Dental Hygiene

At Henley Reach Dental we understand that oral hygiene is vital for your dental health and your overall wellbeing too. We prefer to prevent problems from occurring rather than simply fixing things when they go wrong. We recommend regular dental visits for examinations and hygiene treatments to ensure your mouth, teeth and gums remain in great condition.

Hygiene therapy

Bleeding gums and other gum problems are something we take very seriously. Hygiene therapy will reduce the risk of developing several serious medical conditions linked with gum disease.

A surprising 90 per cent of us suffer from gum disease at some point in our lives but with carefully considered dental care, the risks can be reduced. Our high quality dental hygiene services will help to keep your mouth free from tooth decay and gum disease, it can also prevent and treat bad breath.

Through a combination of our skill and care, plus your own oral hygiene efforts at home, you can ensure your teeth and gums remain in tip-top condition for life. Instead of filling decayed teeth, we believe in investing time improving your oral care routine. This way all our patients can maintain a healthy, happy mouth.

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What is the role of a Dental Hygienist?

Dental Hygienists are specially trained to work with Dentists in giving dental care to their patients. They play a very important role and are mainly concerned with ensuring and maintaining impeccable oral health.

Dental Hygienists have both clinical and health promotional responsibilities. Clinically they help to treat and prevent periodontal (gum) disease by scaling and polishing teeth; they can take dental radiographs and undertake monitoring and screening procedures.

Dental Hygienists are also permitted to apply topical fluorides and fissure sealants in order to reduce dental caries (tooth decay). Their Health Promotional role includes motivating and encouraging individuals and groups in oral health practices including oral hygiene and diet advice.

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Why is this treatment so important?

Regular professional cleaning, combined with motivation and advice on how to improve your dental care routine at home will produce huge dental benefits.

Research has shown that good dental health significantly reduces the risk of filling replacement, new cavities, gum recession, food trapping and teeth drifting.

Gum disease is also linked to Heart disease and there are concerns about poor gum health and pregnancy.

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How much does it cost?

Please refer to our price list for a session with our Hygienist, further visits may be required.

We recommend you visit your dental hygienist regularly as research shows that a clean and healthy mouth is the simplest way to stop expensive dental repairs.

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Airflow®

Airflow® is more advanced than a traditional scale and polish, cleaning even the out of reach areas of your mouth. If you have found your teeth are starting to discolour from things like tea, coffee and smoking, the Airflow® system is the perfect solution.

Airflow® targets discolouration and plaque that can’t be removed by any toothbrush. The additional benefit of Airflow® for anyone who is a little nervous of the dentist is that it is a fast, safe and pain-free service that makes your teeth shine brighter than ever, in less than 20 minutes!

If you like the squeaky-clean feel of professionally cleaned teeth, then make an appointment with one of our dental hygienists today.

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AIRFLOW® FAQ's

How does AIRFLOW® clean my teeth?
AIRFLOW® works through the projection of tiny carbonated particles and water pressure combined in a high-powered jet which gently but effectively removes stains from teeth, including hard to reach areas. The AIRFLOW® Teeth Cleaning system provides incredible results without any risk of damaging your teeth. The results are immediate and the difference is noticeable as soon as the AIRFLOW® dental treatment has been completed.

Does it hurt?
Unlike the traditional scale and polish that uses dental tools to remove plaque and stains from your teeth, AIRFLOW® is a fast and non-invasive method of cleaning, it is ideal for anyone who suffers from sensitive teeth.

How long will the treatment take?
We can usually complete an AIRFLOW® clean within 30 minutes.

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