At The Peppermint Group in Glasgow, our highly experienced dental hygienists are here to help.
Our dental hygiene appointments in Glasgow ensure that you are receiving the best possible care when it comes to your oral health. Occasionally, brushing your teeth twice a day on its own is not enough, and patients require dental hygiene appointments alongside their routine dental appointments to keep their oral health in check. This is to ensure that both tough stains and plaque are removed from your teeth – both of which heavily contribute to gum disease over time.
Hygienists differ slightly from dentists, as they are specially trained to keep teeth clean through polishing & scaling – preventing gum disease. Additionally, our dental hygienists in Glasgow can carefully talk you through how to best care for your teeth every day, and provide information on products and techniques you can use to keep your teeth as healthy as possible.

FAQs
Is it worth going to the hygienist?
Many patients may not be aware; but making sure you book & attend a dental hygienist appointment is just as important as a routine dental appointment. Dental hygienists are specifically qualified in cleaning teeth with polishing & scaling, so making a hygienist appointment in Glasgow every 3 – 6 months is very important.

Does a Hygienist appointment hurt?
Both scaling and polishing are pain free, and should make you feel uncomfortable. If you have any concerns before or during your appointment, let the dental hygienist know and they will do everything they can to help you and make you comfortable. How often should I visit the hygienist?
In order to keep your teeth as clean as possible, it is recommended to visit a dental hygienist at least every 6 months. Some people may prefer to see their hygienist more frequently in order to keep their teeth sparkly clean!
Does a scale and polish whiten teeth?
A scale and polish are designed to remove surface stains from teeth. For this reason, scale and polish can make teeth appear whiter & brighter.