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.
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
Assess
We measure your gum health and check for any signs of disease.
2
Clean
Thorough scaling removes tartar, bacteria and biofilm above and below the gum-line.
3
Polish
Stains are buffed away to leave your teeth feeling smooth and looking brighter.
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
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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.