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.
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.
Dental hygienist Lana
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.
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Fresh breath
A clean mouth means fresher breath!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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!”
ENQUIRE NOWHygienist 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
Danielle Hudson
Dr Manrina is fantastic, I could not recommend her more highly!
Balazs Kuris
Dr Steffen Decker and Dr Sandra Garcia Martin are a superb duo! Sandra, thank you for ensuring I was dentally fit before the braces went on, you…
Dr Steffen Decker and Dr Sandra Garcia Martin are a superb duo! Sandra, thank you for ensuring I was dentally fit before the braces went on, you made me feel very comfortable sitting in the dentist chair. Steffen, you gave me the smile I never dreamed I could have. I am a different man now and was able to smile confidently in my wedding photos thanks to the pair of you. I cannot recommend enough the service I received!
William Watts
I don’t think I can put in to words just how extraordinary every single member of the team I encountered during my visits to Harley Street…
I don’t think I can put in to words just how extraordinary every single member of the team I encountered during my visits to Harley Street Dental Studio have been. After years of being unhappy with my smile, I decided to call in to HSDS for a consultation. After having a thorough and personal consultation with Peter and Meg, I decided to go ahead with Invisalign and Composite Bonding (shout out to Annastasia who was excellent during the payment process). Peter and Meg went on to be the absolute dream team who completely transformed my smile. From start to finish I felt comfortable, informed and in safe hands. Every appointment was completely flawless and fun! I genuinely have no faults to mention. I cannot thank them enough, and I really hope they know just how much they have boosted my confidence. This has most certainly been the best thing to come out of 2020 for me :) Thanks again to all at Harley Street Dental Studio, you are amazing! – Will x
Rachel K
Harley Street Dental Studio has really helped calm down my dental fears. I am absolutely terrified of going to dental appointments, but my…
Harley Street Dental Studio has really helped calm down my dental fears. I am absolutely terrified of going to dental appointments, but my anxiety has been greatly reduced just because of the compassion, concern, and attention to detail during my appointments. Today was not different. Dr Rhodes took care to not use water while filling a tooth because of how sensitive the surrounding teeth were. Most dentists would have told me to suck it up and deal with the pain for a few minutes, but that never happens at this practice. Their care and concern has shown me that good dentists and compassionate care do exist. This place is a gem and I couldn’t recommend it more!
Kali A.
Dr Sina is amazing, very thorough in my consultation and explained my options and expectations. The dental nurse who assisted made me very…
Dr Sina is amazing, very thorough in my consultation and explained my options and expectations. The dental nurse who assisted made me very comfortable and used the equipment with ease. Miss Begum was very friendly and all my expectations were met and beyond.
Elisa Harris
Adam has been brilliant. He has taken time and care to investigate the situation, resulting in the perfect solution to fix my uneven bottom/front…
Adam has been brilliant. He has taken time and care to investigate the situation, resulting in the perfect solution to fix my uneven bottom/front teeth. I no longer feel self conscious when asked to smile for photos. Life changing!
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Highly recommend Harley clinic dental studio. Dr Khafaf is very genuine and listens to your needs. He is very friendly and professional. He went…
Highly recommend Harley clinic dental studio. Dr Khafaf is very genuine and listens to your needs. He is very friendly and professional. He went through the different options with me and made sure I knew the pros and cons for them. He was reassuring throughout my tooth extractions and filling. I can honestly say it was completely painless. Also, I had two sessions with Katharine hygienist, who made me feel at ease and did an exceptional job, will definitely see her again.
ellie w
Very impressive dental practice. Dr Paul Wilson was very personable and took time to explain procedures involved for my situation.
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