How often should I see a hygienist?
Quick answer
How often should I see a dental hygienist?
Most adults do well with a hygienist visit every three to six months.
York House Dental Practice in West Byfleet prices a 30-minute hygiene appointment from £77 (60 minutes from £150). Gum disease, smoking, diabetes, implants and orthodontics often need the shorter interval. Direct-access hygiene is available from £92 if you are not yet a dentist’s patient here.
What you need to know
Tartar does not come off with a harder brush at home. The hygienist removes what you cannot, shows you the spots you miss, and checks the gums. Airflow stain removal can be added from £35.
Bleeding gums are not “just brushing too hard”. If pockets are deep, you may need periodontal treatment rather than a standard scale. We will not pretend a 30-minute polish treats periodontitis.
Book via dental hygiene in West Byfleet. Gum therapy detail sits on periodontal treatment.
Care at York House Dental Practice
Welcoming new patients, families and emergency appointments from West Byfleet, Woking, Weybridge, and across Surrey.
Last reviewed: by Dr Kaveet Patel, Principal Dentist
