Professional teeth cleaning & preventative care in London

Regular dental hygiene appointments are essential for maintaining healthy teeth and gums. At Skin and Smile Dental, our highly skilled hygienists provide thorough, gentle cleaning treatments designed to prevent gum disease, freshen breath, and keep your smile looking its best.

Prevention is always better than cure — and routine hygiene visits are one of the most effective ways to protect your long-term oral health.

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What happens at a hygiene appointment?

During your appointment, our dental hygienist will:

  • Remove plaque and tartar (scale).
  • Polish your teeth to remove surface stains.
  • Assess your gum health.
  • Measure gum pockets if needed.
  • Provide personalised oral hygiene advice.
  • Demonstrate effective brushing and flossing techniques.

Each visit is tailored to your individual needs.

Skin & Smile Dental

Airflow stain removal

For patients concerned about staining from coffee, tea, red wine or smoking, we may recommend Airflow® polishing. This advanced treatment uses a gentle stream of air, water and fine powder to remove surface stains and leave teeth feeling exceptionally smooth and clean.

Hygiene appointments for nervous patients

We understand that some patients feel anxious about dental treatment. Our team provides calm, gentle care and takes the time to ensure you feel comfortable throughout your appointment.

Direct access hygiene

You can book a hygiene appointment without seeing a dentist first under direct access (where appropriate). Please contact our reception team to learn more.

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Regular hygiene visits are one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your smile.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Why Are hygiene visits important?

Even with excellent brushing at home, plaque can harden into tartar in areas that are difficult to reach. If left untreated, this can lead to:

  • Gum disease (gingivitis and periodontitis).
  • Bleeding gums.
  • Bad breath.
  • Gum recession.
  • Tooth mobility.
  • Tooth loss.

Regular hygiene appointments help prevent these issues before they become serious.

How often should I see the hygienist?

Most patients benefit from hygiene appointments every 6 months, though some may require visits every 3–4 months, particularly if:

Your dentist or hygienist will advise the best schedule for you.

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Patient experiences

We’re proud to have helped many patients feel confident in their skin and smile. Read what they have to say — and if you’ve visited us, we’d love to hear from you too!

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Amazing practice for all of your dental and aesthetic needs!!

Clarissa M.

Super professional, knowledgeable and friendly! Would definitely recommend.

Mollie C.

Would highly recommend this dental practise, excellent patient care and professionalism.

Sue P.

I saw Dr Padda, and this was the most respectful and considerate interaction I’ve had with a medical professional in all my 18 years in London. Nice and clean premises as well.

Satisfied client

My composite bonding & Invisalign experience has been amazing with Dr Jutla! He is the best dentist by far!! He’s so professional and patient, I would recommend him to anyone if you want a perfect smile.

Satisfied client

Amazing practice for all of your dental and aesthetic needs!!

Clarissa M.

Super professional, knowledgeable and friendly! Would definitely recommend.

Mollie C.

Would highly recommend this dental practise, excellent patient care and professionalism.

Sue P.

I saw Dr Padda, and this was the most respectful and considerate interaction I’ve had with a medical professional in all my 18 years in London. Nice and clean premises as well.

Satisfied client

My composite bonding & Invisalign experience has been amazing with Dr Jutla! He is the best dentist by far!! He’s so professional and patient, I would recommend him to anyone if you want a perfect smile.

Satisfied client

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Real patient results

We’re proud to showcase the transformations we’ve achieved for our patients. Explore real before-and-after cases and see how we’ve helped create confident, natural-looking smiles.

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