Did you know: tooth whitening isn’t the only way you can add some extra sparkle to your smile this summer?
While cosmetic tooth whitening is the secret to achieving Hollywood-worthy bright white teeth, it’s easy to forget that you can quickly and easily restore your teeth to their stain-free natural shade of white with a simple hygiene appointment!
Stains from coffee, tea, and strongly coloured sauces are practically unavoidable in everyday life – but they can all be polished away by a Dental Hygienist. Plus, a thorough scale and polish will leave you feeling minty fresh, clean and confident.
Hygiene appointments should already be part of your oral care routine and professionals recommend a minimum of two appointments per year. However, you might not realise that you can book an extra appointment when you feel the need for a thorough freshen up!
In this blog, we’ll shine a light on why hygiene appointments are an often-overlooked way to achieve a sparkling summer smile. We’ll also explore a few further ways you can make your dream smile a reality in time for the sunnier months.
What is a dental hygiene appointment and how does it work?
A dental hygiene appointment is a thorough cleaning of your teeth and gums, reaching areas that are hard to clean yourself at home.
This is carried out by a qualified Dental Hygienist who specialises in the prevention and treatment of gum disease – something that affects over 50% of the UK population and can be detrimental to health in the mouth and beyond.
You can expect a hygiene appointment to include an examination of teeth and gums for plaque build-up, inflammation and signs of disease. A scale and polish cleans plaque, tartar and surface stains from the teeth, leaving them looking and feeling squeaky clean! Hygienists will also provide personalised advice to reinforce your at-home prevention routine.
Hygiene appointments are an essential part of preventing disease and maintaining good oral health, and they usually take less than 60 minutes.
The benefits – from a sparkling stain-free smile, to preventing periodontitis
- Stains are removed quickly and easily
Surface stains are very hard to avoid in day-to-day life, especially if you enjoy drinks like tea, coffee, red wine or anything darkly coloured – not to mention foods like red berries, tomato sauces and curries that can also contribute to staining. A scale and polish will remove these stains from teeth and restore their natural colour. - An incomparable fresh feeling!
That fresh feeling you get when you leave the hygienist is hard to beat! Bad breath is often caused by bacteria lurking in areas that can’t be reached by a toothbrush or floss. Your hygienist will clean these areas and leave your breath minty fresh. - Prevent and treat painful periodontitis
If your gums bleed when you brush, floss or eat foods like apples, this could be a sign of gingivitis – the earliest stage of gum disease and something that impacts 52.9% of the UK. Without rigorous treatment and at-home care, gingivitis becomes periodontitis. This can eventually cause teeth to fall out and disease to spread. A Dental Hygienist will spot and treat the signs of gum disease early on. - Peace of mind
Visiting the Dental Hygienist regularly is not only an investment in a cleaner mouth, but a healthier one too. You have peace of mind that your teeth and gums are in the best possible condition and problems aren’t worsening. Plus, professional advice provides added confidence in your at-home oral care.
Want to go brighter than your smile’s natural shade of white?
Hygiene appointments are a quick and easy way to eradicate stains from teeth and freshen up your smile. However, if your smile’s natural shade of white isn’t quite bright enough for you, Ringley Park offers a fantastic range of cosmetic treatments provided by our highly skilled dental team.
Give your smile an extra boost and achieve teeth you’ve only dreamt of with these cosmetic treatments:
- Boutique or Enlighten Whitening
Comfortably and effectively lighten teeth within weeks with trusted treatments like Boutique Whitening or Enlighten Evolution. These treatments are designed to deliver the safest possible whitening experience, with the highest quality results. Boutique Whitening is currently available at Ringley Park for just £349 until October 2025. Book a consultation and discuss the right option for you with one of our dentists. - Veneers
The secret to so many Hollywood smiles, veneers are a popular way to transform the look of your smile. This treatment typically takes a minimum of two appointments as the dentist designs a set of porcelain veneers that will improve the colour, shape and position of your teeth. - Composite bonding
Composite bonding is fast becoming a popular alternative to veneers, providing a quick and visually effective way to fill gaps, even out the shape of teeth and smooth surface imperfections. It’s a transformative treatment that results in an even-looking smile. If you’re unsure about whether veneers or composite bonding are right for you, book a consultation to talk about your desired results with a dentist.
Let’s get summer-ready! Book your appointment online or by phone
Whether the next step to your summer smile is a hygiene appointment or a consultation for cosmetic treatment, our friendly reception team will be able to help when you call 01737 240123. Alternatively, book online here.
