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A healthy, confident smile starts with regular professional teeth cleaning. A routine hygiene appointment with a dental hygienist helps remove plaque and tartar that brushing alone cannot reach, keeping your teeth looking brighter and your gums healthy.

All adults should see a dental hygienist twice a year, as everyone develops some degree of plaque and tartar. If these build up, it can lead to inflammation and infection in your gums, and eventually erode your jawbone.

On average, hygienist appointments with our team in Wigan last between 30 and 60 minutes. During a private hygienist appointment, our hygienist will examine your mouth, then conduct a thorough cleaning of your teeth and gums, both by hand and mechanically.

We will carry out teeth cleaning and polishing, then provide professional advice. In particular, we’ll focus on areas where it is difficult for you to reach with a toothbrush.

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Benefits of Dental Hygiene

Prevention

When it comes to hygiene, prevention is always better than cure. Using the latest equipment, we’ll give your teeth a thorough professional teeth cleaning. Routine hygiene visits will prevent gum disease, bad breath, decay and inflammation.

Personalised advice

Our friendly Standish dental team will give you professional advice that is tailored to your individual needs and situation. In addition to deep cleaning, your hygienist will tell you everything you need to know about how to keep up your oral health routine at home.

Gum health

Gum health is extremely important not only for healthy teeth, but also your physical health as a whole. At your dental hygiene appointment, we’ll spot and clean any areas of inflammation.

If you have severe gum disease (periodontitis), we may recommend periodontal treatment. At Circ Dental, this starts from £345.

Confidence

Aside from the oral health benefits of regular dental hygiene appointments, having smooth, shiny, healthy-looking teeth helps with self-confidence and self-esteem. However, if you have dental anxiety or sensitive teeth, please let our team know and we will help

What to Expect at a Dental Hygienist Appointment

Review

Your hygienist will start by going over your medical and dental history. We’ll ask about any medication you take, and any concerns you might have about your oral and dental health. Then, we’ll check for any decay before we start your treatment.

Teeth Cleaning

We’ll use a special instrument to clean your teeth called a scaler to remove plaque and tartar that has built up. Airflow teeth cleaning is an ultrasonic cleaning method which will remove almost every trace of plaque and tartar throughout your mouth.

Tooth Polishing

We’ll polish your teeth with a special dental paste. This teeth cleaning and polishing process can remove any remaining stains and leave your teeth shiny and smooth

Aftercare

We’ll give you professional advice on how to keep up the good work and continue caring for your teeth and gums. We will also highlight any areas, for example, your back teeth, that you should pay attention to during your oral hygiene routine.

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Periodontal Gum Treatment in Wigan

Periodontal gum treatment is a way of treating and managing gum disease without the need to resort to surgical procedures. Our scaling and root planing technique is usually used for treating mild to moderate gum disease (gingivitis and mild to moderate periodontitis).

Scaling involves the removal of plaque and tartar using both electronic and manual instruments. As well as manual scaling, we also use ultrasonic scalers which involve deep vibrations and a water spray. Root planing involves smoothing the rough edges of your tooth roots so that the gum tissue can reattach to them, and that bacteria find it more difficult to reaccumulate.

We may also use antibiotics, either taken orally or with on-the-spot gels or microspheres.

If you think you may need periodontal gum treatment, please talk to our friendly dental team and we will book you in for an appointment.

Meet the team

Circ Dental is a family-run private practice, started by two brothers, Nick and Matt. We combine a welcoming, friendly atmosphere with a commitment to excellent standards of care and clinical expertise. We combine modern equipment and the highest standards with a commitment to empathetic, patient-centred care, ensuring that your dental treatment is stress-free and comfortable, whether you are coming for a routine checkup, an emergency appointment or a planned cosmetic procedure.

Our commitment to affordability and accessibility lets you enjoy peace of mind whilst investing in your health. We offer 0% finance and a choice of flexible payment plans.

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Hygienist Appointment Cost at Circ Dental

Hygiene appointment (30 minutes)

£75

AirFlow

£99

Periodontal treatment

From £345

If you are searching for a dentist deep cleaning in Standish, Wigan, or the surrounding areas, our team can advise whether a standard hygienist appointment or periodontal treatment is most appropriate.

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Frequently asked question

We recommend visiting the hygienist at least twice every year (usually every six months) for a routine hygiene appointment. However, some people may need to go more regularly. Reasons for this may include:

Smoking
Drinking 14 or more units of alcohol per week
Significant amounts of plaque or tartar on your teeth
Pregnancy

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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic experience really friendly helpful staff and a great product at the end of my journey , really pleased with what circ dental did for me , highly  recommend , now my dentist of choice by a mile
  
 
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   Gemma Bailey 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As a patient who has put off going to the dentist for years due to major anxiety, after one visit with Dr Claire. my anxieties had been completely put to bed! A lovely welcoming practise, all the staff are so friendly and the treatment received has been fantastic.
  
 
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   Chris Howe 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Unfortunately I needed root canal treatment and I wasn’t looking forward to it. However, I was worrying over nothing. I highly recommend Dr Bally at Circ Dental (Recommended to me by my Sister). Dr Bally is an excellent Special Interest Endodontist. The whole process was more like treatment for a small filling, just a bit longer. Dr Bally took time to inform me on what was happening and the whole process was completely pain free. A week after the treatment and all is good. I would also like mention that Circ Dental has a very modern clean environment and a welcoming reception.
  
 
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   Charlotte Lord 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kush is our family dentist and he is fantastic with us all. The reception staff are always friendly and approachable, would recommend!
  
 
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   John B 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service from the initial consultation right through to the procedure itself and subsequent check up. Matt Jones took the time to explain what he was going to do on each occasion. The whole practise is very professional and welcoming and finally I am delighted with the results.
  
 
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   Matthew Campbell 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Visited Circ Dental on 12 May 2026. The practice is a modern, well appointed and very clean dental surgery.

The reception staff where helpful extremely friendly.

My treatment was carried out by Dr Matt Jones who was very reassuring and knowledgeable and guided me through each stage of the process.

I hope Circ have a referral program as I know a few people who I would confidently refer.

Thanks to all the staff at Circ Dental in Standish
  
 
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   Katie Griffiths 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recently had composite edge bonding done and I’m really happy with the results! The team were friendly, professional, and made me feel comfortable throughout the whole process. Everything was explained clearly and the finish looks really natural just as I wanted. Would definitely recommend Circ Dental if you’re considering getting this treatment!
  
 
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   Elaine Blackburn 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I moved to Circ Dental after being with another private practice for 10+ years, and I’m so glad I made the switch. Having them right in the village is so convenient, and both me and my 14 year old have been with them since they opened.

The practice is spotless, modern, and welcoming, and all the staff are super friendly. Matt is our dentist and he’s always professional and thorough, and he’s been great with my daughter too.

With my six‑monthly check ups and hygienist appointments, I feel the level of care, service, and availability is well worth the fee. I’d happily recommend Circ Dental.
  
 
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   Kath F 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely delighted with the results! Nick is an absolute genius at what he does. From start to finish everything was explained and I felt relaxed and confident throughout the process. Would highly recommend Circ Dental 😁