Dental Hygienists

Excellent oral hygiene forms the basic foundation for good oral health as well as playing a vital part in your general health.

Your private dental hygienist, Harley Street can help to:

• Keep bacteria to minimum levels
• Reduce the chance of tooth decay
• Reduce the chance of gum disease
• Minimise the chance of needing fillings
• Keeping breath fresh

What dental hygiene treatments are on offer at Harley Street?

Dental hygienists work with you to prevent and treat oral problems and diseases. The most common hygiene treatments that our dental hygienists perform at the surgery in Harley Street include:

Teeth cleaning, Harley Street with dental scaling

Scaling is a common dental procedure that removes plaque from your teeth that can lead to gum disease. At Rod McNeil and Associates we use an advanced form of technology to scale patients’ teeth called Cavitron ultrasound.

This machine uses oscillating sound waves that produce gentle vibrations which remove the plaque and tartar from the teeth. This gentle yet effective treatment has the benefit of reaching areas which a toothbrush may not reach and will also remove calculus in gum pockets that may have started to form in the initial stages of gum disease.

Treating gum disease

Dental hygienists spend a lot of time preventing, identifying and treating gum disease. Gum disease can be hard to spot as you may not always be aware that you have it.

• Gingivitis

The first form of gum disease is known as gingivitis and mostly occurs when plaque or bacteria builds up on your teeth leading to inflammation, swollen or soreness of the gums.

Gingivitis can be treated, but if it is left unchecked, then it can develop into the more serious form of gum disease known as periodontitis.

• Periodontitis

Symptoms of periodontitis can include halitosis, loose teeth, pus that develops under your gums and an unpleasant taste in your mouth. Periodontitis can be treated if it has not been left too late. You may need to be referred to our specialist periodontist for a bespoke treatment plan. Periodontitis left untreated can lead to tooth loss.

Treating halitosis

Halitosis or bad breath is caused by bacteria in your mouth. Your private dental hygienist Harley Street can remove the bacteria with a professional oral clean and give advice about diet, lifestyle and cleaning techniques to prevent halitosis occurring.

Oral hygiene advice

Your Harley Street hygienist will discuss how you can maintain a good oral hygiene at home. This will include tips on brushing and flossing techniques along with diet and lifestyle advice which all contribute to a good oral hygiene.

What are the benefits of seeing a private dental hygienist at Harley Street?

There are many reasons why patients from Marylebone, Mayfair, Fitzrovia and throughout London are choosing to see a private dental hygienist, Harley Street:

• Your teeth will look and feel better after seeing our dental hygienists.
• Our dental hygienists can work with you to identify and treat the initial signs of gum disease known as gingivitis.
• By regularly checking your mouth, teeth, gums and oral tissues, our Harley Street hygienists can keep a close eye on any threats to your oral as well as your general health.
• A dental hygienist can remove plaque from your teeth which can lead to tooth decay, cavities, gum disease and tooth loss.
• Regular visits to your Harley Street hygienist can eliminate bacteria in your mouth which causes halitosis.
• By regularly visiting the dental hygienist, you will boost your general health. Maintaining a good oral hygiene has proven links to your general health. By taking good care of your teeth and gums, you can prevent serious disease such as cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease from developing.