Dental hygiene for healthier gums and a brighter smile
Hygiene
Keep your teeth and gums in brilliant condition with professional teeth cleaning from experienced private dental hygienists in Honiton and Sidmouth.
Teeth cleaning at Brookvale & Merrifield
A professional clean from a dental hygienist reaches the areas your toothbrush simply can't. Our hygienists remove hardened plaque and tartar that build up over time, protecting your gums and helping prevent long-term damage.
We offer both traditional scale and polish and advanced Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) airflow treatment for a thorough, comfortable clean.
What happens during your hygiene appointment?
At a dental hygiene appointment, a qualified hygienist will assess and improve the health of your gums and the cleanliness of your teeth. They’ll carry out a scale and polish, removing the hardened tartar that brushing alone can’t shift, before polishing away any surface staining.
We also offer Guided Biofilm Therapy, which is a gentler alternative to traditional cleaning.
Your hygiene appointment at Brookvale & Merrifield
Booking your appointment
You can book online or call either of our practices to arrange your appointment.
Your teeth cleaning
Your hygienist will assess your gum health, then carry out a professional clean.
Your ongoing care
You’ll receive personalised care advice for keeping your teeth and gums healthy at home.
Booking your appointment
You can book online or call either of our practices to arrange your appointment.
Your teeth cleaning
Your hygienist will assess your gum health, then carry out a professional clean.
Your ongoing care
You’ll receive personalised care advice for keeping your teeth and gums healthy at home.
How much does a hygiene appointment cost?
You'll find clear, transparent pricing for hygiene appointments on our pricing page. If you're looking for better value, our pay-monthly membership plans include two hygiene visits per year alongside two check-ups and routine X-rays. Membership plans are a straightforward way to keep on top of your oral health without thinking about the cost each time.
Do I need to see a hygienist?
If your gums bleed when you brush, or if it's been a while since your last professional clean, a hygiene appointment is a sensible next step. Tartar build-up and early gum disease often go unnoticed because they don't always cause discomfort at first. Catching gum problems early makes them far easier to manage and helps protect your long-term oral health. Even if everything feels fine, regular teeth cleaning keeps things that way.
Why regular teeth cleaning makes all the difference
Removes plaque and tartar
Clears build-up from areas that are hard to reach with a toothbrush
Improves oral health
Regular professional cleaning helps prevent the progression of gum disease
Prevents gingivitis (gum disease)
Early-stage gum disease is much easier to manage when caught quickly
Personalised oral health advice
Get tailored advice on brushing and flossing, and what you need to pay closer attention to
Removes plaque and tartar
Clears build-up from areas that are hard to reach with a toothbrush
Improves oral health
Regular professional cleaning helps prevent the progression of gum disease
Prevents gingivitis (gum disease)
Early-stage gum disease is much easier to manage when caught quickly
Personalised oral health advice
Get tailored advice on brushing and flossing, and what you need to pay closer attention to
Expert dental hygiene care in Honiton and Sidmouth
At Brookvale in Honiton, you'll be looked after by Mark James and Kerrie Bolton. Mark is an experienced hygienist with years of clinical practice across general and preventive care. Kerrie has over 15 years of experience and a particular interest in non-surgical periodontal therapy. At Merrifield in Sidmouth, our hygienist is Cathy Barber, who qualified in 1994 and brings decades of experience alongside qualifications in clinical aromatherapy and coaching. Every appointment is private, unhurried, and tailored to you — whether you're a regular patient or visiting us for the first time.
Meet the Brookvale & Merrifield team
Give your gums the care they deserve
Booking a hygiene appointment is simple. You can book online, call us at either practice, or get in touch through our contact page. Whether you're a long-standing patient or visiting us for the first time, you'll be met with the same warm, no-pressure approach we're known for across East Devon.