Professional Dental Hygiene in Brighton

Expert Dental Hygiene Treatment for a Healthier, Cleaner Smile

Dental hygiene treatment is provided here at The Implant Centre by our specially trained dental hygienists. Between them, they have a wealth of knowledge and expertise to help you achieve and maintain a healthy mouth. They are experts in treating nervous patients, and they will help to make you feel at ease during your appointments in our modern and comfortable dental surgeries.

What you can expect from a hygiene appointment:

We will have a thorough discussion about your needs and wishes, as well as your medical history and risk factors for gum disease. Based on this information, we will tailor your appointment to suit your needs.

Your teeth and gums will be assessed to determine the amount of plaque removal you will need, and risk factors will be highlighted. We may use a special dye on your teeth to highlight the areas of plaque buildup.

Your teeth will be professionally cleaned with special equipment and pastes. This process is also known as scaling and polishing.

One of the most valuable things we do is to show you how to look after your teeth and implants so that they remain free from plaque in the future. You will be advised on the best tooth brushing technique and given tips on flossing and using interdental brushes.

We will offer smoking cessation advice and support.

We will discuss your future treatment needs, including onward referral to the periodontist for more specialist gum disease treatment.

We will discuss with you the recommended recall between appointments to ensure the health of your gums.

Additional services we offer to registered patients:

Cosmetic stain removal

Some stains become more ingrained over time for example, tobacco or tea and coffee stains. These may require a more advance stain removal appointment where we use an air polisher to remove these stubborn stains.

This machine may not be able to be used if you have gum disease or any health conditions which contraindicate its use.

One to One oral Hygiene advice

with one of our specialist oral health educator nurses – Louisa or Emese.

We know that day to day self-performed plaque control procedures are imperative for periodontal health. Louisa and Emese will take the time to show you all the correct brushing techniques and find the correct interdental cleaning aids to suit your mouth to establish and maintain an excellent oral hygiene home care routine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Implants are not difficult to maintain, though they do require a consistent routine. Similar to your natural teeth, they need daily cleaning to stay healthy. While they demand focused care and regular reviews by our trained team, they provide seamless comfort and effortless day-to-day use. Our Implant Aftercare Membership includes free, expert advice on the best techniques to clean and look after your implants, ensuring you feel confident in your routine.
Yes. While you still need a regular toothbrush, we often recommend specific tools to keep the area around your implants clean and healthy. These may include interdental brushes, floss specially designed for implants, or water flossers. These tools are excellent at removing plaque from hard-to-reach areas where standard brushing can miss. Our team will show you exactly which tools are best for your specific restoration and provide personalised advice to ensure your home care routine is simple and effective.
For patients with dental implants, we recommend seeing a hygienist every six months. This frequency is essential to monitor the health of the gum tissue surrounding your implants, which is critical for their long-term stability. Regular professional cleanings allow us to remove plaque and calculus from areas that are difficult to reach with home care. These visits also provide the opportunity for early detection of any potential issues, ensuring your implants and natural teeth remain healthy for a lifetime.
Yes. While your teeth and jaw joints are designed for approximately 5–7 minutes of tooth-to-tooth contact per day during normal chewing, grinders and clenchers can experience contact for over eight hours daily. This excessive use causes significant, permanent damage to your tooth enamel and jaw joints over time. Because the more you use these muscles, the more power they generate, the damage often progresses until addressed by professional intervention.
Yes, gum disease is surprisingly common in young adults. It often starts as gingivitis, characterised by inflammation, redness, and bleeding, which is frequently caused by a build-up of plaque and bacteria. If left untreated, this can progress quickly due to factors like hormonal changes, stress, or inconsistent oral hygiene habits. Because early-stage gum disease is often painless, many young adults are unaware they have it until it advances. Regular dental check-ups and professional cleanings are the most effective way to catch and reverse these issues before they cause lasting damage.
Yes. Investing in your oral health today is the most effective way to avoid the need for complex restorative work, such as dental implants, in the future. By maintaining a rigorous daily hygiene routine and attending regular professional cleanings, you prevent the gum disease and tooth decay that are the primary causes of tooth loss. Addressing minor issues early through preventative care stops them from progressing into significant structural problems, ensuring you retain your natural teeth for as long as possible.