Holistic Dental Hygiene
At Optimal Dental Health, we believe in a holistic approach to dental care, understanding that a healthy body starts with a healthy mouth. Gum disease can impact individuals of all ages, and we encourage embracing a lifestyle that prioritizes overall well-being.
Research shows a strong connection between periodontal (gum) disease and overall health, with evidence linking it to conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, and Alzheimer’s disease.
Taking care of your gums is an essential step toward supporting your overall health.
That’s why we offer a comprehensive dental service that not only leaves you with a shining smile but also protects your health by avoiding the use of toxic chemicals like fluoride. If you want to take your smile to the next level, book an appointment with one of our private dental hygienists today.
Hygiene appointment, only £150 (Valued at £200)
What We Offer:
- Holistic Approach: Unlike conventional dental practices, we avoid toxic products. These include fluoride, mercury, BPA, preservatives, dyes, and flavourings.
- Oral Microbiome Testing: Our dental team tries to reduce bacteria before cleaning. This is to prevent pushing harmful substances into your bloodstream.
- Phase Contrast Microscope: Everyone’s mouth has unique bacteria. We study your plaque under the microscope to determine the necessary dental cleaning.
- Dental Nutrition: Our holistic approach also considers how your diet affects your oral and overall health.
- Medical-Grade, Ozonated Water: We use clean, ozonated water and herbal solutions to aid healing and boost the immune system.
- Ultrasonic Scaling: We use high-frequency sound waves to effectively remove plaque and calculus, reducing harmful pathogens.
- Non-Toxic Polishing Paste: To finish off your new gleaming smile, we use a non-toxic polishing paste that contains no fluoride, flavours, preservatives, or colours. It still removes stains and debris just as well!
Gum Treatment Menu at Optimal Dental Health
Our approach: biological, evidence-based care to protect your gums, your teeth and your overall health.
1. Fresh Start: Gingivitis Check & Maintenance
£140 | 45 minutes
Best for: Early signs of gum irritation (bleeding, redness, bad breath)
- Live microscope analysis of your oral microbiome
- Gentle, thorough dental cleaning to remove plaque, tartar, and stains.
- Personalised at-home care plan (with tailored product recommendations)
- Early intervention to prevent long-term damage
- Advice on future maintenance and bespoke review intervals
This is your opportunity to press reset, and keep your smile healthy for the long run.
2. Rescue Plan: Periodontal Reset
£295 | 90 minutes
Best for: Mild gum disease (pockets, inflammation, gum recession, bleeding)
- Microscope analysis before and after to track bacterial changes over time
- Comprehensive periodontal charting (to assess full mouth health and pocket depths)
- Deep, targeted cleaning below the gum line
- Ozone water therapy at each visit (to naturally kill harmful bacteria)
- Hydroxyapatite remineralisation varnish application
- Customised advice and tailored home-care recommendations
This is your turning point. A chance to reclaim healthy gums and the confidence to smile again.
3. Full Recovery: Advanced Periodontal Therapy
£695 | 3 hours (Over multiple appointments)
Best for: Advanced gum disease (deep pockets, bone loss, loose teeth)
- Microscope analysis to monitor bacteria
- Full-mouth pocket chart and deep full mouth deep clean of pockets under the gumline to remove harmful tartar on root surfaces. (local anaesthetic may be used if needed)
- Full-mouth nitrous oxide insufflation for antimicrobial effect and comfort
- Hydroxyapatite remineralisation varnish application
- Bespoke ongoing care plan to support recovery and long-term gum health
- Ongoing tailored home care advice and reviews
You’re not beyond saving. With compassion and technology on your side, we’ll help you rebuild, stronger than before.
Important to know:
All biological hygiene treatments are prescribed after a 15-point dental health check with one of our dentists.
You can also access our hygiene care directly (without seeing a dentist first) — please note, radiographs and x-rays are not included with direct access appointments. When diagnosing gum disease, it is best to have a full set of x-rays to assess any damage to the bone, which holds your teeth securely in place.
Gum Treatment Comparison
| Service | Fresh StartGum Health Check & Maintenance £140 | Rescue PlanPeriodontal Reset £295 | Full RecoveryAdvanced Periodontal Therapy £595 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 45 minutes | 90 minutes | 3 hours (multiple visits) |
| Ideal for | Early signs of irritation (bleeding, redness, bad breath) | Mild periodontal disease (pockets, gum recession) | Advanced periodontal disease (bone loss, loose teeth) |
| Live plaque microscope analysis | (tracking) | (tracking) | |
| Gentle deep cleaning | (below the gum line) | (full-mouth debridement under local anaesthetic if needed) | |
| Ozone water therapy | (with ozone antimicrobial therapy) | ||
| Hydroxyapatite remineralisation varnish | |||
| Tailored home care plan & product recommendations | |||
| Customised maintenance advice | |||
| Full periodontal charting | |||
| Bespoke ongoing recovery plan |
Quick Overview:
Treatments are tailored to your individual needs, based on the latest biological dental research.
You can book directly with a hygienist (direct access) or through a dentist-led 15-point dental health check.
A Holistic Dental Hygiene Clinic That Does It Differently
We’re all about natural dentistry at Optimal Dental Health!
By prioritising the use of natural and preservative-free products, we can achieve the best results for your dental health without causing harm to your overall health.
Our holistic approach allows us to understand your body as a whole and produce treatment plans that are tailored to your goals.
Whether you have toothache, headaches or just want a brighter smile, our team of dental hygienists are on hand to make a difference.
Hygiene appointment, only £150 (Valued at £200)
(Subsequent appointments are 45 minutes)
What are the Benefits of Visiting a Private Dental Hygienist?
Visiting the hygienist on a regular basis is an essential part of maintaining good oral health and general health. A qualified dental hygienist like ourselves can provide a range of treatments, including professional dental cleaning, to help keep your teeth and gums healthy.
By removing and disrupting the ‘biofilm’ on your teeth, you can avoid the build-up of bacteria in hard-to-reach places which can cause cavities, gum disease and other conditions. We want a diverse mix of bacteria and fungi that live in harmony with our bodies, avoiding dysbiosis with one pathogenic group taking over and causing disease.
In addition to removing plaque and tartar, your hygienist can also brighten up your smile with gentle polishing techniques to remove stains. We also give you tailored advice on how to look after your teeth properly at home with the right diet and regime for maintaining good oral hygiene and regularly disrupting the biofilm. By visiting our holistic dental hygiene clinic regularly, you can ensure that your teeth remain healthy, clean and free from decay or disease.
Book an Appointment with Optimal Dental Health Today
We pride ourselves on making a difference in people’s lives by brightening one smile at a time. With a range of treatments such as stain removal, composite bonding and dental cleaning in London, you can reach your dental and wellbeing goals faster with the help of our team of holistic biological dentists. Book your appointment today and start your journey to a smile you are proud of.
Dental Hygiene in London FAQs
The frequency of dental hygiene visits is bespoke and is based on genetics, diet, how heavily your teeth are restored and your home care. It varies from every 2 months to every 18 months. Discussing your unique oral health needs with your dentist or hygienist is important. However, if you are prone to inflammation, cavities or gum disease, more frequent visits may be recommended.
Your visit to the dental hygienist will usually start with an examination of your teeth and gums. We will then take a sample of your plaque to examine under our Phase Contrast Microscope to study the unique bacteria in your mouth. This will help us determine the necessary dental cleaning and treatments you will need.
With our holistic approach, we avoid using toxic products including fluoride, mercury, BPA, preservatives, dyes, and flavourings. We also use clean, ozonated water and herbal solutions in our Ultrasonic Scaling tips to achieve a cleaner smile. High-frequency sound waves are used to effectively remove plaque and calculus, reducing harmful pathogens to aid healing and boost the immune system.
After the cleaning, your hygienist may also polish your teeth and provide you with advice on how to keep your mouth healthy at home.
Our dental hygienists at Optimal Dental Health are trained to perform a range of treatments including scaling and polishing, deep cleaning and root planning, sensitivity treatments, and teeth whitening. They can also provide advice on how to brush and floss correctly, dietary recommendations, and preventive treatments such as sealants or snore guards.
Good oral hygiene habits are essential to maintaining a healthy mouth and body. Brushing twice a day, flossing once a day and tongue cleaning are all important parts of an effective dental health routine. Regular brushing breaks up the biofilm and removes food debris that can cause tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath.
Interdental brushes are designed to get into the tight spaces between your teeth and help remove plaque and food particles that can accumulate in these areas. It’s important to choose the right size for your teeth so it can effectively clean the hard-to-reach areas between your teeth. If you are having trouble determining the right size for you, our team of dental hygienists can find ones that fit your mouth.
Brushing and flossing at home are important for healthy teeth, but they can’t do it all. Professional dental cleaning removes plaque and tartar that you can’t reach on your own. This helps prevent gum disease and maintains your mouth’s health.
Oral hygiene is closely linked to your general health. Regular dental hygiene visits, including thorough dental cleaning, help reduce harmful bacteria that can enter the bloodstream and affect other organs. Consistent care supports not just a clean mouth, but also a healthier body.
Empowering smiles, empowering lives
"Optimal Dental Health is the ultimate holistic clinic for improving both your oral and overall health. I go there to visit James the dentist and Brooke the hygienist and I feel that they are not only working on my teeth, they are working on optimising my complete health. They provide an outstanding dental service and offer support and guidance on lifestyle factors too."
