Dental Hygiene Appointments | Scale & Polish Experts

Dental Hygiene

Good oral hygiene prevents dental issues and may reduce disease risk. Regular cleanings and daily care keep your teeth and gums healthy.
Prices from £
98.00

Dental Hygiene Appointments | Scale & Polish Experts

Dental Hygiene

Good oral hygiene prevents dental issues and may reduce disease risk. Regular cleanings and daily care keep your teeth and gums healthy.
From £
98.00

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Dental Hygiene
The facts

The facts about Dental Hygiene

Every dental disease and problem initially stems in one way or another from a collection of bacteria or plaque in a vulnerable site within the mouth. Plaque can lead to gum inflammation, bleeding gums, unsightly stains and bad breath. A regular clean with a dental hygienist is in our view the most important treatment that we can offer a patient as prevention is undoubtedly better than cure!

Dental Hygiene Treatment at Zental

We offer expert dental hygiene treatments in a comfortable and professional setting. Our experienced dental hygienists offer gentle, thorough care tailored to your oral health needs. At Zental, we believe preventative care can help our patients live healthier, happier and longer lives!

What is Dental Hygiene Treatment?

Dental hygiene treatment refers to the practice of keeping your teeth and gums clean to prevent oral issues such as periodontal disease, tooth decay, and bad breath. Clean teeth help prevent the build-up of dental plaque, which is a major contributor to these conditions. Regular plaque and debris removal by a dental hygienist maintains optimal oral health between dentist check-ups.

Benefits of Dental Hygiene for Oral Health

Maintaining good dental hygiene offers numerous benefits. It helps prevent plaque build-up, reduces the risk of periodontal disease, effectively removes stains and improves overall gum health.

Air flow dental cleaning can also enhance the appearance of your teeth by removing surface stains. This can result in a brighter and fresh smile, and airflow treatments can provide temporary teeth whitening for special occasions such as weddings or holidays. Regular hygiene appointments not only maintain a healthier smile but also contribute to your overall wellbeing by reducing the risk of systemic issues linked to poor oral care. Read our article to learn more about the link between oral health and wellbeing.

Importance of Preventing Periodontal Disease

Preventing gum disease is essential for maintaining not only a healthy mouth but also your overall wellbeing. Gum disease, if left unchecked, can lead to loose teeth or potentially loosing natural teeth, and even contribute to more serious health conditions. At Zental, we understand that healthier teeth are the foundation for preventing gum disease and its complications.

Regular dental hygiene appointments and airflow teeth cleaning are powerful tools in the fight against gum disease. By using fine powder particles, airflow teeth cleaning gently removes plaque and stubborn stains from the gum line areas that are often missed by brushing alone. This minimally invasive treatment is especially beneficial for those with sensitive teeth, as it effectively removes bacteria and debris without causing discomfort.

Gum disease has been linked to increased risks of heart disease, diabetes, and other systemic health issues, making prevention even more important. Stain removal is not just about aesthetics; surface stains can harbor bacteria that contribute to tooth decay and gum problems. Airflow teeth cleaning targets these persistent stains, helping to maintain healthy teeth and gums.

Dental Hygiene Process

When you visit a Zental dental practice, our skilled dental hygienist will carry out a full assessment of your oral health, followed by a scale and polish using advanced ultrasonic tools. This process removes plaque, tartar, and stains, leaving your teeth polished and mouth feeling fresh.

For a deeper clean, airflow treatment use a combination of water compressed air and sodium bicarbonate (or fine powder) to remove plaque, stains, and harmful bacteria from the teeth and gum line. The airflow unit and airflow nozzle deliver innovative spray technology for more efficient cleaning, especially in hard-to-reach areas such as periodontal pockets and around exposed dentine tubules. Airflow polishing, compared to traditional methods, does not require direct contact with the teeth, which enhances patient comfort. We also offer comfort sedation alongside airflow therapy, which is ideal for the most nervous patient.

Airflow polishing is a gentle, non-invasive method that effectively remove stains and debris, contributing to improved oral health. Airflow cleaning and teeth cleaning work at Zental are the foundation of our core belief that prevention is better than cure!

You will also receive personalised advice on brushing, flossing, and diet to help maintain your oral hygiene at home. Regular airflow dental hygiene appointments help remove plaque and debris, maintain a brighter smile, and support long-term oral health.

See our comprehensive list of treatments and learn more about how Zental can help you achieve a healthier, happier and longer life!

Alternatively book a consultation online or find your nearest practice.

Testimonials

Colin had a bad experience with dentists throughout his life until he visited Zental. Sadly, this altered his perception of visiting the dentist during adulthood and ultimately impacted his wellbeing. He decided to visit Zental Dental and undergo treatment involving dental implants. Colin shares his brave story and explains why he continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

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Colin had a bad experience with dentists throughout his life until he visited Zental. Sadly, this altered his perception of visiting the dentist during adulthood and ultimately impacted his wellbeing. He decided to visit Zental Dental and undergo treatment involving dental implants. Colin shares his brave story and explains why he continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

Colin's Story
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Colin had a bad experience with dentists throughout his life until he visited Zental. Sadly, this altered his perception of visiting the dentist during adulthood and ultimately impacted his wellbeing. He decided to visit Zental Dental and undergo treatment involving dental implants. Colin shares his brave story and explains why he continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

Colin had a bad experience with dentists throughout his life until he visited Zental. Sadly, this altered his perception of visiting the dentist during adulthood and ultimately impacted his wellbeing. He decided to visit Zental Dental and undergo treatment involving dental implants. Colin shares his brave story and explains why he continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

Colin's Story

Lee was given a tough choice to make by his dentist at a young age. His experience altered his perception of visiting the dentist into adulthood and ultimately impacted his wellbeing. His journey with Zental led him to undergo general and orthodontic treatment. Lee shares his brave story and explains why he continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

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Lee was given a tough choice to make by his dentist at a young age. His experience altered his perception of visiting the dentist into adulthood and ultimately impacted his wellbeing. His journey with Zental led him to undergo general and orthodontic treatment. Lee shares his brave story and explains why he continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

Lee's Story
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Lee was given a tough choice to make by his dentist at a young age. His experience altered his perception of visiting the dentist into adulthood and ultimately impacted his wellbeing. His journey with Zental led him to undergo general and orthodontic treatment. Lee shares his brave story and explains why he continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

Lee was given a tough choice to make by his dentist at a young age. His experience altered his perception of visiting the dentist into adulthood and ultimately impacted his wellbeing. His journey with Zental led him to undergo general and orthodontic treatment. Lee shares his brave story and explains why he continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

Lee's Story

Safina had a serious accident many years ago. Sadly, her experience was traumatic and impacted her self confidence. She visited Zental and met with the highly skilled and dedicated team of Mr Ihsaan Al-Hadad. Her journey with Zental led her to have dental implant treatment. Safina shares her brave story and explains why she continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

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Safina had a serious accident many years ago. Sadly, her experience was traumatic and impacted her self confidence. She visited Zental and met with the highly skilled and dedicated team of Mr Ihsaan Al-Hadad. Her journey with Zental led her to have dental implant treatment. Safina shares her brave story and explains why she continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

Safina's Story
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Safina had a serious accident many years ago. Sadly, her experience was traumatic and impacted her self confidence. She visited Zental and met with the highly skilled and dedicated team of Mr Ihsaan Al-Hadad. Her journey with Zental led her to have dental implant treatment. Safina shares her brave story and explains why she continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

Safina had a serious accident many years ago. Sadly, her experience was traumatic and impacted her self confidence. She visited Zental and met with the highly skilled and dedicated team of Mr Ihsaan Al-Hadad. Her journey with Zental led her to have dental implant treatment. Safina shares her brave story and explains why she continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

Safina's Story

Monica had an unpleasant experience with her dentist at a young age whilst undergoing Orthodontic treatment. Sadly, this altered her perception of visiting the dentist during adulthood. She decided to visit Zental Dental when she was in need of an emergency dentist. Monica shares her brave story and explains why she continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

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Monica had an unpleasant experience with her dentist at a young age whilst undergoing Orthodontic treatment. Sadly, this altered her perception of visiting the dentist during adulthood. She decided to visit Zental Dental when she was in need of an emergency dentist. Monica shares her brave story and explains why she continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

Monica's Story
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Monica had an unpleasant experience with her dentist at a young age whilst undergoing Orthodontic treatment. Sadly, this altered her perception of visiting the dentist during adulthood. She decided to visit Zental Dental when she was in need of an emergency dentist. Monica shares her brave story and explains why she continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

Monica had an unpleasant experience with her dentist at a young age whilst undergoing Orthodontic treatment. Sadly, this altered her perception of visiting the dentist during adulthood. She decided to visit Zental Dental when she was in need of an emergency dentist. Monica shares her brave story and explains why she continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

Monica's Story

Marlon lost confidence with his smile as he suffered from teeth crowding. He decided to visit Zental Dental and undergo Orthodontic treatment. Invisalign is a clear aligner system or invisible braces that can be removed anytime. Marlon shares his brave story and explains why he continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

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Marlon lost confidence with his smile as he suffered from teeth crowding. He decided to visit Zental Dental and undergo Orthodontic treatment. Invisalign is a clear aligner system or invisible braces that can be removed anytime. Marlon shares his brave story and explains why he continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

Marlon's Story
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Marlon lost confidence with his smile as he suffered from teeth crowding. He decided to visit Zental Dental and undergo Orthodontic treatment. Invisalign is a clear aligner system or invisible braces that can be removed anytime. Marlon shares his brave story and explains why he continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

Marlon lost confidence with his smile as he suffered from teeth crowding. He decided to visit Zental Dental and undergo Orthodontic treatment. Invisalign is a clear aligner system or invisible braces that can be removed anytime. Marlon shares his brave story and explains why he continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

Marlon's Story

Colin had a bad experience with dentists throughout his life until he visited Zental. Sadly, this altered his perception of visiting the dentist during adulthood and ultimately impacted his wellbeing. He decided to visit Zental Dental and undergo treatment involving dental implants. Colin shares his brave story and explains why he continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

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Colin had a bad experience with dentists throughout his life until he visited Zental. Sadly, this altered his perception of visiting the dentist during adulthood and ultimately impacted his wellbeing. He decided to visit Zental Dental and undergo treatment involving dental implants. Colin shares his brave story and explains why he continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

Colin's Story
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Colin had a bad experience with dentists throughout his life until he visited Zental. Sadly, this altered his perception of visiting the dentist during adulthood and ultimately impacted his wellbeing. He decided to visit Zental Dental and undergo treatment involving dental implants. Colin shares his brave story and explains why he continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

Colin had a bad experience with dentists throughout his life until he visited Zental. Sadly, this altered his perception of visiting the dentist during adulthood and ultimately impacted his wellbeing. He decided to visit Zental Dental and undergo treatment involving dental implants. Colin shares his brave story and explains why he continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

Colin's Story

Lee was given a tough choice to make by his dentist at a young age. His experience altered his perception of visiting the dentist into adulthood and ultimately impacted his wellbeing. His journey with Zental led him to undergo general and orthodontic treatment. Lee shares his brave story and explains why he continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

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Lee was given a tough choice to make by his dentist at a young age. His experience altered his perception of visiting the dentist into adulthood and ultimately impacted his wellbeing. His journey with Zental led him to undergo general and orthodontic treatment. Lee shares his brave story and explains why he continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

Lee's Story
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Lee was given a tough choice to make by his dentist at a young age. His experience altered his perception of visiting the dentist into adulthood and ultimately impacted his wellbeing. His journey with Zental led him to undergo general and orthodontic treatment. Lee shares his brave story and explains why he continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

Lee was given a tough choice to make by his dentist at a young age. His experience altered his perception of visiting the dentist into adulthood and ultimately impacted his wellbeing. His journey with Zental led him to undergo general and orthodontic treatment. Lee shares his brave story and explains why he continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

Lee's Story

Safina had a serious accident many years ago. Sadly, her experience was traumatic and impacted her self confidence. She visited Zental and met with the highly skilled and dedicated team of Mr Ihsaan Al-Hadad. Her journey with Zental led her to have dental implant treatment. Safina shares her brave story and explains why she continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

"

Safina had a serious accident many years ago. Sadly, her experience was traumatic and impacted her self confidence. She visited Zental and met with the highly skilled and dedicated team of Mr Ihsaan Al-Hadad. Her journey with Zental led her to have dental implant treatment. Safina shares her brave story and explains why she continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

Safina's Story
"

Safina had a serious accident many years ago. Sadly, her experience was traumatic and impacted her self confidence. She visited Zental and met with the highly skilled and dedicated team of Mr Ihsaan Al-Hadad. Her journey with Zental led her to have dental implant treatment. Safina shares her brave story and explains why she continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

Safina had a serious accident many years ago. Sadly, her experience was traumatic and impacted her self confidence. She visited Zental and met with the highly skilled and dedicated team of Mr Ihsaan Al-Hadad. Her journey with Zental led her to have dental implant treatment. Safina shares her brave story and explains why she continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

Safina's Story

Monica had an unpleasant experience with her dentist at a young age whilst undergoing Orthodontic treatment. Sadly, this altered her perception of visiting the dentist during adulthood. She decided to visit Zental Dental when she was in need of an emergency dentist. Monica shares her brave story and explains why she continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

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Monica had an unpleasant experience with her dentist at a young age whilst undergoing Orthodontic treatment. Sadly, this altered her perception of visiting the dentist during adulthood. She decided to visit Zental Dental when she was in need of an emergency dentist. Monica shares her brave story and explains why she continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

Monica's Story
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Monica had an unpleasant experience with her dentist at a young age whilst undergoing Orthodontic treatment. Sadly, this altered her perception of visiting the dentist during adulthood. She decided to visit Zental Dental when she was in need of an emergency dentist. Monica shares her brave story and explains why she continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

Monica had an unpleasant experience with her dentist at a young age whilst undergoing Orthodontic treatment. Sadly, this altered her perception of visiting the dentist during adulthood. She decided to visit Zental Dental when she was in need of an emergency dentist. Monica shares her brave story and explains why she continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

Monica's Story

Marlon lost confidence with his smile as he suffered from teeth crowding. He decided to visit Zental Dental and undergo Orthodontic treatment. Invisalign is a clear aligner system or invisible braces that can be removed anytime. Marlon shares his brave story and explains why he continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

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Marlon lost confidence with his smile as he suffered from teeth crowding. He decided to visit Zental Dental and undergo Orthodontic treatment. Invisalign is a clear aligner system or invisible braces that can be removed anytime. Marlon shares his brave story and explains why he continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

Marlon's Story
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Marlon lost confidence with his smile as he suffered from teeth crowding. He decided to visit Zental Dental and undergo Orthodontic treatment. Invisalign is a clear aligner system or invisible braces that can be removed anytime. Marlon shares his brave story and explains why he continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

Marlon lost confidence with his smile as he suffered from teeth crowding. He decided to visit Zental Dental and undergo Orthodontic treatment. Invisalign is a clear aligner system or invisible braces that can be removed anytime. Marlon shares his brave story and explains why he continues to Trust in Calm with Zental.

Marlon's Story

What our patients ask about Dental Hygiene

Got one more? Contact us now or book in for a consultation and and we will be happy to assist.

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I’ve been told I have gum disease but I have no pain, can I not just ignore it?

Gum disease is known as ‘the silent disease’ and so the majority of the time it will be painless so a lot of people may not know that they are suffering from it. By the time it causes symptoms it usually is at an advanced stage. Not treating it will invariably mean it will deteriorate leading to the eventual loss of some or all of your teeth.

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Who can treat gum disease?

Any dentist or hygienist with the appropriate training and experience. The dentist will make the diagnosis and can also treat the condition or arrange appointments with a hygienist who will work under the dentists’ prescription.

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How to speed up bone graft healing?

Speeding up dental bone graft healing is crucial for successful dental implantation. Here are some strategies that can help accelerate the healing process:

Follow Post-Operative Instructions: Your dentist or oral surgeon will provide specific post-operative instructions tailored to your procedure. Follow these instructions carefully, including any recommendations for oral hygiene, diet, and activity restrictions.

Manage Discomfort: Take any prescribed pain medications as directed to manage discomfort and reduce inflammation. Over-the-counter pain relievers may also be recommended, but always consult your dentist or surgeon before taking any medication.

Maintain Oral Hygiene: Keeping the surgical site clean is essential for preventing infection and promoting healing. Follow your dentist's instructions for oral hygiene, which may include gentle brushing and rinsing with an antimicrobial mouthwash.

Avoid Disturbing the Graft Site: Avoid touching or disturbing the graft site with your tongue or fingers. Be cautious when eating to prevent food particles from getting lodged in the surgical area.

Quit Smoking: Smoking can impair blood flow and delay healing. If you smoke, quitting or at least reducing smoking can significantly improve healing outcomes.

Nutritious Diet: Eat a balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals that support bone health, such as calcium, vitamin D, vitamin C, and protein. Consider incorporating foods like dairy products, leafy greens, citrus fruits, lean meats, and nuts.

Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, which is essential for overall health and optimal healing.

Avoid Alcohol and Caffeine: Limit alcohol and caffeine consumption, as they can interfere with healing and may increase the risk of complications.

Attend Follow-Up Appointments: Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments with your dentist or oral surgeon. They will monitor your healing progress and address any concerns or complications promptly.

Remember to consult with your dentist or oral surgeon for personalised advice and recommendations tailored to your specific situation. They can provide guidance based on the type of bone graft performed and your overall oral health.

Meet the experts who will treat you

Emma Jane Brown
Dental Therapist & Hygienist
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Zaynab Mirza
Dental Therapist & Hygienist
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Alla Bacalu
Hygienist

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