Kishan Patel
Clinical Director Orthodontics
PREVENTION & GUM HEALTH
Dental hygiene & gum health
Hygiene appointments support gum health, fresher breath, stain control and the long-term stability of natural teeth, restorations and implants.
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WHY HYGIENE MATTERS
Protect the foundations of your smile.
Regular professional cleaning helps remove plaque and tartar that cannot be managed fully at home and gives the team an opportunity to reinforce the techniques that keep gums healthy between visits.
- Maintain healthy gums
- Help control bad breath
- Reduce plaque and tartar build-up
- Support stain removal
- Improve brushing and interdental cleaning technique
- Support the maintenance of implants and restorative work
YOUR APPOINTMENT
Cleaning, prevention and practical advice.
Depending on your needs, an appointment may include periodontal assessment, professional cleaning, scale and polish, optional Airflow stain removal and tailored home-care advice.
GUM HEALTH
Bleeding gums are information, not something to ignore.
If gum disease is suspected, the hygienist and dentist can work together to assess severity, improve plaque control and determine whether deeper periodontal treatment is needed.
MAINTENANCE
The appointment works best when the home routine does too.
Electric brushing, floss or interdental brushes and a recall interval based on your risk all form part of prevention. The right interval varies between patients.
FEES & FINANCE
Clear from the beginning.
The current Iconic Smiles fee guide lists this treatment from the amount shown. Exact fees depend on clinical complexity, materials and your final plan.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Useful answers before you decide.
How much is a hygienist appointment?+
The current fee guide lists hygienist appointments from £65.
Can hygiene remove staining?+
Professional cleaning and optional stain-removal techniques can improve many external stains, although they do not change the natural shade of the teeth.
Is hygiene important with implants?+
Yes. Implant maintenance depends on good plaque control and regular professional review.
Meet the clinicians
Three disciplines.
One joined-up plan.
Implant, restorative and orthodontic expertise brought together around one patient.
Meet the team
Kishan Patel
Vishal Patel
Clinical Director Restorative & Cosmetic Dentistry
Mayur Pandya
Clinical Director Implant & Reconstructive Dentistry
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YOUR NEXT STEP
Protect what you have. Keep it healthy, clean and maintainable.
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