Hygienist Treatments

Keeping your teeth and gums clean. Good oral hygiene will prevent dental decay, periodontal disease and is essential for preserving gums and the bone which keeps your teeth secure in your mouth. If you smoke, you are likely to have dental problems. You are urged in the strongest terms to stop smoking. If you continue to smoke you are likely to lose teeth. Your doctor can prescribe help for you to give-up smoking. Toothbrush – consider a powered brush OR choose a manual toothbrush which Has a head size that feels comfortable and allows you to reach the back teeth Has soft or medium nylon bristles Children up to 10 years old need an adult to brush their teeth for them every day Children over the age of 6 can use adult toothpaste.

1. Every time you come to the dentist for a check up, the dentist will check your BPE (Basic Periodontal Examination) which means putting a probe into the spaces between your teeth and the gums.
2. If your BPE score is 3 – 4, except for something called “false pocketing” you will be deemed to have periodontal (gum) disease. You will then be referred to the hygienists treatment ON THE NHS.
3. If you are on benefits which provide you with free treatment, you will not pay for this treatment. If you normally pay for your NHS treatment, then it will form part of your normal charges.

• Band 1 – one appointment with the hygienist after seeing the dentist = £26.80
• Band 2 – two appointments with the hygienist after seeing the dentist = £73.50

NOTE:These appointments are NOT prescribed for cosmetic reasons and do NOT include scaling and polishing.

It is possible for another dentist’s patient to see our hygienist. Your dentist would have to complete the form PH2 which we have prepared to make things simple. This would constitute a referral to our hygienist, thereby complying with the General Dental Council regulations. This can be downloaded here. You can then call us to make your appointment, these can be multiple within one year of the date of referral. Payment must be made by credit card in advance and is only refundable if 24 hours notice is given (8 working hours).  For appointments on a Monday, the cancellation must be made by the preceding Friday lunchtime (1pm). You will forfeit your payment if this is not done. There is an accompanying explanatory leaflet, PH1 which can also be downloaded here and should be read carefully for full conditions.