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Care for teeth and gums

Dental Hygiene

Professional dental hygiene helps remove plaque and hardened deposits from areas that can be difficult to clean thoroughly at home.

6,000+
Planned around your needs

Understand the options before deciding on treatment.

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Start with an assessment

A dental assessment helps clarify what is suitable, what the treatment can achieve and what care may be needed afterwards.

Your options

Support for a cleaner, healthier mouth

An effective routine combines professional cleaning when needed with practical habits you can maintain at home.

Professional cleaning

A hygiene appointment can remove hardened deposits and plaque build-up from tooth surfaces and around the gumline.

For areas difficult to clean

Professional cleaning and home care

Both play a role in oral hygiene, but they do different jobs and work best together.

Consideration
Main role
When it happens
Treatment time
Repairs
Stain resistance
Often considered for

Professional hygiene

Removes deposits that home brushing cannot fully clear.

Remove plaque and hardened tartar
During a dental hygiene appointment
Can often be completed directly in one visit
Can often be repaired directly
Can pick up stain over time
Edge, gap, shape and proportion changes

Daily home care

Disrupts plaque build-up between dental appointments.

Control fresh plaque every day
At home, as part of your routine
Usually involves planning, preparation and laboratory stages
Damage may require laboratory repair or replacement
Generally more stain-resistant
Broader shape, colour and surface changes
What to expect

A clear plan built around your needs and oral health

Your appointment should reflect the condition of your teeth and gums, with advice you can use in your everyday routine.

Review your oral health during dental treatment Step 01
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Review your oral health

Discuss your current routine and any bleeding, tenderness, sensitivity or other concerns.

Clean teeth and gumline during dental treatment Step 02
02

Clean teeth and gumline

The hygienist removes accessible plaque and hardened deposits, adapting the approach to your needs.

Plan your home routine during dental treatment Step 03
03

Plan your home routine

Get practical guidance on brushing and cleaning between teeth to help maintain the result.

Shaping and polishing composite bonding at Fresh Dental Step 04
04

Shape & Polish

Once set, the bonding is refined, shaped and polished so the surface and sheen sit naturally alongside your other teeth.

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Common questions

Questions about this treatment

These answers cover common considerations. Your own suitability and treatment plan should be discussed with a dental professional.

The right interval depends on your oral health, gum condition and how well plaque is controlled at home. Ask your dental team what schedule is appropriate for you.

Removing surface stains and deposits may make teeth look cleaner, but a hygiene clean does not bleach natural tooth colour.

Some people feel sensitivity or tenderness, particularly if gums are inflamed or deposits are extensive. Tell the hygienist if you feel discomfort.

No. Hygiene appointments focus on cleaning and prevention. Dental check-ups assess your wider oral health and identify problems that may need treatment.

Need advice for your situation? Ask about suitability, alternatives, aftercare and the likely costs before making a decision.

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