Hygienists play a major role in preventing and treating gum disease, a primary cause of tooth loss in the UK.

At our surgery in Hungerford, our experienced hygienists will remove the tartar and plaque that is the main cause of gingivitis and periodontal disease, professionally cleaning your teeth by giving them a ‘scale and polish’. If necessary, they may organise a dental x-ray and carry out other therapies like fissure sealants and fluoride treatments.

Just as important as treating the symptoms they can also advise you on the best way to clean your teeth to remove plaque that leads to tartar (however old we are, there’s usually something we could improve) and are even able to discuss how your diet may be affecting your oral – and wider – health.