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Hygiene Harley Street, London W1

  • Our team of hygienists are here to put you back in control of your dental health.
  • We want to give you a healthy smile that looks and feels wonderful!
  • Direct Access – did you know, you can book an appointment with one of our hygienists even if you are not a patient of Harley Street Dental Studio.

How can we help?

What is a hygienist?

Hygienists are your smile’s best friend. They are dental professionals who are trained specifically in the art of keeping your teeth and gums clean and healthy. At your dental check-up, your hygienist will look out for the health of both your gums and teeth.

They provide a range of services like scaling and polishing to keep your overall oral health in top condition. They can also help you design a bespoke oral hygiene plan to prevent recurring problems like staining, bad breath, gum disease, plaque build-up and more.

Harley Street Dental Studio’s hygienists are armed with the powerful Airflow system – an innovative cleaning system that leaves you with that fresh-from-the-dentist feeling.

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Dental hygienist Lana

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Harley Street Dental Studio hygienist Lana

What can they do for me?

Many people think that a hygienist will just clean their teeth, in fact there is a lot more to it than that. Your hygienist is able to provide a thorough clean that will achieve more than you are able to with a toothbrush at home.
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  • Stain removal

    Drinking tea, coffee, red wine or fizzy drinks will gradually stain your teeth over time, your hygienist will be able to clean these stains away using natural products like baking soda for a whiter smile. Our hygienists also use the innovative AirFlow system which uses air, sodium bicarbonate and water together to clean stains from your teeth.

  • Fresh breath

    A clean mouth means fresher breath!

  • Prevention of gum disease

    Early signs of gum disease include bleeding gums when brushing. Your hygienist will test for this and if they spot symptoms, with regular appointments, they will be able to help deal with this before the disease has the chance to progress. It is important to pay attention to these symptoms as if left untreated, gum disease can lead to the movement or even the loss of teeth.

  • Oral hygiene plan

    We will work with your individual needs to create a tailor made plan for optimum maintenance of your oral hygiene. This includes recommending the right products, different types of brushes and showing you the most effective ways to use them.

  • Dietary advice

    The food we eat can affect our teeth, this could be through staining or acid erosion. If your diet has had a detrimental effect on your teeth, our hygienists can advise on changing your eating habits to prevent further harm.

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Hygiene routine

We all know that sometimes life gets in the way of the perfect oral hygiene routine which is why we are here for you and recommend a couple of appointments each year to help keep you on the right track. A thorough clean from the hygienist will make it easier for you to maintain a healthy mouth in-between visits. Improved oral hygiene could even mean fewer visits to the dentist!

When asked what they liked best about Harley Street Dental Studio, one patient had warm words for the great advice she receives from our hygienist, Sally Gross. She said: “I have never left without Sally giving me some useful advice, tips and starter props!”

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Hygienist FAQs

Why do my gums bleed after a hygienist appointment?

It is a common misconception that the hygienist makes your gums bleed. The bleeding is actually caused by your body’s protective response to plaque and bacteria on your teeth and gums. Any plaque that is not removed when brushing or flossing will irritate your gums and cause them to become inflamed and sometimes painful. As the hygienist removes this plaque, inflamed gums may bleed. With good brushing and regular visits to the hygienist this bleeding can be stopped.

My dentist cleans my teeth at check-ups so why do I need to see a hygienist?

Your dentist only has a limited amount of time to spend with you and their focus will be on assessing the health of your teeth to check the need for any restorations. They might provide a scale and polish, but this will be very quick. Your hygienist has a much longer appointment with you to spend time carrying out a thorough cleaning, they can also give you personalised advice on cleaning around bridges or implants and any special products that you should use.

Does it hurt?

Your hygiene treatment should not hurt. If you have particularly sensitive teeth or gums then we can use some anaesthetic to ease any pain. Please be sure to discuss this with your hygienist before and let them know during your treatment if anything is uncomfortable so that they can help you.

Why do they use electric instruments? My dentist cleans my teeth by hand.

Our hygienists will use an ultrasonic scaler to clean your teeth. This can be quite noisy and some people find that a little frightening but it is actually very gentle. This vibrates at a high frequency which makes it great at quickly and easily removing plaque and tartar, it is also kinder to your teeth than a manual scaler. A water jet washes away the plaque and also cools and soothes your gums during the treatment.

How long does a hygiene appointment take?

The length of your appointment will vary depending on your individual need, but this is usually between 45 minutes to 1 hour. The first time you come to see us we will dedicate a full hour to you so that we have time to thoroughly assess the health of your mouth and discuss your needs and concerns.

The hygienist always tells me to improve my brushing at home, but isn’t it their job to clean my teeth?

The main role of your hygienist is to support you in maintaining excellent oral hygiene, it is important that you work together. This includes giving you lots of tailored advice on how best to brush at home. A really good oral hygiene routine will mean that plaque does not build up on your teeth and calculus (solidified plaque) does not have the chance to develop. Minimising the amount of plaque and calculus on your teeth will also help to prevent gum disease which is one of the main causes of tooth loss. The treatments that your hygienist offers will give you a ‘clean slate’ to make this maintenance easier.

How often do I need to visit the hygienist?

This depends on the health and condition of your gums and can be as often as every 6 weeks or as few as every 6 months.

People are talking about us

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Richard Hoggins

First time back since COVID. The practice remains a first class organisation. Everyone from the receptionists, assistants and Mark Hughes were…

First time back since COVID. The practice remains a first class organisation. Everyone from the receptionists, assistants and Mark Hughes were friendly, professional and made a nervous patient feel at ease. It was as if I had never been away. I would thoroughly recommend the Harley St Dental Studio to anyone, particularly those of a nervous disposition.

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tom hartwell

I was terrified of dentists all my life and always found excuses to miss my dental appointments until I met Dr Sandra Garcia. She is different,…

I was terrified of dentists all my life and always found excuses to miss my dental appointments until I met Dr Sandra Garcia. She is different, she listened and only recommended what I really needed. She is a compassionate and caring person and a truly outstanding cosmetic dentist. I count myself lucky to have found her. I am very happy to recommend Dr Garcia to anyone looking for a beautiful smile. I now have one!!!

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Rose M

I wouldn’t go anywhere else! I had an extraction with Dr Paul Wilson and he the absolute best.I moved to London from the US a year ago and…

I wouldn’t go anywhere else! I had an extraction with Dr Paul Wilson and he the absolute best.I moved to London from the US a year ago and didn’t think anything of a tooth that started to become increasingly more painful, until one day I could no longer bear the pain. I got in to an emergency appointment and Dr Wilson was great.My glands were swollen and my tooth needed to be extracted, He put me on antibiotics and explained every step of the way what I will expect with this tooth and he was spot on. The day of the extraction I was terrified but again Dr Wilson was very calming and explained Everything. He pulled the tooth out and It was not painful at all! A bit of pressure but that was it. I am feeling 100% better now that the infected tooth is gone. Dr Paul Wilson also gives you options and does not push you into getting extra work done. He is amazing! I also have to say all of the staff at Harley street dental Studio are very nice and attentive. Thanks again everyone at Harley street dental studio!

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Pete Giddings

Great facilities and friendly staff. Visit to the highly skilled hygienist was the usual first class cleaning experience, leaving the teeth…

Great facilities and friendly staff. Visit to the highly skilled hygienist was the usual first class cleaning experience, leaving the teeth feeling like new!

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Alastair S

Great experience with Harley Street Dental Studio and specifically Dr Aneka Khaira. I had a fairly lengthy Invisalign journey, followed by…

Great experience with Harley Street Dental Studio and specifically Dr Aneka Khaira. I had a fairly lengthy Invisalign journey, followed by composite bonding. Dr Aneka provides a very high standard of service and always makes sure all your questions are answered and understood. I highly recommend Dr Aneka for anyone looking for dental work.

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Hiten Kamari

Visited this place as I heard it was the best Dental Studio in London and I was not disappointed. I was treated with care a thorough attention…

Visited this place as I heard it was the best Dental Studio in London and I was not disappointed. I was treated with care a thorough attention to detail by a Dr. Denzel. I’ve had issues with my teeth recently due to some questionable composite bonding I received elsewhere, but Dr. Denzel restored my faith in experts within the field and I look forward to completing my course of cosmetic work.

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Fyodor Pavlov-Andreevich

Probably the best ever dental clinic experience in my life. It’s not only that Dr Peter McQuillan and his crew were the incredible…

Probably the best ever dental clinic experience in my life. It’s not only that Dr Peter McQuillan and his crew were the incredible professionals but also — the clinic combines classical chic and London style hospitality with that futuristic approach, extra modern technologies and friendliness in the air. I was surprised to find this in Central London — and now I want to be back very soon! Thank you so much, the dream team!

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Saima Riaz

Could not recommend a better dentist weather it is a regular hygiene visit or for cosmetic purposes. I had a complete smile transformation with…

Could not recommend a better dentist weather it is a regular hygiene visit or for cosmetic purposes. I had a complete smile transformation with Harley street; Dr Aneka who dealt with my case super professionally but made me feel comfortable throughout the 3 years of my treatment was amazing. Travelling from Birmingham to London for these appointments but the quality of service and results was well worth it. The communication from my treatment coordinator Sangita was aways rapid with her responses when I had to reschedule. If you are unsure which dentist to choose for your transformation I would recommend Harley street as I have tested other ones all around the country. My before & afters speak for themselves!

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