New and registered patients welcome.
Regular hygiene appointments & one-off visits.
Get that dentist clean feeling
Park Road Dental Care Average Rating ★★★★★
Hygiene Treatment Prices
We always tailor hygiene appointments are to your needs – from routine cleans to more thorough stain removal and advanced gum care where required.
Healthy gums are the foundation of a healthy smile
Professional hygiene care removes the plaque, tartar and stains that brushing alone cannot – helping you stay confident with your smile and prevention of gum disease, bad breath and tooth loss.
Levels of Professional Cleaning
Not every patient needs the same type of clean. The level recommended can depend on how much tartar (calculus) and staining you have, as well as the health of your gums.
Generally healthy gums or mild gum disease (gingivitis)
A maintenance clean for patients attending regularly with good oral hygiene and generally stable gum health:
Scale & Polish – The Classic Clean
For minimal tartar and staining
A classic scale and polish is suitable when for small amounts of plaque, calculus and/or staining. It typically includes:
- Removal of plaque and light tartar above the gum line
- Targeted cleaning just under the gum edge where needed
- Polishing to remove surface staining
- Personalised oral hygiene advice
Conventional Polish
The traditional rotating rubber cup or brush with polish to remove most surface plaque and light staining.
Scale & Air Polish – Advanced Stain Removal
For the best stain removal
Also known as “AirFlow”, a scale and Air Polish is also suitable when for small amounts of plaque and/or calculus, but is the best option to remove staining for the best cosmetic result. It typically includes:
- Removal of plaque and light tartar above the gum line
- Targeted cleaning just under the gum edge where needed
- Air Polishing for best removal of surface staining
- Personalised oral hygiene advice
Air Polishing
A modern technique using a fine powder, air and water spray to gently remove:
- Tea, coffee and red wine staining
- Plaque in hard-to-reach areas
- Biofilm around braces, implants and restorations
Compared with traditional polishing, air polishing is:
- More comfortable
- More thorough and effective – producing a brighter, smoother finish
Air polishing might be the best option if you have lots of staining or you want the best cosmetic result.
Hand Scaling vs Ultrasonic Scaling
We use both techniques depending on what’s best for you.
Hand Scaling
- Often preferred by patients who find ultrasonic scaling too sensitive
- Useful for fine detail work and finishing
- Best suited where only lighter deposits are present or used in addition to ultrasonic cleaning
Ultrasonic Scaling
- Uses gentle vibrations and water to remove deposits efficiently
- Particularly effective for heavier tartar
- Usually faster and comfortable for most patients
Unstable gums and severe gum disease (periodontitis)
Treatment for gum disease:
Deep Cleaning & Non-Surgical Root Surface Debridement (RSD)
If you have red/inflamed/bleeding gums and/or severe gum disease (chronic periodontitis).
Deeper and more thorough cleaning may might involve:
- Detailed deep cleaning below the gums
- Thorough removal of bacterial deposits from root surfaces
- Possible use of local anaesthetic for comfort
- Structured review and ongoing maintenance
This is targeted gum disease treatment rather than a routine clean.
How do Hygiene Appointments Differ From an NHS “Scale & Polish”?
The NHS provides only the treatment considered necessary to maintain your oral health. This often means the basic “scale & polish” provided with an NHS check-up is focused on removing tartar causing active problems, rather than providing a comprehensive cosmetic clean. Polishing is often deemed ‘not clinically indicated’ and so not included.
Our hygiene visits take a broad preventative and cosmetic approach, as well as treating active disease – cleaning both above and below the gum line where needed, aiming to remove all plaque and tartar, and addressing staining for the best cosmetic results.
Who Benefits Most From Professional Hygiene Care?
Regular hygiene appointments are particularly helpful if you:
- Notice bleeding gums
- Experience staining from tea, coffee or wine
- Have crowns, bridges, implants or orthodontic appliances
- Have had gum problems before
- Want to maintain long-term oral health
What our patients say
Park Road Dental Care Average Rating ★★★★★
“Great experience at Park Road Dental Care. Very easy to make an appt online the day before and when I arrived was warmly welcomed by Leanne. I had a new patient exam and hygiene and was pleased with the process. Dr Asim was thorough and took the time to answer all my questions. The practice also had nice decor and was a pleasant environment to be in.”
Katie HSource:“The receptionist [Leanne] was absolutely courteous and managed to book me same-day appointment. Dr Burton took his time and gave me full teeth deep cleaning. I am completely satisfied with the results.”
Waseem KSource:“First time at this new dentist in Park Rd, really easy to book online and received text reminders for appointment. For visit, David talked through check up and clean and polish great! Thank you”
Lloyd SSource:“Joined as a new patient and the booking process was simple. Booked in for a checkup but during the appointment was able to get a scale and polish. As someone who really doesn’t like the dentist this was as easy as can be.”
Kyle LSource:“Outstanding experience from start to finish. The care and professionalism were exceptional, and the cleaning was gentle and thorough. David is a exceptionally wonderful Dentist. Park Road Dental Care has such a calm, welcoming, and friendly atmosphere that immediately puts you at ease. The nurse Leanne, whose warm smile and experience make a great first impression. As someone who feels quite anxious about dental appointments, I really appreciated how David took the time to explain everything About scale, and polish and brushing techniques. I left feeling genuinely well cared . Highly recommend Park Road Dental Care to anyone, especially nervous patients. Looking forward to returning in 6 months!”
Sanjeev ASource:“Park Road Dental is exactly what I’d expect from Dr Burton, who is a consummate professional. The practice is spotlessly clean, with calm and relaxing decor. Leanne gave me a warm and genuine welcome, followed by professional nursing care in the treatment room.
Dr Burton carried out a checkup with X-rays, followed by a first class clean. Everything was extremely well explained, with the entire experience feeling relaxed and professional from start to finish. I followed Dr David Burton from his previous practice without hesitation and wish him and the team all the best going forward.”
“I had a brilliant experience at Park Road Dental Care for my deep cleaning treatment. Dr David Burton was extremely attentive, thorough, and professional. He took his time with the procedure and never made me feel rushed at all. He also explained everything very clearly.
A big thank you as well to Leanne the nurse, who was incredibly polite, friendly, and helpful throughout. Thank you to the team for making my visit so comfortable!”
“Yesterday I went for a deep cleaning because I have got bleeding gums, and Dr David and Nurse Leanne were both amazing, the service is good and I was really well treated by both of them. Amazing service and price. Thanks again”
Fabio SSource:Prevention First
Good daily home care is essential, but professional cleaning helps maintain areas that are difficult to manage yourself.
Healthy gums, stable teeth, and confident smiles for the long term.
Last reviewed: 11/08/2026