Hygiene Therapy

If you’re looking for a dental hygienist in the North East, South Tynside, South Shields, Jarrow and Hebburn. We offer direct access appointments with our lovely hygienists which means you can pop in for a spring clean even if you’re not registered with one of our Dentists – here’s one of our patients to tell you all about it!

Hand held instruments known as scalers and ultrasonics to clean the teeth. Local anaesthetic (numbing) to control sensitivity.

• Eliminating the infection present
• Controlling further infections and bone loss
• Reducing swollen and bleeding gums
• Reducing bad breath
• Avoiding tooth loss
• Decreasing the risk for diseases associated with periodontal disease
• such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis
• Decreasing the risk in pregnant women of low preterm low birth weight babies

Gingivitis occurs when plaque is allowed to build up around a tooth and create a sticky layer which causes a gum infection.

Periodontitis occurs in susceptible patients when a long-term gum infection is not treated. Infection and resultant inflammation lead to loss of ligament and bone around the root of your tooth.

• Genetics

• Smoking

• Diabetes

• Medications

• Stress

• Poor Oral Hygiene