Hygienist Service in Colindale
Keeping your teeth clean and your gums healthy
While a dentist will look after the health of your teeth, a dental hygienist will focus more on the gums and jawbone. These are important because they form the foundation for your teeth and can affect your entire oral health.
By paying attention to the health of your gums and your oral hygiene routine, our dental hygienists hope to reduce your chances of getting gum disease, which is the number one cause for tooth loss. Hygienists will also help with bleeding gums, stained teeth, tooth decay, and bad breath.
You should aim to visit a hygienist twice a year, and this together with a thorough oral hygiene at home can help maintain maximum oral health.
Typical hygienist treatments at COCO Dental, Colindale
At COCO Dental in Colindale, our expert dental hygienists will carry out these common treatments:
Scaling and polishing your teeth
This common and painless procedure is carried out to remove hardened plaque. It not only improves the look of your teeth but also prevents more plaque from forming.
Removing stains from your teeth
A thorough clean and polish will usually take about 30 minutes. Removing stains makes your teeth look better and helps to keep them healthy. At COCO Dental, we now offer the latest form of teeth cleaning—Airflow. This treatment combines the use of compressed air, water, and fine powder particles to effectively remove heavy staining caused by tea, coffee, red wine, and smoking. Airflow is a good option to consider if you have sensitive teeth, as there is no direct contact with your teeth. As a thorough dental clean, Airflow makes a good alternative to teeth whitening too.
Checking your teeth for any signs of bleeding, swelling or inflammation
which are common signs of gum disease
Identifying and treating the different stages of gum disease
The first stage is known as gingivitis and is where gums become red and inflamed. If gingivitis is left untreated, it can develop into periodontitis, where the gums become further infected and tooth loss can occur.
Making recommendations for your lifestyle and diet
can have implications for the health of your teeth. This may include tips to stop smoking, eating different foods or giving recommendations about thorough brushing and flossing to prevent the build-up of plaque on your teeth
Frequently Asked Questions about Hygienist Service
How can I prevent gum disease?
Why are my teeth so heavily stained and what can I do about it?
What is periodontitis and can it be treated?
Cost of Hygienist Service
Routine
| Treatment | Fee |
|---|---|
| New patient examination inc. x-rays | £45.00 |
| Routine examination inc. x-rays | £30.00 |
| OPG X-ray | £35.00 |
| Hygienist Scale & Polish | £75.00 |
| Air Polisher (available with all hygiene treatments) | £30.00 |
| Extended Hygiene Cleaning (per quarter – assessment needed) | £145.00 |
Why choose 
- Friendly, professional & welcoming team
- Flexible appointment times
- Interest Free Finance to help spread the cost