Dental hygiene
Dental hygiene appointments in Crewe
A dental hygiene appointment provides professional cleaning to remove plaque and hardened deposits that cannot be removed by brushing alone. It can help manage your gum health and includes practical advice tailored to how you clean your teeth at home.
Private hygiene appointments start from £69.95 for a 30-minute scale and polish. If you receive NHS care, scaling is provided under the NHS only when clinically necessary and remains subject to eligibility and current availability.
What to expect
What happens at a hygiene appointment
A hygiene appointment is a professional clean and a gum assessment. It works alongside your dental check-up rather than replacing it.
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Looking at your gums firstYour clinician checks the health of your gums before cleaning, noting any bleeding, inflammation or areas that have changed since your last visit.
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Removing hardened depositsSome plaque can harden into tartar, also called calculus, which cannot be removed with normal brushing. Your clinician removes these deposits from the teeth and around the gum line using hand instruments or an ultrasonic scaler.
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Cleaning below the gum line where neededWhere gum pockets have formed, cleaning may extend below the gum line. This can need more than one appointment, and your clinician will tell you if that is likely.
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PolishingPolishing may be used to remove some surface staining and leave the tooth surfaces feeling smooth. Your clinician will explain whether polishing is appropriate for your appointment.
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Advice for cleaning at homePersonalised advice is an important part of the appointment. Your clinician can show you which areas need more attention and demonstrate suitable ways to clean between your teeth.
Gum health
Why gum health matters
Gum disease is caused by a build-up of plaque on your teeth. In its early stages, it can often be managed with improved cleaning at home and professional care. If it progresses, it can affect the tissues supporting your teeth, which may eventually become loose.
Signs worth mentioning to us
- Gums that bleed when you brush, floss or eat hard food such as apples
- Gums that look swollen or red, or feel sore
Signs that gum disease may be progressing
- Bad breath and a bad taste in your mouth
- Gums shrinking back from the teeth
- Teeth becoming loose, or falling out
Bleeding gums are worth mentioning even if nothing hurts. Treatment may include personalised cleaning advice, professional cleaning and cleaning between your teeth with interdental brushes. If your gums bleed or remain red, swollen or sore, contact the practice for advice. Ask for an urgent dental appointment if your gums become very sore and swollen or any teeth become loose.
Lengths and fees
How much is a hygiene appointment in Crewe?
Hygiene appointments are booked by length. Which one suits you depends on how much needs removing and the condition of your gums, so your clinician will recommend a length and explain why.
Private hygiene fees
| Scale and polish, 30 minutes | from £69.95 |
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| Scale and polish, 45 minutes | from £84.95 |
| Scale and polish, 60 minutes | from £99.95 |
| Cosmetic jet polish, 30 minutes | from £119.95 |
| Scale and jet polish, 45 minutes | from £139.95 |
Choosing an appointment
Not sure which length to book?
Tell our team when you last had a professional clean and whether you have concerns such as bleeding or sensitive gums. We can explain the available appointment lengths, and your clinician will confirm what is appropriate following assessment.
Ask our teamMembership patients
Two or four visits a year
Our membership plans include two or four hygiene appointments a year depending on the plan chosen, subject to its terms and to receipt of the required monthly payments.
Compare the plansWhat is jet polish? It uses a fine jet of air, water and powder to lift surface staining, for example from tea, coffee or tobacco. It is available on its own or combined with a scale, and your clinician will advise whether it is suitable for you. Fees are the published prices at the time of writing, and the full list is on our private fee page.
Common questions
Hygiene questions
The things people most often ask before booking a hygiene appointment.
How often should I have a hygiene appointment?
There is no single interval that suits everyone. Your clinician will recommend how often to come based on the health of your gums and how much build-up returns between visits. Our membership plans include two or four appointments a year depending on the plan chosen.
Is a hygiene appointment painful?
Some people find scaling uncomfortable, particularly where the gums are already inflamed or where cleaning needs to go below the gum line. Tell your clinician if an area is sensitive and they can adjust what they are doing.
Do I still need a dental check-up as well?
Yes. A hygiene appointment focuses on professional cleaning and gum health. It does not replace a dental examination. It works alongside your dental check-up.
How much does a hygiene appointment cost?
Our 30-minute scale and polish starts from £69.95, with 45- and 60-minute appointments also available. The appropriate appointment depends on your gum health and cleaning needs. See our private fee page for the complete price list.
Can a hygiene appointment help with gum disease?
Gum disease is caused by a build-up of plaque. In its early stages it can often be managed with improved cleaning at home alongside professional cleaning. If it has progressed further, your dentist will explain what additional treatment may be needed.
What is the difference between a scale and polish and a jet polish?
A scale and polish removes plaque and hardened deposits from the teeth and around the gum line. A jet polish uses a fine jet of air, water and powder to lift surface staining, for example from tea, coffee or tobacco. It is available on its own or combined with a scale.
Book a hygiene appointment
Request an appointment and our team will help arrange a suitable hygiene visit. If your gums bleed when you brush, mention this when booking so we can note your symptoms and advise on the appropriate appointment. If your gums are very sore and swollen, or a tooth has become loose, please call us rather than using the form.