Question 1

Do I need to see a hygienist if my gums feel fine?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Gum disease is mostly painless until it’s advanced — feeling fine is not the same as being healthy. Regular hygiene visits catch the problem in its early, reversible stage and protect everything else in your mouth from quietly destabilising.

Question 2

What is a maintenance plan and do I have to be on one?

Accepted Answer

A maintenance plan is a small monthly fee covering your regular hygiene and check-up visits at a fixed cadence. It isn’t mandatory, but it’s a condition of our three-year warranty on major restorative work — because the work only holds up if it’s looked after.

Question 3

Will hygiene treatment hurt?

Accepted Answer

Most appointments are comfortable. If your gums are inflamed, the first session can be tender; we use ultrasonic scalers, work in unhurried sessions, and offer numbing where it helps. Tell us at any point if something is uncomfortable and we’ll adjust.

Question 4

Can periodontal disease be cured?

Accepted Answer

Once you have lost gum and bone support, that loss is permanent — but the disease itself can be brought under control and kept stable for life with the right treatment and ongoing maintenance. Catching it early gives us much more to work with.

Hygiene, gum health, and ongoing maintenance — the work that protects long-term outcomes.

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