Personalised dental hygiene care for healthier gums and a fresher smile.
Good dental hygiene involves more than simply making your teeth feel clean. Professional care helps remove plaque and hardened tartar from areas that brushing and interdental cleaning may miss. At The Dental Barn, we welcome patients looking for dental hygiene near Pevensey to our calm countryside practice. Our hygienists assess your gums, clean your teeth thoroughly and help you understand where your daily routine could be improved. Regular appointments can reduce inflammation, manage bleeding gums and bad breath, and lower the risk of gum disease affecting the tissues supporting your teeth.
Can I see the Hygienist without seeing the Dentist?
Absolutely. You can arrange an appointment directly with one of our hygienists without seeing a dentist beforehand. This is known as Direct Access and has been available in the UK since 2013. If we identify a problem that requires diagnosis or further investigation, we will advise you to book an examination with a dentist.
What is Airflow?
Airflow cleans the teeth using a gentle combination of warm water, air and fine powder. The spray removes plaque, biofilm and everyday staining without relying on conventional rubber polishing cups, making treatment feel comfortable for many patients.
Its controlled cleaning action is useful around dental implants, where careful maintenance is essential. Removing biofilm from accessible implant surfaces and the surrounding gumline helps support the long-term health of the tissues around them.
Airflow can also improve the appearance of some stained dentures. Your hygienist will examine the appliance first and explain the most suitable way to clean and maintain it.
Maintenance with Airflow
£73.50
This routine appointment combines a gum health check with professional tartar removal and Airflow cleaning. It targets plaque and staining around the gumline, between the teeth and in other difficult areas. Your hygienist will offer practical home-care recommendations based on your mouth rather than generic advice. Maintenance visits may be advised every three, four or six months.
New patient first Hygiene visit £105
This appointment provides time to understand your current oral health and begin the appropriate treatment. We will assess your gums, discuss any bleeding, sensitivity or bad breath, and explain our findings clearly. You will receive tailored guidance on brushing and interdental cleaning before Airflow is used to remove plaque and biofilm. A follow-up visit may be required if there is significant tartar or inflammation.
Advanced Maintenance with Airflow £140
A longer maintenance visit for patients with advanced gum problems or areas requiring more detailed care. The additional time allows us to clean thoroughly, monitor gum pocket measurements where appropriate and use Airflow around harder-to-access areas. Appointments are generally arranged every two or three months to help maintain gum stability.
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