Our dental hygienist service, available at our dental clinic in Exeter, will improve your dental hygiene and maintain a brighter whiter smile and prevent gum disease.

Our experienced dental hygienist will gently clean all of your teeth, remove staining and help you to ensure healthy teeth and gums for life.

Our Dental Hygiene Treatments Include:

Classic scale and polish (ultrasonic and/or hand scaling)
Deep clean tailored for treating periodontal gum disease
Gum monitoring and periodontal pocket measurements
Periochip antiseptic treatment of gum pockets
Laser treatment of deep gum pockets
Air polishing for removal of stains cased by smoking, coffee, tea or red wine
Teeth whitening

Your teeth are held in place by a supporting structure made up of your gums, the underlying bone and ligament that surrounds each tooth root. In order for you to maintain health teeth and gums, all of these structures must be kept as healthy as possible.

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A 19 page Comprehensive report. Your Personal Guide to Dental Health and Wellness

How to spot the early warning signs of tooth decay
What is gum disease and how to prevent it
Preventing and treating tooth wear
The early warning signs of mouth cancer
How to keep your teeth fit and healthy
How should you watch your diet to keep your teeth healthy?
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Here at Dental 397, we believe that regular hygiene visits are crucial to maintaining healthy teeth and gums and any advanced dentistry we may have provided for you such as dental implants.

You will also be provided with oral hygiene education. How to prevent bleeding gums, dietary and nutrition advice, advise on sensitive teeth and also advice on bad breath advice to help you maintain your mouth in tip top condition all the time.

Dental Hygiene And Your Wellbeing

Several studies have shown links between poor oral hygiene and coronary heart disease and diabetes. Other studies showed that women with gum disease were more likely than those with healthy gums to deliver preterm, low birth weight babies.

By maintaining healthy gums we reduce the risk of bacteria entering into our bodies. If your gums bleed when you brush of floss, then it is highly likely that some of this bacteria will enter your bloodstream therefore optimal gum health is vital to your overall well being and general health also.

During a visit to our dental practice, Our hygienist will examine your gum health and advise/carry out the most suitable type of treatment. This can range from basic oral hygiene instruction and removal of tartar or more advanced periodontal treatment which aims to reduce/eliminate bone loss. Either way, a plan will be tailor made for you and discussed with you before treatment commences.

The frequency of attendance for hygiene treatment is determined by your dentist or hygienist based on your personal oral health assessment. In general the better care you take in cleaning your teeth and gums the less often you will need to visit the hygienist, but typically most people benefit from having this treatment every six months. Those who require a little extra assistance with maintaining their gum health come more frequently.

A very important part of your treatment will be the advice that your hygienist will give you about the best way to maintain your teeth and gums at home. In this way you will be able to make your mouth healthier and feel fresher on a daily basis.

Richard Clatworthy

13:39 17 Aug 22

This is the best dentist I’ve ever had, fantastic treatment, polite and cheerful atmosphere in relaxing setting. Can’t recommend enough. Many thanks to the team.

Clare Dawson

10:32 23 Jun 22

I’ve managed dental practices in a previous career and nursed for many - but this practice excelled at everything - amazing staff/hygienist and Dapo the dentist who is so understanding and her work is exemplary - my husband had a wisdom tooth extraction and was fitted in and the surgery was exceptional - I’ve had cosmetic dentistry completed also - it’s up to date technology and really affordable - with a half price offer running you can’t go wrong - don’t hesitate to book, you won’t be disappointed- we travelled 55 miles to get there definitely well worth the journey 😀

Naifa Al mtairi

08:09 07 Jun 22

Amazing practice. Dr Dapo is knowledgeable, patient and compassionate and the staff are lovely and friendly. Absolutely recommend the place.

Emma

22:55 03 May 22

Absolutely outstanding dental practice.Dapo is an amazing, hugely knowledgeable and professional lady with such a kind and happy nature, she really is such an approachable and lovely person.Her work on my sons teeth, including two wisdom tooth extractions, were done with such thoroughness and absolute top class care and support. She really made the whole process a positive experience.Having extractions, especially with a very tricky bottom wisdom, can be a traumatic experience. With Dapo, and her assistant, this really was handled with the most genuine, top class-care and utmost support. We could not fault a thing, it's been absolute flawless treatment at every visit.The girls on reception are all so lovely, welcoming and helpful.If I wasn't already registered somewhere else, I'd 100% register here. I recommend Dental 397 to anyone looking for one of the the best dental surgery's I've come across. If you're a nervous patient, you will be so looked after here.The practice is a beautiful building and has a peaceful, stunning surrounding area.The treatment plans are also very good, and the hygienist follow up appointments are included free within this - it's well worth taking out the plan.

Janet Matthews

11:40 19 Jan 22

Excellent friendly service would recommend

Callum Linton

19:09 16 Jan 22

I’m not a review writer normally but this place deserves it! I contacted them with awful toothache and explained how anxious I was about the dentist. They quickly got me booked in for the same day (Sunday)! From start the finish the team treated me with care and respect doing everything they could to make me feel as comfortable as possible. I have suffered for years with dental problems due to being so anxious about going, but I recommend anyone going through the same to give Dental397 a call. Thank you folks!

Laura Badcott

13:53 17 Nov 21

Dapo and everyone else was brilliant. After not going to the dentist for many years due to a phobia, these guys really helped. Was seen promptly after contacting them due to pain, and Dapo has done everything she can to help. Thank you!

Ronald McGee

18:32 13 May 21

was curious, but now I'm pretty convinced that this will be a major factor in my eventual death.

Susan James

15:19 29 Jul 18

As someone who has always hated going to the dentist I was very pleasantly surprised and pleased with the work of Dapo and her team. She makes you feel very relaxed and I can honestly say that even the injections have not been painful. I have had major work done and spent many hours in the dentist chair but all these hours have been fairly relaxing and I have felt very comfortable and confident in everything she has done. The work she has done has been excellent. I highly recommend this dentist.

Alison Jarvis

14:30 29 Jul 18

Fabulous modern practice with helpful, caring, professional staff. Great service awaits you on arrival.As a regular patient, I cannot praise this practice enough. I have only ever received outstanding service on each and every visit.Dapo has been very patient and understanding in helping me overcome my fear of the dentist chair, after having a bad experience with a former practice, and I now feel more confident when attending appointments. She is so warm and approachable which is important to me.Lovely practice, great staff, and parking too!

Dental Hygiene For A Brighter Whiter Smile