Why should I visit the hygienist?

Regular hygiene appointments prevent gum disease, remove tartar and plaque beyond a toothbrush’s reach, and support long‑term oral health maintenance.

What happens during a hygienist session?

You’ll receive assessment, scaling, polishing, gum checking, oral cancer screening and personalized hygiene coaching. Often about 40 minutes in one visit.

Is a scale and polish painful?

Generally it’s pain‑free. If there’s deep cleaning below the gumline you may feel discomfort—local anaesthetic can be used.

Hygienist

Couldn’t recommend them enough

by Rikki Dhody

This review is on behalf of my mum, who has been using this dentist for the past six months. However, I myself have had a filling and hygienist appointment here and couldn’t recommend them enough.…

I’m free of gum disease!

by Rikki Dhody

After neglecting my teeth and gums by avoiding going to a dentist for a number of years, I finally plucked up the courage and made an appointment with Rikki. I’d explained I was anxious in…

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What patients say

Peter Jones

30. January, 2026.

My sister in-law needed extractions doing at home as she is wheelchair bound the dental doctor and his assistant was very friendly and caring also very good at what they do very conpetable prices clean and tidy equipment and wouldn't hesitate to use this practice again thanks for everything you have done

Fariha Atqiya

30. January, 2026.

I had a tooth ache and went to my nhs dentist who messed me around so I came here as an emergency dentist and they sorted it out really amazing I’m now thinking whether to get teeth whitening or dental Veneers because I trust dr Ricky !

Sharon Boyd

30. January, 2026.

Fantastic dentist Rikki and the team are so patient with me as an extremely nervous patient. I initially visited 2 years ago for a tooth extraction. After being in some discomfort a few weeks ago I visited again. I am now part way through my treatment having had 1 crown fitted and an initial clean. I am booked in for another crown and clean. Although I am still nervous I am getting better. Thank you Rikki and team for helping me overcome my fears.

Bruno Browning

30. January, 2026.

Excellent service from Rikki and the team at The Dentist. Had a check up and clean and polish on this occasion.

Marie Green

29. September, 2023.

Cannot fault this dentist. Rikki and Ana made me feel at ease, explained all of the options, and are super nice people. They helped me cure my gum disease quickly and then continued with pain-free dental implants, which has given me back my confidence. No long waiting for appointments, and communication from them is excellent and professional. They also offer a great teeth whitening service. I seriously can't stop smiling; I am so happy with my treatment and would highly recommend The Dentist to anyone and in particular to nervous patients like myself. Thank you, Rikki and Ana; you 100% met my expectations :)

Vik

18. March, 2019.

This review is on behalf of my mum, who has been using this dentist for the past six months. However, I myself have had a filling and hygienist appointment here and couldn't recommend them enough. I'm usually an anxious patient, but Dr. Rikki and his staff have made me feel at ease!

Nicki Kelly

22. May, 2017.

After neglecting my teeth and gums by avoiding going to a dentist for a number of years, I finally plucked up the courage and made an appointment with Rikki. I'd explained I was anxious in an email and was very nervous initially, but Rikki is very friendly and helped put me at ease. He referred me to their hygienist (Louise) due to having gum disease and recession and assured me she could halt the recession and get rid of the gum disease. My gums were that bad that Louise could only do one set at a time! My initial BPE scores were 3s and 4s. I've just come back from an appointment with Rikki and felt compelled to write a review because I don't need to see him again for a year; my BPE scores were all 1s, and I'm free of gum disease! Thank you, Louise!

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