What to expect during your hygiene treatments?
What does the dental hygienist do?
New patient hygiene treatments
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Registered patient hygiene treatments
Our hygienist will assess your general health, brushing habits, diet, and gum health.
This will take a little longer in case we have no information previously registered by one of our hygienists onto our system (for example if you are a new patient).
The next step is the use of the Air polisher which aids in removing tough stains. Detailed information on the Air Polisher can be find on our blog, by clicking here.
Then calculus or tartar is being removed with both the ultra sonic scaler as with the handscaler.
Then the hygienist will proceed to apply a polishing paste to finish off the treatment and give your teeth nice and shiny enamel.
Lastly, our hygienist will walk you through your daily habits and how to improve your gum health. They will discuss your further needs.
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Prices start at £80 - for more detailed pricing, click here
Extra gum treatments
If you are prone to gum disease, your needs might exceed the regular hygiene treatments.
Our hygienist can help with most gum issues and will discuss your needs during your regular hygiene recalls.
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Depending on your needs prices start at £120 - for more detailed pricing, click here
Whitening treatments
Did you know our hygienists can discuss your teeth whitening.
Don't hesitate to reach out to them if you would like to have whiter teeth as they can explain the different types, discuss pros & cons as well as the benefits and the risks.
If you are interested they then can set up a plan for you and do your tooth whitening treatment.
For more information on teeth whitening services - you can click here, which will redirect you to our dedicated whitening page.
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Depending on your needs prices start at £385 - for more detailed pricing, click here
Booking your dental hygiene in Battersea
For new patients, please find our Pearl Portal by clicking here. When you have accessed the URL, please click the button: Register
For our registered patients, did you know you can access your Account at Vere Dental via our Pearl Portal? You can easily schedule your hygiene appointments online by clicking here!
If you have any enquiries about your dental and gum hygiene and are not ready to book yet, please leave us a message below. Alternatively, call us on 02045056446.
More information can be found by scrolling down this page.
Who are our hygienists?
Who will you meet?
Our team consists of highly qualified and motivated hygienists, who are experts in their field.
With many years of experience in the industry, they have the expertise to provide comprehensive, first-rate treatments to our patients.
Without the invaluable support of Aisha, Halima, Tyla, and Jasmine, Alex and Stef would be rather adrift!
You'll see them at reception, or in surgery with Alex and Stef.
For more information about our team, please click here
Stefanie Goodall
Alexandra Ackerman
Halima
Lina
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Top tips from Alex for healthier gums and a brighter smile
Periodontal health - What does this mean?
Your periodontium is comprised of the tissues holding your teeth stuck in your mouth by surrounding and supporting your teeth.
Your jaw bone and gums are part of the periodontium.
"Plaque accumulation on your teeth is the equivalent to an “all you can eat” buffet in a 5-star hotel, for bacteria"
"Gingivitis, also known as gum disease, is considered a low-level chronic inflammation caused by bacteria. It is the first stage within the group of periodontal diseases."
Good oral hygiene & good day-to-day habits will help avoid periodontal infections and reduce their consequences. For example:
- Tooth sensitivity when brushing the teeth, drinking a cold drink, eating an ice cream
- Receding gums
- Tooth loss
- It will help reduce gingivitis and periodontis which are considered low level chronic infections. A good example of a similar inflammation is bad cholesterol. These types of inflammations are not ideal for your general help and can be easily avoided.
"Periodontitis is the next step up within the group of periodontal diseases. It can result in debilitating consequences "
What is Periodontal Disease?
Your periodontium is comprised of the tissues holding your teeth stuck in your mouth by surrounding and supporting your teeth.
Your jaw bone and gums are part of the periodontium
Some Statistics from a study by the UK ADHS (adult dental health survey) in 2009:
- 83% of adults show signs of periodontitis
- Around 50% have some level of periodontitis
- 60% over 65 have some level of periodontitis
Worldwide:
Severe periodorntitis affects 10 to 15 % of the population worldwide
Periodental disease is considered a chronic inflammation process.
During periodontal disease a biofilm of bacteria forms both above the gums as below the gums.
Periodontal disease is considered a progressive gum inflammation if it is not addressed accordingly.
What is Periodontal Disease?
1. Gingivitis, also known as gum disease, is considered a low-level chronic inflammation caused by bacteria.
It is the first stage within the group of periodontal diseases.
2. Periodontitis is the next step up within the group of periodontal diseases.
It can result in debilitating consequences, like tooth loss, ineffective digestion, pain, abscesses etc.
Link between your gum health and your general health
- Your full immune system is being activated due to the inflammation in your gums.
- Bacteria produce toxins that can spread through the body.
- This leads to chronic inflammation.
Association with diseases:
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
- Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
- Chronic Renal Disease
- Cognitive decline/dementia
- Cancer
Important information
If you want to dive even more into the need for good oral hygiene, why it is important, how you can maintain healthy teeth, habits, and gums, please, click here