Why regular hygienist visits matter
Even with meticulous home care, plaque hardens into tartar — calculus — in areas that a toothbrush cannot reach. Tartar irritates the gum tissue, triggering the inflammatory cycle that leads to bleeding, recession and, ultimately, tooth loss. Routine hygienist appointments break that cycle, keeping your gums clinically healthy rather than just superficially clean.
As your dentist in St Albans, we see a strong link between gum health, general health and quality of life — another reason we take preventive care so seriously.
