Dental Hygiene

Treatments for bleeding, swollen, receding gums

Dental Hygiene for a lifetime of healthy teeth

Our highly skilled dental hygienists and therapists carry out this essential treatment with exceptional care and precision — polishing your teeth to a clean, healthy surface that helps prevent future build-up.

Professional Treatment

Professional scale and polish

Few things match the clean, smooth feeling after a professional scale and polish. At Newn Ham Dental, our highly skilled dental hygienists and therapists carry out this essential treatment with exceptional care and precision. We thoroughly remove plaque and hardened tartar (calculus) from your teeth and polish them to restore a fresh, smooth surface that helps prevent future build-up.

Your appointment isn’t just about cleaning — it’s also a chance to protect your overall oral health. Every hygiene visit includes a professional assessment, allowing us to monitor gum health and catch early signs of any issues, giving you peace of mind between dental check-ups.

Removing plaque and tartar

We’ll provide personalised advice on the most effective techniques and products for maintaining your teeth and gums at home — so you can build strong habits that protect your smile for life. Our goal is simple: to help you keep your natural teeth healthy, functional, and looking their best. With the right care, most people can avoid gum disease, tooth decay, and tooth loss entirely.

GUM HEALTH

Protecting your teeth and overall health

It’s essential to protect your teeth from gum disease — a progressive condition that, if left untreated, leads to the formation of pockets between the teeth and gums, and the gradual loss of the supporting bone.
It’s essential to protect your teeth from gum disease — a progressive condition that, if left untreated, leads to the formation of pockets between the teeth and gums, and the gradual loss of the supporting bone.
When gum disease advances, deep periodontal pockets and bone loss can cause teeth to become loose, shift position, and create gaps or collapse in your bite. Left unmanaged, this is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults and may result in the need for more complex treatments, such as periodontal surgery or dental implants.
The effects of gum disease also extend beyond the mouth. Chronic inflammation in the gums has been linked to a number of systemic health conditions — including heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Emerging research continues to show that maintaining good periodontal health is an important part of safeguarding your overall health and wellbeing.

FIRST VISIT

What to expect at your first Hygiene appointment:

Specialist Care

Advanced Gum Disease Treatment

Active therapy is recommended when gum disease has progressed beyond what regular hygiene visits can manage. Our Periodontics team is highly trained in managing complex gum conditions and provides expert care across the full range of concerns.

Advanced Treatment

Specialist Periodontal Care

In more advanced cases, active therapy may be carried out alongside specialist periodontal treatment. Our Periodontics team is highly trained in managing complex gum conditions and provides expert care for issues ranging from bleeding gums and gum recession to tooth mobility, persistent bad breath, and soft tissue abnormalities.

Deep Cleaning

Active Therapy

One of our experienced dental hygienists will gently remove tartar build-up below the gum line and thoroughly clean and smooth the root surfaces. This helps reduce inflammation and allows the healing process to begin. Where needed, local anaesthesia is used during the procedure, so the affected area may be sensitive.

Aftercare & Hygiene

Maintaining your dental restorations

Implants, crowns and restorations – aftercare and hygiene

The long-term success of dental implants, crowns, bridges, and other restorations depends not only on expert clinical placement, but also on how well they are cared for afterwards. At our practice, we place great emphasis on personalised aftercare to help protect your investment in advanced dental treatment.

We will advise you on the most effective tools and techniques for cleaning your restorations — this may include recommending specific toothbrushes, interdental brushes, or water flossers designed to clean thoroughly around implant abutments, under bridge pontics, and in areas otherwise difficult to reach.

Consistent and meticulous oral hygiene at home is essential. Restorations generally require daily cleaning to prevent plaque build-up, which can lead to gum inflammation, peri-implant mucositis, or a more serious infection that could threaten the health and longevity of your implant.

Real Patient Result

A patient attended for routine dental hygiene care with visible staining, plaque accumulation, and early signs of gum inflammation. After a comprehensive scale and polish procedure, the teeth were thoroughly cleaned and polished, removing surface stains and harmful deposits. The result was a healthier oral environment, improved gum condition, and a brighter, refreshed smile with enhanced confidence.

What Some of Our Referrers Have to Say

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   Phoebe Symington 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Outstanding five-star service from start to finish. Dr. Stefan and his team were impeccable throughout, and I am absolutely delighted with my results. I would highly recommend this dental practice!
  
 
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   Fabio Corneti 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been a client of the practice for a couple years and have been consistently impressed by the level of  competence, experience and communication of Dr. Milisha and Dr. Stefan, would recommend without hesitation.
  
 
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   Rosemary Peggs 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service from all involved with my dentures for which I am very grateful Rosemary Peggs
  
 
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   Leonardo Robarts 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very nice staff and Space! Dr Stephan was such a pleasure to work with. Strongly advice for people looking for a nice experience with dental care.
  
 
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   Virginia Grace 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Having lived with crowded teeth for most of my life, I was delighted when Dr Abela told me that straightening them might well be possible. From his initial assessment to completing the treatment, he and his team have been professional and thorough, friendly and reassuring. He explained what was happening and what to expect. Two years on, my teeth are beautifully straight, they look and feel so much better and are easier to keep clean and healthy. I am delighted with the outcome. Thank you, Dr Abela.
  
 
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   Xiaoyan Zhang 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’m very impressed by Dr. Stefan’s competency and professionalism. As a transfer patient who has received contradictory advice from other orthodontists, Dr. Stefan was able to deliver a persuasive opinion backed up by digestible evidence. He reviewed the materials I shared in advance of my appointment, and within minutes of examining me, he was able to provide a diagnosis and articulate the rationales to me. He listened to my concerns and promptly followed up with referrals. I feel heard and assured. The administrative staff is responsive, patient, and professional. I highly recommend this practice and Dr. Stefan.
  
 
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   Neville Taylor 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I spent most of my adult life being nervous about visiting the dentist. Then I discovered Newnham Dental Practice. Their confident expertise, gentle skills, absolute professionalism and lucid communication combined with genuine empathy with their patients mean that I am now very satisfied that my teeth and oral hygiene are in the best possible hands. Thank you.
  
 
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   Gill Welham 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot thank Dr. Milisha enough. She is so caring and thoughtful and I am really happy with the end result. Absolutely no pain felt at all through the process of providing me with 3 dental implants and not many dentists would phone you to check you are ok after undergoing the preparatory work. I just couldn't face living my life with a dental plate and now I have a smile to be proud of thanks to her first class treatment. Thank you so much.
  
 
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   Molly 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr Stefan and the team here have been amazing and are always so lovely. I’m so happy with my result. Highly recommend coming here for Invisalign treatment.