A quick scale and polish every six months is not quite enough to keep your gums in great shape. A staggering 93% of adults with natural teeth show at least one sign of gum disease in the UK. It can include bleeding gums, plaque build-up or early gum pockets. Even over a quarter of adults already have signs of developing periodontal disease.
A professional dental hygiene cleaning service can remove the tartar you can see, but it cannot undo months of skipped flossing or avoiding the dentist until something hurts. Data states that more than one in three people in the UK only book a dental appointment when there’s already a problem.
Healthy gums need more than a twice-yearly tidy-up. Your home routine should include brushing twice a day and flossing between your teeth. You should attend regular check ups before small dental concerns become complex dental issues requiring treatment.
Oradent Dental Care helps take your dental care beyond the dentist’s chair. From keeping plaque under control to supporting healthier gums between appointments, it is the smart way to make every dental cleaning last longer.
Allow us to explain that professional dental cleaning alone may not be enough to protect your gums.
All About Dental Hygiene Cleaning
Dental hygiene cleaning is not just a cosmetic polish. A professional scale and polish removes plaque and tartar. It also omits any bacterial biofilm from areas that ordinary brushing and flossing cannot reach around the gumline and between teeth.
Plaque hardens into tartar with time, this creates the ideal environment for harmful bacteria. This can lead to gingivitis, which is the earliest stage of gum disease. This can cause red, swollen or bleeding gums. If it is left untreated, gingivitis can progress to periodontitis. Here, the supporting tissues and bone around the teeth begin to break down.
During a dental cleaning appointment, a dentist or skilled hygienist uses specialised instruments. Deep cleaning techniques are recommended for more advanced gum disease. This procedure smooths the root surfaces and helps the gums to reattach. This also mitigates the risk of further bacterial build-up.
Regular dental hygiene cleaning visits also help to identify problems early. Patients can treat cavities, periodontal pockets, enamel wear and bad breath that are caused by bacteria. Routine appointments to advanced clinics like Oradent Dental Care reduce the risk of tooth loss, inflammation and costly restorative treatment.
Oradent Dental Care also believes that prevention is the foundation of long-term oral health. We tailor our dental hygiene cleaning appointments to assess the health of your gums too.
Here’s how targeted periodontal care can help protect your smile.
Professional Gum Treatment Beyond Dental Cleaning
The gums often need more targeted support. At Oradent Dental Care, our expert dentists offer a full range of periodontal treatments designed to deliver more than a routine dental cleaning.
- Comprehensive Scale and Polish
This is a reset button for your smile. Our hygienists remove plaque and bacterial deposits from the teeth and below the gumline with modern ultrasonic equipment. This helps to reduce inflammation and freshen breath. Ultimately it lowers the risk of future gum problems.
- Airflow Stain Removal
Our Airflow treatment lifts stubborn surface stains without damaging the enamel, removing those stubborn tea, coffee and red wine stains. It can be combined with a standard dental hygiene cleaning appointment for a brighter as well as cleaner finish or as a standalone treatment for a quick refresh.
- Gum Diseases and Deep Cleaning
Our dental hygienists can recommend deep cleaning and root surface debridement if you have bleeding gums or any early signs of periodontitis. This treatment removes bacteria from beneath the gumline. The treatment encourages the gums to get reattached after cleaning the gum pockets. Local anaesthetic is available too, so your comfort is always prioritised.
Healthy gums love consistency. Oradent Dental Care’s membership plans make it even easier to stay on top of regular dental hygiene appointments and preventative care. This helps you maintain healthy teeth and gums long-term. With daily appointments, some Saturday availability and experienced clinicians across all our clinics, looking after your gums has never been easier.
A polished smile can be satisfying and healthy gums are essential. Benefit from a personalised approach for long-term oral wellness with Oradent Dental Care.
Get in touch with us today to book a comprehensive dental hygiene appointment with our dental professionals. Invest in a smile that is not just clean but genuinely healthy from within.
