We have an experienced team of caring dental hygienists who provide thorough dental hygienist cleaning services; the classic “scale & polish” supported by modern Air Polishing technology.
They will also provide you with detailed oral health advice specific to you.
Regular hygienist appointments are crucial to help prevent gum disease and gingivitis (irritated, sore, bleeding gums). Your dentist/hygienist will recommend how often you should visit the dental hygienist based on the health of your gums. Most people attend dental hygiene appointments every six months, but this may vary depending on your specific case.
Not only that – increasingly scientists are finding links between poor oral health and other systemic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and even Alzheimer’s disease – making good oral hygiene crucial for overall health and wellbeing.
Your hygienist will examine your gums thoroughly and may take some measurements of the 'pockets' of your gums. This is an important part of the appointment to check whether your scores are stable over time
Scaling: Your hygienist will scale in the pockets, crevices and tricky to reach areas that are difficult to access
Polishing: She will then polish your teeth using our new ‘Air Polishing’ system to make your teeth feel shiny and sparkly!
Your hygienist provide you with oral health advice tailored specifically to your individual needs. Little ‘food traps’ between teeth can cause cavities and your hygienist will advise you on how to clean these tricky areas, for example with floss or specialised brushes
If you have bleeding, inflamed gums that hurt when you chew, and if problems persist despite your best efforts at maintaining a good oral hygiene routine, you may need more intensive, advanced treatment.
At Dentistry on the Grove, we provide a wide range of dental and hygienist treatments for patients across Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch and the surrounding areas.
Address
Dentistry on the Grove
42 Southbourne Grove
Bournemouth, Dorset
BH6 3RT
Patient Car Park Postcode BH6 5AB
Phone number
01202 443882
Email
hello@dentistryonthegrove.uk
The frequency of hygiene appointments varies depending on your oral health and risk of gum disease. Many patients benefit from hygiene visits every six months, while others with gum disease may require more regular maintenance appointments. Your dentist or hygienist will recommend how many hygiene maintenance appointments you should have, based on your oral health and gum measurements.
Bleeding gums are a sign that you have inflammation around the gums, likely caused by gingivitis (the early stages of gum disease). It’s important to have a dental check-up and to schedule a hygienist appointment to assess and get advice on the problem. Certain medications such as blood thinners can also cause bleeding gums, as can brushing too hard.
Yes, if left untreated, advanced gum disease can damage the bone and tissues supporting the teeth, potentially leading to tooth loss over time. Early treatment and ongoing maintenance are important for protecting oral health.
Yes, smoking is a major risk factor for gum disease and can affect healing following treatment. Smoking may also mask some symptoms of gum disease, making it harder to detect in the early stages.
Yes, we have membership plans to take care of your routine dental & hygiene appointments that also offer a discount on treatment
