Keeping your teeth clean at home is an important part of looking after your smile — but it’s only part of the picture.
Even with regular brushing and flossing, plaque can build up in hard-to-reach areas and harden into tartar, which can’t be removed at home.
At Smile Society, hygiene appointments focus on removing this build-up safely and supporting long-term gum health.
Regular hygiene visits can help to:
Professional cleaning acts as a preventative safety net, helping to keep your teeth and gums in a stable, healthy condition.
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We assess your gums and identify any areas of plaque build-up, inflammation or early signs of gum disease.
Plaque and tartar are carefully removed, including from areas around and below the gum line where needed.
You’ll be given personalised guidance on how to maintain your oral health between visits.
We assess your gums and identify any areas of plaque build-up, inflammation or early signs of gum disease.
Plaque and tartar are carefully removed, including from areas around and below the gum line where needed.
You’ll be given personalised guidance on how to maintain your oral health between visits.
Hygiene appointments are about more than just cleaning; they’re about supporting your long-term oral health.
At Smile Society, we take time to explain what’s happening in your mouth and how you can maintain healthy teeth and gums in a way that fits into your daily routine.
If early signs of gum disease are identified, we can guide you towards appropriate care and help prevent it from progressing further.
Our aim is to help you maintain healthy gums, comfortable teeth and a smile that feels well looked after.
Plaque build-up is the main cause of gum disease.
If not removed, it can begin to irritate the gums and, over time, may affect the bone supporting the teeth.
Regular hygiene care helps prevent this process, alongside consistent home care.
If gum disease is identified early, it can often be managed with professional cleaning and improved oral hygiene. You can learn more about this on our gum disease treatment page.
For more advanced cases, we may recommend periodontal care, which focuses on managing deeper gum and bone health.
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Many patients benefit from hygiene appointments every 3–6 months, although this may vary depending on your needs.
Brushing removes plaque from the surfaces of the teeth, but it can be difficult to clean between teeth and along the gum line effectively.
Over time, plaque can harden into tartar, which requires professional cleaning to remove.
Hygiene treatment is usually comfortable, although you may notice some sensitivity if your gums are inflamed.
This typically improves as your gum health improves.
Yes. Regular hygiene visits are one of the most effective ways to prevent gum disease or catch it early.
Hygiene care focuses on prevention and early-stage gum health.
Periodontal treatment is used for more advanced gum disease and involves more in-depth care.
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