Dental Hygiene

Healthy gums and a clean smile are the foundation of lifelong oral health.

At Abington Dental, our hygiene team focuses on prevention, education, and comfort, helping you keep your mouth feeling fresh and your gums healthy. Many of our patients tell us they actually look forward to their hygiene visits because of how friendly, supportive, and informative our team is.

We explain things clearly, without jargon, so you understand exactly how to look after your teeth at home — and where you can make small improvements that make a big difference.

Hygiene treatment simplified

• Professional cleaning removes plaque and tartar that brushing can’t reach.
• Airflow® polishing gently removes stains using air, water, and fine powder — leaving your teeth smooth, fresh, and naturally brighter.
• We assess your gum health and identify early signs of inflammation or disease.
• Our hygienists explain your results visually, so you can see where problem areas are and learn how to improve them.

Benefits of dental hygiene

Regular hygiene visits do much more than keep your teeth clean—they also protect your overall health. Benefits include:

• Prevents gum disease: Removes bacteria that cause bleeding gums, bad breath, and tooth loss.
• Healthier gums: Reduces inflammation and encourages healing.
• Brighter smile: Airflow® polishing lifts stains from coffee, tea, and smoking.
• Fresher breath: Eliminates the bacteria that cause odour.
• Protect general health: Research links gum disease to heart disease, diabetes, and respiratory issues. Keeping your gums healthy can help protect your body, too.

Understanding gum health

Your gums are like the foundation of a house — if they weaken, everything above them is affected. When plaque builds up, it irritates the gums, causing them to bleed, swell, and recede over time. This early stage is called gingivitis, and it’s fully reversible with good hygiene. If left untreated, it can progress to periodontitis, in which the gums pull away from the teeth and bone support is lost.

At Abington Dental, we help you see what’s happening — using photos, mirrors, and easy explanations to show you exactly what’s going on, and how small changes in your routine can turn things around.

We also discuss the factors that influence gum health, such as:

• Smoking.
• Hormonal changes (e.g. pregnancy or menopause).
• Stress.
• Diet and hydration.
• Medical conditions like diabetes.

Understanding these helps you take control of your oral health with confidence.

Your treatment journey

• Step 1: Assessment – Your hygienist examines your gums and records key health indicators.
• Step 2: Cleaning – Plaque and tartar are gently removed using modern ultrasonic tools.
• Step 3: Airflow® polishing – A refreshing jet of air, water, and powder removes surface stains for a naturally polished finish.
• Step 4: Education – We show you exactly where you’re missing spots when brushing or flossing and demonstrate simple techniques to improve your at-home care.
• Step 5: Maintenance plan – We’ll tailor recall intervals to your needs, ensuring long-term gum stability and confidence.