London Dental Arts

General Dentistry · Forest Hill

Dental Hygiene

Looking after your gums is the single best thing you can do for your long-term oral health. Our experienced hygienists work alongside your dentist in Forest Hill to deliver thorough, gentle cleans tailored exactly to your needs.

  • Removes plaque, tartar and stains
  • Treats and prevents gum disease
  • Fresher breath
  • Personalised brushing & flossing coaching
  • Reduces risk of decay
  • Brighter, healthier-looking smile
Dental Hygiene at London Dental Arts, Forest Hill
Dental Hygiene — in detail

Looking after your gums is the single best thing you can do for your long-term oral health. Our experienced hygienists work alongside your dentist in Forest Hill to deliver thorough, gentle cleans tailored exactly to your needs.

1Why hygienist visits matter

Even with the best home care, plaque hardens into tartar in places that brushing can't reach. Tartar irritates the gums and can lead to bleeding, recession and ultimately tooth loss. Regular hygienist visits remove tartar, soothe the gums and keep your mouth genuinely healthy — not just sparkling clean.

2What's included in your visit

  • A full assessment of your gum health
  • Thorough scaling to remove plaque and tartar above and below the gum-line
  • Polishing to remove stains from tea, coffee, red wine and tobacco
  • Personalised brushing and flossing coaching
  • Advice on the best products for you
  • An oral cancer screening as part of your care

3Treating gum disease

For patients with established gum disease (periodontitis), we offer focused periodontal treatment — deeper cleaning, root surface debridement and a tailored maintenance plan. Many patients see bleeding stop and gums tighten back up within just a few weeks of starting treatment at our Forest Hill practice.

Your treatment journey

From first call to final reveal — your dental hygiene journey

  1. 1

    Assess

    We measure your gum health and check for any signs of disease.

  2. 2

    Clean

    Thorough scaling removes tartar, bacteria and biofilm above and below the gum-line.

  3. 3

    Polish

    Stains are buffed away to leave your teeth feeling smooth and looking brighter.

  4. 4

    Coach

    We share simple, personalised tips so you can keep things spotless at home.

Your questions, answered

Everything you wanted to know about hygienist

Ready when you are

Talk to a friendly clinician about your dental hygiene

No pressure, no jargon — just honest advice on what's possible, what it costs and how soon we can get started. Most enquiries are answered the same working day.

020 3143 0080

Forest Hill, London, SE23 3TW

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Our Credentials & Associations

Trusted, accredited and recognised

Private Dentistry Awards 2024 Finalist, Clinical Dentistry Awards 2023 Winner, Private Dentistry Awards 2022 Finalist, Aesthetic Dentistry Awards 2021, 2020 and 2019 Finalist