Everyday dentistry
Hygiene and gum health in Littleborough
Healthy gums keep teeth in place for life. A professional clean removes the hard tartar that brushing cannot shift, and leaves your mouth feeling fresh.
About hygiene and gum treatment
Even with careful brushing, plaque hardens into tartar in places a toothbrush cannot reach. Over time it irritates the gums, causing bleeding, bad breath and, eventually, gum disease, which is the most common reason adults lose teeth.
We offer a straightforward scale, air polishing to lift stubborn tea, coffee and smoking stains, and periodontal (gum) treatment for people whose gums need more care.
Hygiene & Gum Health
Signs your gums need attention
Bleeding
Pink in the sink when you brush or floss is often the first sign of gum inflammation.
Bad breath
Breath that stays stale despite brushing can be a sign of bacteria below the gum line.
Receding gums
Teeth that look longer, or are suddenly sensitive at the gum line.
Loose teeth
Teeth that feel wobbly or have started to drift apart need checking promptly.
What happens
Three calm steps
Step 1: Assess
We measure your gums and look at how much tartar and staining there is.
Step 2: Clean
We gently remove tartar above and below the gum line, then polish or air polish.
Step 3: Maintain
You get simple, personal advice and a recall plan to keep your gums healthy.
Good to know
Hygiene & Gum Health: your questions answered
Does a scale and polish hurt?
Most people find it comfortable. If your gums are sensitive, tell us and we can go gently, take breaks or numb the area.
What is air polishing?
Air polishing uses a fine spray of water, air and a gentle powder to lift surface stains and plaque. It is quick, comfortable and great for tea, coffee and smoking stains. It costs £79.
What is periodontal treatment?
Periodontal treatment is a deeper clean below the gum line for people with gum disease. It is usually spread over a few visits, at £85 per appointment.
Will cleaning make my teeth whiter?
A clean removes surface staining, so teeth often look brighter. To change the natural shade of your teeth, you would need teeth whitening.
Near you
Hygiene & Gum Health for patients across the valley
We welcome patients from Littleborough and all the surrounding towns and villages. Choose yours for travel details and local information.
- Scale & polish and gum care for Rochdale3.5 mi · 10 min
- Scale & polish and gum care for Smithy Bridge1 mi · 4 min
- Scale & polish and gum care for Wardle1.5 mi · 5 min
- Scale & polish and gum care for Milnrow3 mi · 8 min
- Scale & polish and gum care for Newhey4 mi · 10 min
- Scale & polish and gum care for Shaw6 mi · 15 min
- Scale & polish and gum care for Todmorden6 mi · 15 min
- Scale & polish and gum care for Walsden4 mi · 9 min
- Scale & polish and gum care for Whitworth6 mi · 15 min
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- Call01706 376523
- Opening timesMon 8am–6pm · Tue–Fri 8am–5pmClosed weekends. Out of hours, call NHS 111.