Our dental hygienists are trained to provide many treatments such as fissure sealants and scaling and polishing teeth. They will also give important preventative advice such as oral hygiene instruction and dietry advice when recommended to by one of our dentists.

A dental therapist is a registered dental professional who can carry out treatment after a patient has been referred by the dentist.

As well as carrying out all treatment provided by a dental hygienist, a therapist can also carry out:-

• Fillings on adult and children’s teeth
• Extractions of baby teeth
• Temporary crowns on baby teeth
• Planning the delivery of patient’s care

Fissure Sealants

The first adult molars appear in children from about six years of age. They are used to chew food into small pieces. The chewing surfaces of the molars are roughened by pits and groves, also known as fissures, and are the most important teeth to seal – More >

Gum problems (periodontitis)

This begins as a “silent”, slowly progressive disease of the gums, which affects nearly one in three adults in the UK. It is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults, but over 80% of adults do not know this. Gingivitis is the early stage of the condition – More >