Dental Hygienist Brentwood, Essex
Smile HQ Oral Health Hygienist Appointments
Regular hygiene appointments are a necessary part and parcel of maintaining perfect smiles—but they’re not everyone’s idea of fun!
So what if we told you that the SmileHQ team could change the way you feel about your hygiene appointment forever?
It’s thanks to a revolutionary technology known as guided biofilm therapy—or GBT—a much gentler approach to hygiene that leaves you feeling miles fresher for longer.
Patients who try GBT say they can’t wait for their next appointment and wouldn’t dream of going back to conventional hygiene.
Alongside tailored oral health and lifestyle advice from our experienced hygiene team, GBT is the ultimate in long-term smile health preservation.
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GBT from SmileHQ: Stain Removal and More
Here are some of the benefits of regular GBT hygiene from SmileHQ:
- Enjoy a brighter, confident smile
- Keep bad breath at bay
- Give your teeth the best chance of good health
- Prevent gum disease
- Help spot dental problems early
- Receive tailored lifestyle advice
Introducing GBT from SmileHQ
Devised and used by gum specialists, GBT is the gold standard of dental hygiene therapy. Although it’s gentler than a regular scale and polish, GBT removes even more hard-to-reach plaque, bacteria and stains—leaving you looking and feeling your best, 24/7.
GBT: What to Expect
GBT may be a little different from the dental deep-cleaning you’re used to. Not only is it more gentle than a regular hygiene session, but it’s also more effective at removing bacteria, plaque and calculus on the gums, teeth, and tongue.
Your First Dental Hygiene Appointment
Your first appointment will begin with a comprehensive assessment of your teeth, gums and any existing restorations. Biofilm will be disclosed (highlighted) so we can tailor our cleaning accordingly. The session will then include AIRFLOW® cleaning, PERIOFLOW® for deeper pockets or around implants, and PIEZON® ultrasonic where needed. Afterwards you’ll receive personalised oral hygiene advice and, where appropriate, a fluoride treatment to protect your results.
Your Assessment
GBT begins with a gentle rinse with BacterX Pro mouthwash and a thorough assessment of your teeth and gums—as well as any cosmetic restorations such as crown, bridges and implants.
Disclosure and Removal
EMS’ unique Biofilm Discloser highlights problem areas of biofilm—a thin coating of bacteria—allowing our hygiene team to design a bespoke plan for effective removal.
Hygiene Support
In addition to a detailed treatment plan, we’ll provide lifestyle advice, equipment and toothpastes to help you maintain perfect health and freshness.
AIRFLOW® MAX Cleaning
Now we’ll get to work with gentle air-powered AIRFLOW® MAX Cleaning to begin removing biofilm from teeth and soft tissue.
PERIOFLOW®
We’ll follow up with PERIOFLOW® cleaning—designed to remove biofilm from more hard to reach pockets and recesses in the gums.
PIEZON® PS
Stage three of your GBS therapy sees plaque and calculus eliminated by EMS’ PIEZON® PS deep-cleaning. This is especially effective on implants, veneers, crowns, bridges and other cosmetic dental restorations.
Maintain and Protect
You’ll love the deep-clean feel of GBT by EMS so much that you’ll want to preserve the feeling forever. So after a final check for remaining bacteria and calculus we’ll administer protective fluoride to maintain the results.
Top Up When You Need to
That’s all there is to GBT! You can top up and maintain results with the SmileHQ hygiene team whenever you need to.
Get to Know Our Hygienist Team
Revolutionary GBT is just the start of the SmileHQ hygiene experience.
We believe that prevention is always better than cure, so we’ll provide comprehensive lifestyle advice and oral health guidance.
Our goal is to create a true partnership with you and our clinicians working together to keep your smile in the best long-term health—both in the clinic and at home.
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Rave Reviews
Hygiene appointment – both the hygienist and nurse were very friendly and informative, they made the appointment feel very easy and eased my nerves immediately. Very professional and not only do my teeth feel great after but I have some useful tips to help me maintain a great clean. Thank you again ladies, 10/10 highly recommend!! 🙂
The atmosphere was so peaceful. The staff are friendly and welcoming. They listened to my needs and considered my comfort every step of the way. I would definitely recommend. I felt so confident walking out after just one clean. Already have my next appointments booked in. Now going to the dentist isn’t so scary.
I am absolutely over the moon with my teeth transformation! I have always hated my smile and now I can’t stop smiling ! Dr Pola and the whole team at smile HQ were amazing from start to finish. The clinic is beautiful, clean & calming – would massively recommend!
I saw Dr Bal and have been so pleased with my treatment. He really listens to what you want to achieve and speaks through your treatment plan in so much detail. Very natural results which is what I wanted 🙂 Couldn’t recommend him enough!
I have visited SmileHQ for a consultation only, so cannot comment on actual treatment received at this point. However, from my initial enquiry through to my consultation, I have been extremely impressed by the friendliness and professionalism of all of the staff I have so far encountered. There has been no pressure to proceed with treatment and the refundable deposit for the consultation should you decide not to go ahead is commendable and shows an element of the ethos at this practice. I feel very confident in their ability and expertise in this field to eventually make me smile again and would highly recommend anyone taking the first steps on their own personal journey with SmileHQ.
My experience at Smile HQ was the best!! Sasha and Charlotte were amazing from start to finish. They made me feel so comfortable and at ease, I would highly highly recommend going here! I had composite bonding and I am over the moon with my results. They really listen to what you are after and if anything exceeds all expectations. I’m very happy!
Unbelievable experience at Smile HQ. Pola & Claire were incredible, they were patient and listened to all of my needs and wants. I had my composite bonding done today and they are perfect. Highly recommend!
Receptionist Kiera is an absolute delight to talk to. So refreshing from your ordinary rude front of house receptionists, lovely attitude and very helpful.
Book Your GBT Experience at SmileHQ
An appointment with our hygienist complements your overall dental care and helps you maintain a fresh, healthy smile. Call our friendly team today and book your hygiene appointment.
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- What is Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) and how is it different from a standard cleaning?
GBT is a modern hygiene protocol used by Smile HQ that goes beyond a basic scale and polish. It uses technologies such as AIRFLOW® and PERIOFLOW® to remove biofilm, bacteria and stains more thoroughly and more gently. While conventional cleanings simply scale off surface deposits, GBT begins with a visual assessment of biofilm, then removes it in stages and finishes with protective fluoride to give longer-lasting results.
- How often should I book a hygiene appointment to maintain optimal oral health?
The ideal interval depends on your individual risk profile (gum health, previous restorations, lifestyle) but at Smile HQ many patients aim for two hygiene sessions per year. Frequent GBT treatments help catch issues early, maintain fresh breath, support implants or cosmetic work, and keep your smile performing at its best.
- Can I have hygiene treatment if I have veneers, implants or other cosmetic dental work?
Yes. In fact, hygiene care is especially important if you’ve had cosmetic or restorative procedures. Smile HQ’s GBT protocol is recommended for implants, veneers, crowns and bridges because it reaches hard-to-access areas around these restorations and helps protect against decay or gum problems.
