NHS & PRIVATE DENTAL PRACTICE
At Slipshoe Street Dental Practise we look to make sure our patients are full aware of the detail around Hygienist appointments. If you need more info please contact us.
Hygienist visits
Our experienced hygienists help you treat and prevent oral diseases.
Visit our Dental Hygienists for thorough and professional cleaning. Regular cleaning with our hygienists helps prevent dental disease and leave your mouth feeling amazing!
Regular visits to the Hygienist for thorough and professional clean are very important as they remove plaque and tartar in areas which are difficult to reach with normal brushing. This can prevent cavities, gum disease, bad breath and keep dental work from failing. Studies also show that poor gum health can have an detrimental effect on your general health
Our experienced hygienist works closely with your regular dentist to treat areas that may require special attention. Not only will our experienced hygienist gently clean your teeth and gums but they can also remove those stubborn stains caused by tobacco, wine or tea and coffee. They will also make an assessment on your current daily oral hygiene and advise you how to improve your daily hygiene with the use of interdental brushes, flossing or brushing techniques.
Regular Hygiene visits will not only keep your mouth healthy but also boost your self-confidence.
We have recently introduced Airflow/Air-polishing, see information below.
Air-flow/Air-polishing
Airflow uses a combination of water, compressed air and fine powder particles of
sodium bicarbonate, glycine or erythritol to clean the teeth of stains and the plaque biofilm.
It’s more effective at stain removal in comparison to normal polish and especially in
patients with heavy staining caused by tobacco use, coffee, tea and wine staining. The benefit is that it can reduce the time of treatment in those cases, leaving the teeth much brighter without spending lots of time or using abrasive polishing paste/powder during the hygiene session.
The key benefits for patients:
- Efficient stain and plaque removal: Air-polishing effectively removes surface stains, especially heavy stain and biofilm /plaque faster than traditional rubber cup polishing, leaving teeth brighter and cleaner.
- Gentler and less abrasive: Our airflow powders are much less abrasive to enamel, restorations and soft tissue compared to polishing pastes. Patients find it much more comfortable and effective than traditional polishing, especially those with more sensitive teeth.
- Better access: The fine jet can reach areas conventional instruments find difficult to reach such as around orthodontic braces, fixed retainers or crowded teeth.
- Time saving: The process of removing stain, especially heavy stain (tobacco, tea, Coffee, wine) is typically faster than when using polishing cups or brushes.
Ask your dentist/hygienist about airflow!
Preventive Care
Here at Slipshoe Street we put prevention of disease and maintenance of oral/dental health above all else. This can help prevent the need for treatment.
