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Cleaning

Simple Scale with fluoride varnish                    £12

With dentist
  

Scale and polish                                                      £40

With hygienist
  

Prevention Better Than a Cure

We are keen to promote excellent standards of oral hygiene
as this is the key to maintaining good oral health. Integral to
this is our team of hygienists who provide education and advice
on the care of teeth and gums.
                                                                                                                     
If necessary at your examination your dentist will carry out a simple scale to remove any tartar
build up and stains. However, your dentist may recommend you to visit one of our hygienists for
further cleaning after assessing the health of your gums.


Gingivitis
Gingivitis or ‘Gum Disease’ is a condition in which your gums
become red, inflamed and swollen, often causing your gums
to bleed when you brush your teeth. It is caused by the build
up of plaque on the teeth. Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria,
which causes gum irritation if not cleaned.

When plaque is not removed it becomes calcified and hardens
to form tartar. Tartar cannot be removed by brushing and flossing
alone; it requires removal by a dentist or hygienist, a procedure
known as scaling.


Treatment
Gingivitis can be treated with a good oral hygiene routine and a visit to the hygienist will help
you to achieve this.


Periodontitis
If gingivitis is not treated it may progress to a condition called periodontitis. This is when the
infection spreads to the underlying tissue and bone. It can cause your teeth to become loose
and eventually fall out.

Tartar build up

Gingivitis

The most recent adult dental survey found that 54% of the population over age 16
had moderate signs of periodontal disease in one or more teeth (Department of
Health Statistics)