Dental Hygienists in Brighton & Hove
Preventive Care You Can Trust
At TwentyOneDental, we take preventive dental care seriously. Our highly skilled, dually qualified Dental Hygienist & Therapist works alongside our clinical team to diagnose and treat gum disease early—helping to stop small issues from becoming big problems.
Bleeding gums are never normal—they’re a sign of gum disease. The good news? With early detection and expert care, gum disease is both preventable and treatable.
Protect your smile with regular hygiene appointments and expert advice tailored to you.
Put your dental hygiene first
There has been a great deal of research on gum disease and how it affects your general health. Recent research has shown that gum disease is linked to Heart disease and Diabetes and possibly other conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.
Over half the population suffer from gum disease, so if you have any of the following signs, it’s important to get checked.
- Bleeding gums when brushing or even whilst eating
- Red, swollen gums
- Bad breath
- Spaces appearing between teeth
- Loose teeth or teeth moving position in the mouth
- Receding gums
- Sensitivity to cold or hot foods and drinks
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If the hygienist advises you to see a dentist, it is because they feel that it is in the interests of your health, it is outside the scope of what they are allowed to do, or they are uncertain about treating you without further advice.
There are very rare circumstances when a hygienist cannot start treatment and before they are prepared to continue, they may insist that a dentist assesses your condition first. These may relate to your medical history and general health or the condition of your mouth.
A hygienist is not responsible for the overall health of your mouth and regular visits to the dentist is still required.
Scope of what a dental hygienist does and cannot do:
- A hygienist can provide oral hygiene advice, remove stain, tartar, bacterial deposits and other debris
- In relation to gums, the hygienist can advise you on the progression of gum disease, but more advanced conditions need to be assessed by a dentist hygienist then continues treatment under the prescription of the dentist.
- A hygienist cannot provide a full dental examination.
*Dental hygienists cannot diagnose or give the prognosis (the likely outcome) of diseases such as decaying or broken teeth, or prescribe antibiotics, painkillers or any other drugs to alleviate symptoms. A visit to a hygienist is not a substitute for a full dental examination.
Important Considerations
A dental hygiene appointment should be regarded as part of your overall oral health strategy, not a replacement for regular dental check-ups. Comprehensive evaluations are necessary to ensure a complete understanding of your dental and oral health status.
Meet Your Hygienist
Charley Mansfield
Dental Therapist & Dental Hygienist
Dip DH Dip DT RCS (Eng)
GDC No. 126516
Hygiene appointments at TwentyOneDental are delivered by Charley Mansfield, a dual-qualified dental therapist and dental hygienist. Dual qualification matters more than it sounds: a therapist can carry out a wider range of treatment than a hygienist alone, so more can be resolved within the same appointment rather than being booked back in with a dentist.
Hygiene Fees
Hygiene is charged per appointment. Which appointment you need depends on the state of your gums, and your hygienist will tell you at the time rather than upselling you in advance.
| Appointment | Fee |
|---|---|
| Hygiene Standard | £99 |
| Hygiene Advanced | £157 |
| New Patient Hygiene | £157 |
| Child Hygiene (under 16) | £49 |
| Airflow® | £77 |
| Airflow® added to a hygiene appointment | £35 |
Which Hygiene Appointment Do You Need?
Hygiene Standard
The routine maintenance appointment for healthy gums. Scaling to remove plaque and hardened tartar above the gumline, a polish, and advice tailored to the areas you are missing at home. Most patients on a settled routine need this two or three times a year.
Hygiene Advanced
A longer appointment for gums that are inflamed, bleeding or showing early signs of periodontal disease. This goes below the gumline to clean the root surfaces where bacteria collect, which is where standard scaling cannot reach.
New Patient Hygiene
A first appointment includes a full assessment of your gum health and a baseline record of pocket depths, so future visits have something to measure against.
Airflow®
A pressurised jet of warm water, fine powder and air that lifts staining from tea, coffee, red wine and tobacco, and reaches between teeth and around braces or implants where instruments struggle. It is a stain and biofilm treatment rather than a whitening treatment, so it restores the natural shade of the tooth rather than lightening it beyond that. It can be added to any hygiene appointment.
