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Once calculus has formed, brushing and flossing cannot remove it. Left in place, it irritates the gum tissue, causes it to pull away from the tooth, and eventually leads to bone loss. Professional scaling removes it completely.",[],{"_key":64,"_type":29,"children":65,"markDefs":70,"style":37},"217cb97f3ce4",[66],{"_key":67,"_type":33,"marks":68,"text":69},"474626170d22",[],"Air polishing and stain removal",[],{"_key":72,"_type":29,"children":73,"markDefs":78,"style":46},"e8aa9c8449ee",[74],{"_key":75,"_type":33,"marks":76,"text":77},"35e1c0195bac",[],"As well as scaling, we offer air polishing: a fine jet of bicarbonate powder that removes surface staining from coffee, tea, red wine, and tobacco effectively and comfortably. It is also excellent for cleaning around orthodontic brackets and implants. If you want your teeth to look noticeably brighter without whitening, a hygienist visit and air polish is a great starting point.",[],{"_key":80,"_type":29,"children":81,"markDefs":86,"style":37},"bfd816df4892",[82],{"_key":83,"_type":33,"marks":84,"text":85},"1dc82be64548",[],"How often should you see a hygienist?",[],{"_key":88,"_type":29,"children":89,"markDefs":94,"style":46},"74348b6ad72c",[90],{"_key":91,"_type":33,"marks":92,"text":93},"c63744772cd9",[],"For patients with healthy gums and good home care, twice a year is usually sufficient. Patients with a history of gum disease, those who smoke, diabetics, and pregnant women often benefit from three or four-monthly visits. Your hygienist will recommend the right interval based on the state of your gums and your individual risk factors.",[],"What to expect",{"_type":97,"content":98,"eyebrow":160},"accordion",[99,112,124,136,148],{"_key":100,"_type":101,"text":102,"title":111},"45b32726fc6d","object",[103],{"_key":104,"_type":29,"children":105,"markDefs":110,"style":46},"6ab31352f206",[106],{"_key":107,"_type":33,"marks":108,"text":109},"4d2f3328d008",[],"For most patients, a scale and polish is entirely comfortable. If you have sensitive gums or significant gum disease, there can be some tenderness during deeper cleaning, particularly below the gumline. We can apply topical anaesthetic gel to sensitive areas, and for patients who need extensive subgingival (below-gum) work, local anaesthetic is available. Please let us know if you are anxious and we will take a gentle approach.",[],"Does a hygienist appointment hurt?",{"_key":113,"_type":101,"text":114,"title":123},"a4c8c725d963",[115],{"_key":116,"_type":29,"children":117,"markDefs":122,"style":46},"dbe92c223514",[118],{"_key":119,"_type":33,"marks":120,"text":121},"c3ec4e9828b8",[],"Bleeding gums are almost always a sign of gum inflammation caused by plaque and tartar at the gumline, not from brushing too hard. It is very common and very treatable, but it should not be ignored. Regular hygienist visits combined with improved home care will usually resolve it within a few weeks. If your gums are bleeding regularly, please book an appointment sooner rather than later.",[],"My gums bleed when I brush. Is that normal?",{"_key":125,"_type":101,"text":126,"title":135},"8d4cc8e22539",[127],{"_key":128,"_type":29,"children":129,"markDefs":134,"style":46},"0698525db299",[130],{"_key":131,"_type":33,"marks":132,"text":133},"b8f3d32f7306",[],"A routine scale and polish removes deposits from above the gumline and just below it. A deep clean, also called root surface debridement or periodontal therapy, involves careful cleaning of the root surfaces within the periodontal pockets that form when gum disease is more advanced. Deep cleaning is usually done under local anaesthetic and is completed over multiple visits. It is the primary treatment for established periodontitis.",[],"What is the difference between a scale and polish and a deep clean?",{"_key":137,"_type":101,"text":138,"title":147},"466563bbed2a",[139],{"_key":140,"_type":29,"children":141,"markDefs":146,"style":46},"32556e272a30",[142],{"_key":143,"_type":33,"marks":144,"text":145},"6a6ee06b5340",[],"In most cases you can book a hygiene appointment independently, though we always recommend that new patients have a dental examination before or alongside their first hygiene visit. A dentist can identify any issues that should be addressed alongside your hygiene treatment.",[],"Can I see the hygienist without seeing a dentist first?",{"_key":149,"_type":101,"text":150,"title":159},"4ed22b38ff3b",[151],{"_key":152,"_type":29,"children":153,"markDefs":158,"style":46},"d42554450155",[154],{"_key":155,"_type":33,"marks":156,"text":157},"f2aa3de467a3",[],"Some sensitivity in the hours and days following a hygienist appointment is normal, particularly if significant calculus was removed. With the deposits gone, exposed root surfaces that were previously covered may feel more sensitive temporarily. This usually settles within a week. Using a sensitivity toothpaste in the days before and after your appointment can help.",[],"Will my teeth feel sensitive after scaling?","Common questions",{"_type":162,"alt":163,"asset":164},"image","Dentist hygienist appointment in action",{"_ref":165,"_type":166},"image-02203c47e33dba1d6fbc2e60f6066eee6e3e5a02-1536x768-png","reference","Hi Dental Suite provides professional dental hygiene treatment for patients in Cross Hills, Skipton, Keighley, and the surrounding area. Regular hygienist visits are one of the most effective things you can do for your long-term gum health, and they significantly reduce your risk of tooth loss.","A hygienist appointment does the deep cleaning your toothbrush simply cannot. It removes the built-up tartar that causes gum disease and leaves your mouth feeling thoroughly fresh.",[170,174,178,182,186],{"_key":171,"icon":172,"text":173},"0ad012a4c2b4","ph:sparkle","Removes tartar that brushing cannot",{"_key":175,"icon":176,"text":177},"a5866850c137","ph:heart","Reduces gum disease risk significantly",{"_key":179,"icon":180,"text":181},"cb1ef5bd7c7f","ph:shield-check","Supports long-term tooth retention",{"_key":183,"icon":184,"text":185},"c653890335d4","ph:chat-circle-text","Personalised home care advice",{"_key":187,"icon":188,"text":189},"61890aefaa63","ph:clock","Appointments typically 45 to 60 minutes","Dental Hygienist Appointments in Cross Hills, Near Skipton","0|06r001:",true,null,{"_type":195,"current":196},"slug","dental-hygiene","Dental Hygienist",1782392212798]