Hygienist & Airflow Leeds

Hygienist and Airflow in Leeds

Regular hygienist visits are one of the best ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy for life. At The Tooth Spa in Chapel Allerton, Leeds, our hygienists remove the plaque, tartar and stains that brushing misses, help prevent gum disease and give you practical advice for looking after your mouth at home.

You can book directly with a hygienist, without seeing a dentist first, and we have appointments six days a week, including evenings and Saturdays.

Who will look after you?

Majidha Hanif, Dental Hygienist

Your hygiene appointments are with Majidha, who has worked in dentistry for over three decades. She trained as a dental nurse at Leeds Dental Institute, cared for vulnerable children and adults and people with complex medical needs with Leeds Community Dental Services, and gained her Diploma in Dental Hygiene from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in 1992. Majidha is known for her thorough but gentle approach, loves helping anxious patients feel confident about dental care again, and attends regular courses to keep up to date. Meet the team.

What our hygienists can do for you

What is Airflow?

Airflow uses a fine spray of air, water and powder to lift stains from tea, coffee, red wine and smoking. It reaches between teeth and around braces and implants, and is gentle on enamel, fillings and crowns. Your teeth feel very smooth afterwards.

Airflow brings back your teeth’s natural shade but does not change their colour. For a whiter shade, ask about teeth whitening.

What happens at your appointment

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   Your hygienist checks your gums and looks for any areas that need attention.
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   Tartar is removed with a gentle ultrasonic scaler and fine hand instruments.
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   Your teeth are polished, or cleaned with Airflow if you have chosen it.
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   You get practical advice for your routine at home.

Why gum health matters

Gum disease is very common and often painless at first. Signs include bleeding when you brush, red or swollen gums, bad breath and, later, loose teeth. Left untreated it can lead to tooth loss, but early gum disease can usually be reversed with professional cleaning and a good routine at home.

How often should I see a hygienist?

Most people benefit from a visit every six months. If you have gum disease, braces, implants or build up tartar quickly, your hygienist may suggest coming more often.

Hygienist prices

• Scale and polish with a hygienist: £77, or £143 with Airflow
• Direct access (without a dentist check-up): £119.90, or £179 with Airflow

Hygiene visits are included on our Standard and Premium plans. See all prices on our fees page.

Hygienist FAQs

For more on healthy gums, see the NHS guide to gum disease.

Book a hygienist appointment in Leeds

Call 0113 262 5545 or book online. We offer free parking, evening and Saturday appointments, and our patients rate us 4.9 from 300+ Google reviews.