Direct access dental hygiene treatment from £90 – get in touch to book your appointment today.
Get in touchLooking for a fast, convenient way to keep your smile healthy? With direct access hygiene in Ealing, you can book an appointment with our dental hygienists without needing a referral from a dentist first. This allows you to prioritise your preventative care and manage your oral health with ease.
Modern dental care is all about making your life simpler, and we embrace this at W5 Dental Care. Direct access hygiene means you don’t have to wait for a dentist’s check-up before receiving the essential hygiene cleaning and preventative treatments you need. It puts you in control of your dental maintenance, ensuring consistent, timely care to keep your mouth in top condition.
Book an appointmentSeeing a dental hygienist regularly offers numerous advantages for your long-term health and confidence:
Through a direct access appointment, you can receive comprehensive and advanced dental hygiene services. At our practice near Chiswick, we are pleased to offer Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT), a minimally invasive technique focused on patient comfort.
This treatment involves:
This innovative GBT system reduces the need for traditional, harsher scaling, ensuring your hygienist visit is comfortable, effective, and often pain-free.
Find out moreDirect access hygiene is a key component of preventative dentistry. By routinely removing plaque and tartar, you can reverse gingivitis (the earliest stage of gum disease) and manage more advanced issues like periodontitis. This commitment to regular, professional cleaning helps:
Booking your hygiene appointment is an easy, proactive step towards a healthier, brighter smile.
BOOK AN APPOINTMENTDirect access hygiene is a convenient option that allows you to book an appointment with a dental hygienist without needing to see a dentist first for a referral. This streamlines your dental care, letting you schedule essential professional cleaning and preventative treatments directly. You simply contact the dental practice to book your hygiene slot, giving you more control over your oral health maintenance schedule.
Yes, direct access hygiene is safe and highly beneficial for the vast majority of patients seeking routine cleaning and preventative care. Our dental hygienists are highly trained to provide this specific maintenance and are experts in identifying the early signs of gum disease. If we observe any complex issues, signs of advanced disease, or problems that require diagnosis or further intervention (such as a deep cavity), we will simply refer you to our dentists for a full examination and appropriate treatment.
The frequency of your appointments is entirely specific to your individual needs. For patients who maintain good oral health, a visit every six months may be sufficient. However, if you are prone to rapid plaque or tartar build-up, have a history of gum disease, or have restorations like implants, you may be advised to attend every three to four months. Your hygienist will assess the condition of your gums and recommend a personalised recall schedule to ensure optimal health.
There are generally no strict age restrictions for receiving hygiene services, as preventative care is important for everyone. Hygienists are skilled in providing gentle and effective cleaning for both adults and children. Establishing early visits helps children develop excellent oral hygiene habits, and treatments like Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) are safe and comfortable for younger patients, making hygiene appointments suitable for nearly all age groups.
Gum disease, such as gingivitis, is caused by the build-up of plaque and hardened tartar (calculus) on your teeth and below the gum line. Direct access hygiene appointments focus on professionally removing these deposits from areas that are impossible to reach with a toothbrush or floss. By eliminating these irritants regularly, you prevent inflammation, stop gingivitis from developing, and halt the progression to the more serious, irreversible stage of periodontitis.
We are situated next door to Ealing Common tube station, which is on the Piccadilly and District lines.
