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Dental hygiene services

You won’t believe just how clean and fresh your mouth will feel after hygiene therapy at Higher Lane Dental Practice. Our range of hygiene services will help keep your teeth sparkling and your gums healthy. To make things a little easier, we offer patients a bespoke dental hygiene menu from which you can choose a clean that suits you best.

Our experienced dental hygienists promote oral health and give you the skills and the confidence you need to maintain the healthy mouths of your whole family.

You can access our hygiene services as often as you like for that squeaky clean feeling.

Less risk of gum disease

Bleeding gums and other gum problems are something we take very seriously here at Higher Lane Dental Practice. Hygiene therapy may 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 easily controlled.

By teaching children the most effective brushing techniques from a young age, they will take these skills into adulthood. We can provide preventative education and show parents how to lead by example when brushing and flossing at home. 

Our high quality dental care services will help to keep mouths free from tooth decay and gum disease. Hygiene therapy 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.

A fresher, sparkling, healthier smile

A fresher, healthier smile starts with expert hygiene care.

At Higher Lane Dental Practice, our friendly hygienists provide gentle, thorough cleanings that leave your teeth feeling smooth, fresh, and sparkling. Whether it’s your regular visit or part of a tailored care plan, our hygiene appointments help keep your mouth in top condition.

We remove plaque, tartar, and stains – even from those hard-to-reach areas – and offer practical advice on brushing, flossing, and caring for dental work like implants, dentures, bridges, or braces. We’re also here to support your overall wellbeing with guidance on diet and smoking cessation.

We’re proud to offer Airflow® polishing, a modern, comfortable method that uses a fine mist of warm water, air, and gentle powder (erythritol or sodium bicarbonate) to lift away plaque, stains, and harmful biofilm. This advanced technique reaches under the gum line and between teeth with minimal discomfort – helping to prevent cavities and gum disease for up to 90 days.

Using disclosing agents, we can show you where bacteria accumulates, then thoroughly remove it using this innovative system. Quick, effective, and non-invasive, Airflow leaves your mouth feeling truly clean – and your smile looking its best.

Deep clean with Airflow

AIRFLOW® is a modern, comfortable way to give your teeth and gums a deep clean — without discomfort or harsh scraping.

It gently removes plaque, stains, and early buildup from teeth, implants, restorations, and braces, even in hard-to-reach areas like between teeth, around the gumline, and in deep grooves.

Using a fine powder called PLUS powder, AIRFLOW® is safe to use on all areas of the mouth, including the gums, tongue, and palate. It also helps us detect early signs of tooth decay or white spots, so we can prevent problems before they become more serious.

This advanced treatment protects the health of your natural teeth, implants, and gums — giving you a cleaner, fresher smile in a gentle, minimally invasive way.

Dental Hygiene FAQ

  • Attending regular hygiene check-ups helps maintain your oral health, as well as prevents infections and diseases. Hygiene therapy forms part a of preventative approach to keep your smile happy and healthy. If you avoid visiting the dentist for hygiene appointments, it could potentially lead to undiscovered infections, diseases or even undetected mouth cancer. The best way to prevent dental problems and achieve good oral hygiene is to visit us regularly.

  • Depending on your level of oral hygiene, we will recommend a check-up to be booked every 3 to 6 months. This way we can use preventative care to eliminate diseases or infections. Brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day will tackle the cleanliness and appearance of your teeth. However, what you cannot see in the mirror requires our recommended twice a year hygienist visit to maintain your dental health and keep your whole mouth happy.

  • Oral hygiene check-ups are just as important for implants as they are for teeth. Bacteria can accumulate around the implants which can lead to infections potentially threatening the success of the rehabilitation.

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