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Treatment Details
Overview
At DRMR we have a team of experts to look after your dental health and oral hygiene.
Come and see us for your routine dental checkups and regular hygiene appointments so we can help you keep your mouth in its best shape.
6 monthly dental hygiene cleans are recommended even for the cleanest of mouths. 3 monthly dental hygiene visits for patients with veneers or implants. Our thorough yet friendly hygienist will clean your gums and advise you on the best way to keep bacteria and build up at bay at home. Having your teeth cleaned also removes stain and plaque build up that can be unsightly. There is also mounting evidence about the impact of oral bacteria on overall wellness. Having your mouth professionally cleaned regularly is a great way to look after your own wellbeing and maintain an attractive smile.
You may also want to take advantage of our DNA Saliva Test which can tell you a lot about not only your oral health but also your general health. Through your saliva, we can check your:
- Whether you have good or bad bacteria in your mouth
- How acidic your saliva is
- Collagen breakdown levels
- Learn if you were born with gene markers associated with increased inflammation, a critical factor in the severity of periodontitis, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease
Contact us for more information and book your hygiene visit with Zara or dental examination with Dr Irene to consult on how the saliva DNA testing will benefit you.
Check Ups
During your regular dental exams we will check your teeth for overall health wear, cracks or decay. We will also check your gum health. We usually take a scan of your mouth with our i-Tero scanner, so we can monitor gum recession, tooth wear and any tooth movement. We always check for oral cancer as well as use our digital X-rays with AI technology to check for any cavities or potential cavities. We love using the latest technology to make sure we are delivering the best possible assessment for you.
At DRMR health, function and aesthetics are at the top of our priority list. Let us help you Be Your Best You and book to see us today using the booking link below.
Or complete the contact form so we can get you booked in.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Guided Biofilm Therapy at DRMR
We are always refining the way we work at DRMR. When there is a better way to look after our patients, we bring it in, and that is what being treated here should mean.
So every hygiene appointment at DRMR is now carried out as Guided Biofilm Therapy. It is a defined clinical protocol rather than a single machine, and it shapes the whole appointment.
We show you the biofilm first
Biofilm is the soft living layer of bacteria that forms on teeth every day. It is almost invisible, which is why so much of it survives brushing at home.
The appointment begins with a disclosing solution, painted on to stain it. Once stained, it is visible in the mirror on your own teeth. Your hygienist can see precisely where to work, and you can see where your brushing is not reaching, which is rarely where people expect.
AIRFLOW, warm water and a fine powder
The biofilm, and the staining left by tea, coffee and red wine, is lifted away with AIRFLOW: a fine stream of warm water, air and an erythritol powder. The water is warm and the powder is very fine, so nothing abrasive touches the tooth.
Ultrasonic, only where it is needed
Where hardened tartar remains, a slim ultrasonic tip removes it, and only in the places the disclosing has shown. Because the deposits have already been mapped, this part of the appointment is short and precise.
The final check
We disclose a second time and look again. Anything remaining is removed. You leave when your teeth are clean, and you can see that they are.
Why we chose Guided Biofilm Therapy
If your teeth are sensitive
We have always taken care over comfort, and our hygiene appointments were already gentle. Guided Biofilm Therapy is gentler still. The warm water and the fine powder mean comfort is usually the first difference patients notice.
If you have veneers, crowns, implants or composite bonding
Guided Biofilm Therapy is kind to existing dentistry. The erythritol powder used in AIRFLOW is intended to remove biofilm from restorations and implant surfaces without scratching or dulling them. This is particularly important to us at DRMR, where most of our patients have exactly this kind of work. Protecting it is part of looking after it.
If you are wearing braces or aligners
Fixed appliances give biofilm more places to gather and make it harder to see. Disclosing shows exactly where it has collected around brackets and wires, and AIRFLOW reaches those areas easily.
"Thanks to Manrina and the team. From start to finish I felt like I was in good hands, professional and informative. Delighted with the results."
Without proper oral hygiene, bacteria can reach levels that might lead to oral infections, such as tooth decay and gum disease.
If gum disease is not managed effectively, the harmful bacteria in the mouth can lead to other systemic diseases and affect the rest of the body. Dental hygiene helps to maintain a healthy mouth and body.
Yes. Unfortunately, the bristles of our manual or electric toothbrush are unable to reach in between the teeth. Therefore, appropriately sized interdental brushes or floss should be used. Your Hygienist will be able to assess and advise you on the correct size and technique.
Yes you can book directly to see the hygienist
The best way to prevent gum disease is by attending regular appointments with your hygienist. Prevention requires maintaining an excellent oral hygiene routine at home. Plaque is the main cause of gum disease and this can be manually removed using a toothbrush and appropriate interdental aids.
Yes. Staining from tea, coffee, red wine and smoking is lifted away with AIRFLOW, using warm water, air and a fine powder.
Depending on your individual circumstances and dental health and home care. But as a general rule, you should try to see the dental hygienist every three to six months.
A defined clinical protocol for removing biofilm and staining. The biofilm is stained so it can be seen, lifted away with warm water, air and a fine powder, and an ultrasonic tip is used only where hardened tartar remains. The appointment finishes with a second check. Every hygiene appointment at DRMR follows it.
No. A scale and polish is a traditional technique: deposits are removed with hand instruments or an ultrasonic scaler, then the teeth are polished with a paste and a rotating cup. Guided Biofilm Therapy works in the opposite order. The biofilm is made visible first, then lifted away with warm water, air and a fine powder, and an instrument is used only where hardened tartar remains. At DRMR, every hygiene appointment follows the Guided Biofilm Therapy protocol.
Most patients find it comfortable. The water is warm rather than cold, and the powder is fine enough that nothing abrasive touches the tooth. If your teeth are sensitive, tell your hygienist at the start of the appointment.
Yes. The erythritol powder used in AIRFLOW is intended for use on restorations, implant surfaces and orthodontic appliances as well as natural enamel.
Every six months for most patients, and every three months if you have veneers or implants.
Treatment pricing
Dental Health Check Up from £95
A hygiene appointment at DRMR is £200. AIRFLOW is part of every visit rather than a separate charge.
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