There is a limit to what brushing reaches. Our dental hygienist here in Kenilworth clears the hardened plaque that builds up below the gumline and lifts stains from tea, coffee and red wine
"Such a friendly surgery, all members off staff are great and very helpful"
Regular hygiene visits are one of the simplest ways to protect your teeth and gums. Most patients benefit from two appointments a year, and your hygienist will tell you if coming more often would help.
Our dental hygiene service in Kenilworth is delivered by a team of qualified, GDC registered hygienists. They take a holistic approach to oral health, looking at how your daily routine affects your gums rather than treating each visit on its own. Appointments run Monday to Friday, with early slots from 8:30am, so you can fit a visit around work.
Hygiene visits go hand in hand with your dental check-ups, where your dentist examines your teeth, mouth and gums. Together, they help spot problems early, before you need bigger treatment.
Plaque is a soft, sticky layer of bacteria that builds up on your teeth every day. Left in place, it can lead to tooth decay, gum disease, bad breath and bleeding gums.
Brushing removes most of it, but even careful brushers miss some. Over time, that plaque hardens into tartar, and only a dentist or hygienist can remove it.A scale and polish clears away this build-up, and most people find it comfortable. Healthy teeth and gums are also the starting point for any cosmetic dentistry.
Hygiene appointments are included in our dental membership plan, which helps you spread the cost of your routine care.
Your gums hold your teeth in place and seal out bacteria that would otherwise reach the bone underneath.
When plaque builds up along the gum line, your gums can become sore and swollen and may bleed when you brush. This is gum disease. Without treatment, the gums can pull away from the teeth and leave gaps where more bacteria collect. At this stage, it becomes periodontal disease, which can lead to bone loss and tooth loss.
Research has also linked gum disease with other health problems, including heart disease, stroke and diabetes. The NHS guide to gum disease.
Some stains won't shift with a standard polish, especially if you enjoy tea, coffee or red wine, or you smoke.
Air Polishing uses a fine mix of air, water and powder particles to clear away surface stains. It's gentle, the results can be impressive, and it's a popular choice before a special occasion.
Air Polishing costs £110, including your hygiene appointment. It removes surface stains only, so if you want to change the natural shade of your teeth, teeth whitening is the treatment for that.
Send us your details and we will contact you to arrange a date and time for your appointment
"After searching for quite some time to find a dentist that made our very nervous daughter feel comfortable (or even open her mouth for that matter), a family friend recommended Fuz at Pennington Dental. To say I am grateful is an understatement. Nothing is ever too much and now I have a little girl who jumps into the dentist chair! Absolutely first class!"
If you are looking for a dentist in Kenilworth, or live in the surrounding areas such as Warwick or Leamington Spa there is no better choice
If you are looking for a dentist in Stratford-upon-Avon, or live in the surrounding areas such as Chipping Norton or Shipston-on-Stour there is no better choice
01926 863 236
Pennington Dental Kenilworth
37 High Street
Kenilworth
Warwickshire
CV8 1LY
01789 205 254
Pennington Dental Stratford
Suite A, Elta House
Birmingham Road
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 0AQ
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