Dental Hygiene

At Kent Smile Studio, we believe that the best approach to oral health care is through prevention.

Whilst this includes home brushing and flossing, regular visits to see your hygienist will help to lower the risks of gum disease, decay and related problems. To have truly healthy gums, it is necessary to remove hardened bacteria from the teeth and the gum line, and this can only be achieved with the help of a dental hygienist.

Seeing the hygienist at Kent Smile Studio is a relaxed experience with plenty of opportunities to discuss your oral care and to ask any related questions. Our dental hygienists will also be able to advise you on how to improve your oral health and suggest oral health products to suit your needs.

Our experienced dental hygienists will work with you to:

• Plan your treatment schedule to make sure your teeth and gums are healthy.
• Customise treatments according to your individual needs, whether based on age or medical requirements.
• Provide a professional scale and polish which removes tartar from your teeth and gum line. It is an essential preventative treatment to keep gum disease at bay.
• Discuss and explain ways to improve your oral health care regimen at home, including dietary advice and correct brushing and flossing techniques to maintain oral health and fresh breath.
• In recent years, there has been an increasing amount of medical research which has linked gum disease with significant health issues (strokes, heart disease and Alzheimer’s). Keeping your mouth clean and healthy is therefore beneficial for your teeth and gums and your general health as well.

If you wish to see a hygienist at either our Maidstone or Chatham practice, please contact us at the numbers below, and we’ll be pleased to arrange your appointment.