Professional Oral Health Care
Personalised, evidence-based professional care designed to protect your teeth and gums, prevent disease and support better oral health throughout life.
Professional Care That Supports Lifelong Oral Health
For many people, a dental hygiene appointment is simply about having their teeth cleaned.
At OHHH, we believe professional oral healthcare should offer much more than that.
Regular professional care plays an important role in maintaining healthy teeth and gums, preventing disease and identifying potential concerns as early as possible. It’s also an opportunity to better understand your own oral health and the steps you can take to protect it between appointments.
Our approach combines professional assessment and care with education, prevention and personalised advice. Rather than following the same routine for every patient, we take time to understand your oral health, lifestyle, individual risk factors and goals before recommending the care that’s right for you.
Whether you’re maintaining excellent oral health, managing an existing concern or simply haven’t had professional oral healthcare for some time, we’ll meet you where you are and help you move forward.
A Modern Approach With Guided Biofilm Therapy
OHHH is proud to provide Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) as part of our approach to professional preventative oral healthcare.
Biofilm is the soft, sticky community of microorganisms that continually forms on the surfaces of your teeth, gums and other areas of the mouth. If it isn’t effectively managed, it can contribute to oral health problems including tooth decay, gum inflammation and periodontal disease.
Guided Biofilm Therapy provides a systematic approach to identifying and managing dental biofilm. Rather than simply focusing on removing visible deposits from the teeth, it allows us to identify areas where biofilm is present and provide professional care based on what we can actually see.
At OHHH, GBT is led by Dental Hygienist Clodagh Cleary, who has undertaken dedicated training in this approach as part of our commitment to providing modern, evidence-based preventative care.
Importantly, GBT isn’t simply about achieving cleaner-looking teeth. It fits with the wider OHHH philosophy of education, prevention and helping you understand your own oral health.
What Does Professional Oral Health Care Involve?
No two mouths are exactly the same, so no two appointments need to be exactly the same either.
Depending on your individual oral health and clinical needs, your appointment may include:
- Comprehensive oral health and gum assessment
- Identification and management of dental biofilm
- Guided Biofilm Therapy where appropriate
- Professional removal of plaque and calculus
- Stain removal where appropriate
- Assessment for signs of gum inflammation or disease
- Personalised brushing and interdental cleaning advice
- Preventative oral healthcare planning
- Advice tailored to your lifestyle, risk factors and oral health goals
- Recommendations for ongoing professional care or further assessment where required
Every appointment is designed to give you a better understanding of your oral health and the practical steps you can take to maintain it between visits.
Small Steps Today Can Prevent Bigger Problems Tomorrow
Many oral health conditions develop gradually and may cause few or no noticeable symptoms in their early stages.
Regular professional care gives us an opportunity to identify changes early, manage risk factors and help you take action before problems become more difficult to manage.
Professional oral healthcare can play an important role in helping to manage or reduce problems associated with:
- Gum disease
- Tooth decay
- Persistent bad breath
- Plaque and calculus build-up
- Tooth staining
- Long-term tooth loss
More importantly, regular appointments give you an opportunity to understand how your oral health is changing over time and what you can do between visits to protect it.
No Two Patients Are The Same
Your oral health is unique.
Factors such as age, medical history, medications, lifestyle, diet and previous dental treatment all influence the care that’s right for you.
That’s why every appointment at OHHH is tailored to your individual needs.
Whether you’re maintaining excellent oral health, working towards healthier gums or returning to professional care after some time away, we’ll develop recommendations that are realistic, achievable and appropriate for you.
Your Mouth Is Part Of Your Overall Health
Your mouth doesn’t exist in isolation from the rest of your body.
Research continues to highlight important associations between oral health and wider health, with areas such as diabetes, cardiovascular health and pregnancy among those being studied in relation to gum and periodontal health.
These relationships are complex, and research continues to develop our understanding of them. What we do know is that maintaining healthy teeth and gums is an important part of looking after your health throughout life.
Our role is to help you understand your oral health, provide reliable information and support you in making informed decisions about your care.
Who Can Benefit?
Professional oral health care is suitable for almost everyone, including:
- Adults wishing to maintain healthy teeth and gums
- Patients looking to improve their oral hygiene
- People experiencing bleeding gums
- Patients with previous gum disease
- Smokers and ex-smokers
- Patients with diabetes
- Pregnant women
- Patients with dental implants
- Anyone wanting personalised oral health advice
- People who haven’t had professional oral healthcare for some time
- Patients who find traditional dental hygiene appointments uncomfortable or are anxious about attending
- Anyone concerned about changes in their teeth, gums or oral health
Whether you’re attending regularly or visiting for the first time in many years, we’ll meet you where you are and support you without judgement.
Professional Care With Clodagh
Professional Oral Health Care at OHHH is provided by Dental Hygienist Clodagh Cleary, whose approach combines professional care with prevention, patient education and practical advice.
Clodagh is particularly passionate about helping patients feel comfortable and informed during their appointments. She is also leading OHHH’s introduction of Guided Biofilm Therapy, bringing this approach into the professional preventative care we provide.
Her goal is simple: to help you understand your oral health, feel confident about looking after it and make professional care a positive part of maintaining a healthy mouth throughout life.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I have a professional oral health appointment?
The ideal interval varies from person to person. Following your assessment, we’ll recommend a maintenance schedule based on your oral health, gum health and individual risk factors.
Will my appointment be personalised?
Yes. Every appointment is tailored to your individual needs, oral health goals and lifestyle. We believe personalised care leads to better long-term outcomes.
Is professional oral health care only about cleaning teeth?
No. Professional oral health care includes prevention, education, assessment, personalised advice and helping you maintain healthy gums and teeth over the long term.
What if I haven't visited in several years?
You’re always welcome. Our focus is on helping you move forward with confidence, without judgement. We’ll assess your current oral health and work with you to develop a personalised plan.
What is Guided Biofilm Therapy?
Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) is a systematic approach to professional oral care that helps identify and manage dental biofilm. At OHHH, it forms part of our preventative approach to helping patients maintain healthy teeth and gums.
Is Guided Biofilm Therapy the same as a traditional scale and polish?
Not exactly. Traditional professional cleaning often focuses primarily on removing plaque, calculus and staining. GBT takes a structured approach to identifying biofilm and tailoring professional care according to what is present and the individual needs of the patient.
I'm worried about my gums. Should I book this service?
If you’ve noticed bleeding, swelling, sensitivity, persistent bad breath or another change in your gums, or you’re simply unsure about something, please get in touch. We’ll help determine whether a Professional Oral Health Care appointment, Gum Health Assessment or another service is the most appropriate place to start.
Ready To Protect Your Oral Health?
You don’t need to wait until something hurts to start taking better care of your oral health.
Whether you’re due a professional appointment, concerned about your gums, returning after some time away or simply unsure about something you’ve noticed, we’re here to help.
Book your Professional Oral Health Care appointment with OHHH and take the next step towards healthier teeth and gums and better-informed care.