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If you love the sensation of a dentist’s clean, you should visit a hygienist on a regular basis. When you visit your dentist they give your teeth a quick clean and polish, which leaves them lovely and smooth and gloss. A hygiene treatment can really improve the look of your smile while also reducing your risk of dental diseases.
We may recommend dental hygiene sessions if you have gum disease, you have a high risk of developing gum disease or you have staining caused by smoking or poor oral hygiene. You can also book hygiene sessions to keep your mouth clean and your teeth healthy and strong or to banish bad breath.

What do dental hygienists do?

Dental hygienists are experts in oral hygiene. They use a range of cleaning treatments and techniques to remove plaque, tartar and harmful bacteria from the mouth and they can also provide advice about giving up smoking, diet and nutrition and brushing and flossing. Dental hygienists also offer preventative dental treatments and treatment for bad breath.

What are the benefits of seeing a dental hygienist?

Seeing a dental hygienist is beneficial for the aesthetic of your smile as well as your oral health. Intensive cleaning treatments delivered by hygienists are much more effective and powerful than brushing at home and they leave your mouth fresh and clean and your teeth gleaming and white. Hygienists also play a very important role in the treatment of severe decay and gum disease and they work with dentists to provide the best possible care for patients.
Your dental hygienist at Baker Street Dental Clinic in the heart of London can also help with factors related to oral health, such as choosing oral hygiene products, adapting your diet to reduce the risk of decay and gum disease and smoking cessation.