and tartar to providing guidance for your daily routine, we focus on comfortable care and long-term oral health.
Receive thorough professional cleaning designed around your individual oral health needs, helping keep your teeth and gums healthy.
Regular hygiene care helps control plaque and tartar buildup and supports healthier gums, reducing the risk of gum problems.
Professional cleaning removes plaque and tartar from areas that can be difficult to reach with everyday brushing.
Get practical advice tailored to your teeth, including guidance on brushing, flossing and using interdental brushes.
Professional hygiene treatment can help remove surface stains caused by coffee, red wine, smoking and everyday habits.
We take a gentle and considerate approach to your treatment, helping you feel relaxed and comfortable throughout your visit.
Your Dental Hygiene Questions Answered
Whether you’re considering your first hygiene appointment or looking to maintain your current oral health, we’ve answered some of the most common questions about dental hygiene treatment, professional cleaning and caring for your teeth and gums.
The recommended frequency depends on your oral health and individual needs. Your dentist or hygienist can advise how often you should have professional hygiene treatment.
Your dental hygienist will assess your oral health and professionally remove plaque and tartar. They can also provide personalised advice on brushing, flossing and interdental cleaning.
A scale and polish is a professional cleaning treatment that removes plaque, tartar and surface staining from your teeth, helping them feel cleaner and supporting healthier gums.
Most hygiene treatments are comfortable. If you have sensitive teeth or gums, your hygienist can adjust the treatment and take steps to make your appointment as comfortable as possible.
Yes. A professional scale and polish can remove many surface stains caused by foods, drinks, smoking and other everyday habits. It does not replace professional tooth whitening.
Regular professional cleaning can help control plaque and tartar, which are major contributors to gum problems. Good daily oral hygiene is also important for maintaining healthy gums.
Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and clean between your teeth regularly using floss or interdental brushes. Your hygienist can recommend techniques and products suited to your needs.
Subgingival debridement is a deeper cleaning treatment used when plaque and tartar have built up below the gum line. It may be recommended for patients with more advanced gum problems.
Keep your teeth and gums healthy with professional dental hygiene care at our Hampstead practice. Book your appointment today and enjoy expert care in a calm, welcoming environment.
Patient Stories
We’re proud to care for patients across Hampstead and beyond. Here’s what they have to say about their experience at our dental practice.
From the moment I walked in, the team made me feel comfortable and at ease. The dental examination was thorough and reassuring.
Friendly staff, flexible appointment times, and a very professional dentist. I finally feel confident about my dental health.
The practice is clean, modern, and welcoming. Everything was explained clearly, and I never felt rushed.
I’m usually nervous about dental visits, but the team was incredibly kind and patient. Highly recommended.
Your dental health is important to us.Whether you need advice, an appointment, or emergency care,our dedicated team is always ready to help with compassion and expertise.Expect a response from us within 24 hours — because your smile deserves timely care and attention.
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