The Ivory Clinic utilise highly professional clinicians and high-quality equipment in a state-of-the-art building. You will be sure that your teeth will be thoroughly cleaned, promoting your oral health and protecting your teeth.
A hygienist appointment will be undertaken by your dentist or a dental hygienist. A dental hygienist is a professional qualified to perform this specific procedure.
We offer two types of hygiene appointments at The Ivory Clinic.
The procedure of a scale and polish does not hurt; however, your mouth may feel a little strange for a while afterwards, whilst your mouth adapts to your newly cleaned teeth, and it may cause some minor soreness in the gums. Generally speaking, a hygiene visit will feel cleansing and refreshing, and you’ll appreciate your newly smooth teeth.
It’s possible that there could be some bleeding, depending on the health of your gums. However, this bleeding is usually minimal. Bleeding may occur when brushing for the next few days, and this is entirely normal. If your gums continue to bleed for more than 48 hours after the procedure, call your dentist.
We have an excellent facility in Hounslow, on 114 Whitton Road.
We always require patients to have an examination before a hygiene visit. Your dentist will check that your enamel is strong enough to withstand the procedure. In the unlikely event that they cannot, they will advise alternative treatments or give you advice on improving your oral well-being.
A hygiene visit will help remove staining and yellowing, as well as remove bacteria, which will prevent further decay. An Airflow® appointment will also remove staining to a further extent, to a standard scale and polish. However, to achieve even whiter teeth, we advise using our boutique whitening treatment; we are one of the top providers of teeth whitening in Hounslow.
A scale and polish are generally not offered to adults on the NHS. However, our prices are very competitive and provide a private scale and polish in Hounslow from £70.
Should you have healthy teeth, the answer is generally no. A dental hygiene appointment will not affect other treatments; in fact, a scale and polish is often advised for specific treatments, such as professional teeth whitening.
If you have not had an examination in the last six months, one will need to be performed before the hygiene appointment, and during this examination, your dentist will determine whether or not a hygiene visit is advisable.
For excellent service and to book a hygiene appointment, call our booking line on 020 8894 4924.
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