What to expect in your Hygiene appointment at Dental Rooms, Wimbledon Village

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At Dental Rooms, Wimbledon Village, we are committed to providing comprehensive, high-quality dental care tailored to your needs. As part of our commitment to excellence, we’ve created a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for hygiene appointments to ensure every patient receives the best care possible. Here’s an overview of the hygiene treatments we offer:

1. H30 Express

  • Duration: Short appointment
  • Services Included:
    • Oral Health Instruction (OHI)
    • Piezon treatment
    • Hand scaling
  • When it’s used: Ideal for routine maintenance or basic cleaning and oral health checks.

2. H60 Comprehensive

  • Duration: Longer appointment
  • Services Included:
    • Extended Oral Health Instruction (OHI)
    • Airflow treatment (if needed)
    • Intensive cleaning for heavy staining, subgingival calculus, or significant plaque buildup
    • 6-point pocket charting for detailed gum health check
  • When it’s used: Best for patients who need a more thorough cleaning or have significant staining or calculus buildup.

3. HSPT 60 (Post-Perio Treatment)

  • Duration: 60-minute appointment for post-periodontal treatment maintenance
  • Services Included:
    • 6-point pocket charting for routine gum health monitoring
    • Piezon full-mouth treatment or hand scaling with Local Anaesthetic (LA) if required
    • Use of Corsodyl/Curasept for irrigation (if needed)
    • Full-mouth polish
    • Oral Health Instruction (OHI)
  • When it’s used: Ideal for patients who have completed periodontal treatment and need regular 3-month maintenance visits to manage pocket depths.

4. Perio 1, 2, and 3 (Periodontal Treatment)

  • Duration: Varies based on the stage
  • Services Included:
    • Perio 1: Initial assessment, 6-point pocket charting, OHI, and gross scaling
    • Perio 2: Root Surface Debridement (RSD) with or without Local Anaesthetic (LA)
    • Perio 3: 8-week review, 6-point pocket charting, scaling and polishing, and OHI review
  • When it’s used:
    • Perio 1: For patients with pockets measuring 5mm or more needing initial evaluation.
    • Perio 2: For patients requiring advanced treatment for periodontal disease.
    • Perio 3: For follow-up care after treatment to assess progress and plan the next steps.

Book Your Hygiene Appointment Today
We aim to make your hygiene visits as comfortable and effective as possible. Whether it’s a routine check or a more comprehensive treatment, our expert team is here to guide you through your oral health journey.

For more information or to book your hygiene appointment, please call us at 020 8946 2426, email us at reception@dentalrooms.co.uk, or visit our website at www.dentalrooms.co.uk.