Prevention · St Helier
Dental Hygienist in Jersey
A thorough scale and polish, a gum health check and a home routine that works for you. Book directly, with no referral needed.
★★★★★Rated 5.0 on Google
At a glance
Direct accessno referral needed
TreatmentGuided Biofilm Therapy
How oftenusually every six months
The treatment explained
What does a dental hygienist do?
A dental hygienist is a registered dental professional whose work is keeping your gums healthy and preventing gum disease and decay. A hygiene appointment, often called a scale and polish, removes the plaque and hardened tartar that brushing and flossing can’t reach.
We use Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT): a disclosing solution shows where plaque is hiding, then warm water, air and a fine powder lift it away gently, with an ultrasonic scaler used only where tartar remains. Your hygienist also checks your gums and shows you how to clean the areas you tend to miss.
Gum disease is a common cause of tooth loss in adults and is often painless until it’s advanced, so regular visits matter. Most people see the hygienist every six months, and you can book directly without seeing a dentist first.
In short
- Whoa registered dental hygienist
- Visit30 to 45 minutes
- How oftenusually every six months
- Referralnot needed
What we do
Healthy gums, fresh mouth
Plaque hardens into tartar that brushing can’t remove. Our hygienists remove it, polish away stains and help you keep your gums healthy, following British Society of Periodontology guidelines.
Deep clean
Ultrasonic and hand instruments remove tartar, then a polish lifts surface stains.
Gum health check
We measure your gums so we can spot gum disease early and treat it.
Your home routine
Brushing, flossing and interdental brushes, tailored to your mouth.
Guided Biofilm Therapy
A gentle clean: see how GBT works
Kirsten Brown and Ema Araujo are trained in Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT), a gentle way to clean teeth. This short film shows what happens.
Your visit
What to expect
01
Assessment
We review your medical and dental history and take baseline gum measurements.
02
Clean and polish
Scaling with ultrasonic and hand instruments, finished with a polish.
03
Your plan
We agree when to come back, usually every 3 to 6 months.
FAQs
Dental Hygienist: your questions answered
How much is a scale and polish in Jersey?
It depends on whether it’s your first visit with us and how much care your gums need. We’ll tell you the fee when you book, and our price guide lists them all. The Healthy Mouth Plan includes two hygiene visits a year for a monthly fee.
How often should I see a hygienist?
Usually every 3 to 6 months, depending on your gum health. We’ll recommend what’s right for you.
Can I see the hygienist without seeing a dentist?
Yes. You can book a direct access hygiene appointment without a dentist’s referral.
Does a scale and polish hurt?
Most people find it comfortable. If your teeth or gums are sensitive, tell us and we’ll take extra care.
What is periodontal treatment?
A deeper clean above and below the gumline to treat gum disease, reduce bleeding and help prevent tooth loss. It may take more than one visit. See gum disease treatment.
Do you see children?
Yes. Our hygienists see children and teenagers, including those having orthodontic treatment.
Explore