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Dental Hygienist in Coventry

Protect your oral health and enjoy that dentist clean feeling with our bespoke dental hygienist cleanings. A professional scale and polish will clean those hard to reach areas and lift surface stains.

Regular visits to the dental hygienist will help to protect your oral health, keep your breath fresh and could even leave you with a brighter smile.

Our dental hygiene team is here to help make your journey to better oral health simple and stress-free. During your visit, you will have the opportunity to ask questions about how to care for your teeth in addition to exploring potential treatment options that will enable you to smile with confidence. We recommend visiting the dental hygienist every 6-12 months to protect your teeth and gums.

What to expect during your dental hygiene visit

Every dental hygienist visit is different because the treatment plan will be unique to your needs. It typically starts with a discussion about your oral health concerns and a review of how you care for your teeth at home. Next, we will inspect your teeth and gums looking for signs of disease and decay. And finally, we will professionally clean your teeth using modern techniques. This can include manual tools to remove plaque and tartar build up, or air polishing to gently lift and flush away bacteria and surface stains.

Out of hours private emergencies

Common gum problems

Visits to the dental hygienist can protect your teeth and gums against the following common issues.

Bad Breath

The most common reason to visit the dental hygienist is to tackle bad breath. This can be the result of lifestyle choices such as smoking, or incorrect brushing technique. It can also be a sign of a more serious underlying issue, so it's important to get it checked.

Tooth Decay

Decay occurs when bacteria builds up on the tooth surface and eats away at the protective layer, leaving the soft pulp below exposed. This can lead to a range of painful conditions that could require fillings, root canal treatment or even extraction.

Cavities

A cavity occurs when tooth decay progresses to the portion of tooth below the enamel. When left untreated, infection can spread throughout the tooth root and even infect the jaw bone. Regular hygienist cleanings will help to remove bacteria that leads to decay.

Periodontitis

When bacteria is allowed to build up on the gum line, this can lead to inflamed and painful gums. If left untreated, the gums may recede and this can lead to tooth loss. Regular hygienist cleanings help to protect against periodontal disease.

Abscesses

An abscess occurs when the tip of the root becomes infected and a small sack of pus develops. This can be an incredibly painful condition that leads to swelling and intense pain in the cheek, jaw and neck. If left untreated, it can be dangerous.

Gingivitis

This mild form of gum disease is often the first sign that something is amiss. It causes redness, soreness and inflammation in your gums. It can also cause your gums to bleed when you brush your teeth. Professional cleanings will help to manage the problem.

Benefits of regular hygiene cleanings

Not sure if this treatment is right for you? Dental hygiene cleanings offer a wide range of benefits and we've outlined some of them below. If you still have questions about the treatment, book a consultation with our team to learn more.

Removes plaque and tartare
Leaves you with fresh breath
Can lift surface staining
Protects your teeth and gums
Protects against decay

Meet our team

Our team includes specialist dentists, dental support staff and practice staff. We're all united in a goal to make high-quality dental care accessible, affordable and stress-free.

Meet the team
Chetan - Longfellow Road Dental

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Have a question about your dental treatment? We've answered the most common questions below.

No, a dental hygiene appointment should not hurt. However, if you have sensitive teeth or gums, you may experience some discomfort during the cleaning process. Your dentist or hygienist will work carefully and gently to minimise any discomfort.

Ideally, you should see a dental hygienist every six months. This will help keep your teeth and gums healthy and free of plaque and tartar buildup. If you have a history of dental problems, you may need to see the dental hygienist more often.

Yes, we are proud to offer additional support to nervous patients. We understand that visiting the dentist can be daunting, and we will do everything we can to make you feel comfortable and at ease.

  • Britto Benson

    Apr 22,2025

    Was good experience the dental doctor explained everything clearly feeling better now will visit again in future

  • New Vague

    Apr 22,2025

    Really good service

  • Rachel Parry

    Apr 22,2025

    Easy registration process and thorough and professional.

  • Atif Khan

    Apr 19,2025

    😀 Extremely helpful and friendly staff. Highly recommended! By far the best experience I've had. Fair pricing and great service. Recommended.👌 👏

  • Carol Stevens

    Apr 19,2025

    Very professional undsrstanding and explain everything

  • Jake S.J

    Apr 17,2025

    Came in for an emergency appointment and then a filling, Sai was absolutely wicked throughout and very helpful, really nice and clean practice too.

  • lesley cross

    Apr 17,2025

    Easy to register. Very efficient checking in. Altogether a good experience

  • Chris & Lynne Turner

    Apr 12,2025

    We were greeted by very friendly and welcoming reception staff. Then as usual our lovely dentist Sai put me at complete ease. Once again many thanks to Sai and all.

  • Joy Radtschenko

    Apr 11,2025

    Excellent visit to the dentist last night Really good communication from the team My dentist was really efficient and explained everything really well She was also very skilled and did not cause any discomfort

  • mustafa selcuk

    Apr 11,2025

    Super friendly staff. Thanks

  • banana bread 12

    Apr 11,2025

    I absolutely hate the dentist I had a really bad experience when I was young & it's put me off for life BUT not sure who it was I saw but he was so understanding very reassuring listened to my fears & put me at ease as my anxiety was through the roof .Having lots of things needing to be done including a cracked wisdom tooth. So I won't say I'm looking forward to my next appointment but I definitely won't be as nervous😌

  • John Wilson

    Apr 11,2025

    Fitted me in same day and was very helpful

Contact our practice

Longfellow Road Dental Practice

2-4 Longfellow Road,
Coventry CV2 5HB

Monday8am - 8pm
Tuesday8am - 8pm
Wednesday8am - 8pm
Thursday8am - 8pm
Friday8am - 8pm
Saturday8am - 4pm
SundayClosed