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The primary role of our Dental Hygienists Joanna and Jill and Hygiene Therapists Kelly and Chloe is to provide preventative care and control of oral health to our patients. Ensuring that you have a stable and healthy mouth. Not only to give your teeth and gums a much more thorough clean than you can achieve at home but also to spot early warning signs of more serious developments such as gum disease and even oral cancer.
At Larkham House Dental Practice, our dental hygienists provide professional preventive care to keep your teeth and gums healthy, prevent disease, and help you maintain a confident smile. They work closely with our dentists to ensure every patient receives a tailored care plan.
Good dental hygiene is proven to be one of the most important ways of preventing long term dental problems. Dental hygiene involves the health of your teeth, gums, and mouth and can even extend to your throat. Poor oral hygiene can lead to not only embarrassing symptoms which would interfere with your social life, making it difficult to eat and speak but serious conditions, affecting your overall health. So, maintaining good dental hygiene is critical.
Poor oral hygiene can cause:
As part of our professional dental team, all our dental hygienists and hygiene therapists work hand in hand with our dentists offering expert advice and support to all our patients.
Our hygienists offer a wide range of treatments, including:
Remove plaque and tartar buildup for cleaner, healthier teeth.
Gentle, effective removal of stains and biofilm.
Strengthen enamel and prevent cavities.
Personalized advice for brushing, flossing, and home care.
Spot issues before they worsen.
Check for any unusual lesions to detect oral cancer early.
Our hygienists focus on preventive care, ensuring your teeth and gums stay strong for years to come.
Poor oral hygiene can lead to the mouth becoming a bacterial breeding ground and, if neglected or oral hygiene is ignored, it can lead to gum disease (also known as periodontal disease or periodontitis).
Bacteria associated with periodontitis can enter the bloodstream via bleeding gums and have been linked to the following conditions:
After changes in dental legislation, ‘Direct Access’ means our fully trained and competent dental hygienists and dental therapists can see you without first having to see a dentist for a referral. So, you don’t need to be referred by your dentist, have a dentist’s prescription or even be registered with Larkham House Dental Practice.
No referral is required. You can book directly with one of our dental hygienists, making it easy to maintain your oral health on a regular basis.
The frequency depends on your individual needs:
Most patients benefit from visits every 6–12 months.
Patients with gum disease or other conditions may require more frequent visits.
Your hygienist will create a plan tailored to your oral health.
Most patients find cleaning and scaling comfortable. For those with sensitivity, our hygienists can use numbing gels or local aesthetic to ensure a pain-free experience.
GBT is a modern, gentle cleaning technique that removes biofilm, plaque, and stains efficiently using a controlled stream of water, air, and fine powder. It’s faster, more comfortable, and highly effective compared to traditional methods.
While hygienists cannot prescribe medication, they play a vital role in assessing oral health and working with dentists to plan treatment when issues are detected.
