Expert Dental Hygiene Services in Marlow for a Healthy Smile
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About Dental Hygiene Treatments in Marlow
At Marlow Dental Centre, teeth cleaning is completed using Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT), a Swiss innovation in oral hygiene by EMS.
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Why You Need Hygiene Appointments
Our teeth are covered in a sticky and colourless film made up of bacteria, known as biofilm. If this biofilm is not removed, it can build up around the area between the teeth and gums, resulting in gum disease (the first sign of bleeding gums).
Gradually, the plaque hardens through calcium deposits from saliva. Plaque and tartar are more than just cosmetic concerns; they pose significant risks to oral health and well-being. Gum disease, tooth decay, and even systemic health problems like heart disease and diabetes can all be linked to tartar buildup. The bacteria in biofilm can also break down enamel when they come into contact with sugary foods and drinks, ultimately causing tooth decay. We know that oral health also affects general health.
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What is Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT)?
Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) has allowed dental hygienists to transform the patient experience by replacing traditional cleaning methods with a revolutionary system that offers a lifetime of pain-free and fear-free oral healthcare for all ages.
GBT is carried out during regular cleanings and uses 'AirFlow' technology, a combination of warm water, air, and soft powder, to remove all bacteria (biofilm) in the mouth contributing to tooth decay and gum disease. AirFlow technology enables patients to have effective and pain-free professional dental hygiene care.
It is highly effective, minimally invasive, and gentle. This means that people with gum disease, braces, crowns, bridges, veneers, and implants are eligible for treatment. These procedures are so gentle that they can be used on natural teeth, restorations, orthodontic braces, implants, the tongue, and gums.
GBT is an excellent option for removing teeth staining from coffee, tea, wine, and tobacco consumption, and is advised prior to teeth whitening treatment to achieve better results.
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What Happens at the Appointment?
1. The mouth is checked to identify any dental decay or gum disease. This allows the hygienist to assess your treatment needs.
2. Teeth are disclosed with a dye that makes biofilm visible. You are then shown any problem areas, which will help to personalise your oral hygiene routine. The colour will also guide the biofilm removal.
3. Depending on your needs, a combination of up to three cleaning systems is used to gently remove biofilm, staining, and light deposits. These procedures are so gentle that they can be used on natural teeth, restorations, orthodontic braces, implants, the tongue, and gums.
4. The final check ensures all biofilm and deposits have been removed and screens one last time for any decay. Teeth are then protected with a fluoride seal.
5. Your next appointment will be scheduled based on your oral hygiene and a risk assessment. This is usually within 3 to 6 months.
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Your Investment
about your dental hygienists in marlow
Kimberley Bonney
GDC No. 184560
Kimberley joined Marlow Dental Centre in April 2025. Since starting her dentistry career in 2007 as a qualified dental nurse she has worked in general practice, as well as in the world-renowned, Guy’s Hospital Oral Surgery Department gaining experience in sedation and training in phlebotomy.
Since retraining as a dental hygienist, Kimberley has refined her extensive skills and knowledge, and is a caring and friendly clinician with a gentle approach to treating patients. She gives advice on gum conditions as well as prevention. Kimberley is trained in gentle and beneficial therapies such as Guided Biofilm Therapy & Airflow®, beneficial in particular for those who have implants or are sensitive, although comfortable for all patients.
With a positive attitude and efficient working habits Kimberley is a huge asset to the practice.
Ashley Sudlow
GDC No. 217912
Ashley qualified as a Dental Hygienist and Therapist from Kings College Hospital, London in 2017, where she received the award for ‘best research project’. Before this, she was a dental nurse for five years, where she gained further qualifications in dental radiography and oral health education, achieving Grade A for ‘outstanding performance’. This all stemmed from a week’s work experience at age 15, which gave her something to get her teeth into.
Ashley has worked in general dental practice and spent 5 years in a specialist periodontal practice. She enjoys working alongside dentists and periodontal specialists, helping to prevent gum disease, promote optimal oral health and aesthetics, and carry out necessary periodontal treatments for patients with a gentle approach. She enjoys meeting new patients and supports them through treatment, creating personalised, tailored oral hygiene plans and delivering a high standard of care with a patient-centred approach.
Ashley believes education is the foundation for a healthy smile and body. She regularly attends courses and conferences to stay current with evidence-based teaching and best practices and further enhance her skill set to maximise patient treatment outcomes.
In her spare time, Ashley enjoys spending time with her family and has recently started Pilates.
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Nervous Patients
Suffer from dental anxiety or nervous about your dental visits? At our dental practice in Marlow, we offer hypnosis as a way to combat dental anxiety.
Within dentistry, hypnosis has both therapeutic and operative uses. At Marlow Dental Centre, our hypnosis service offers a therapeutic approach to dealing with dental phobia and anxiety.
Getting Here & Accessibility
Our dental practice in Marlow is located at a convenient 2-min drive/7-min walk from Marlow Station.
Our Marlow dental practice also consists of a few parking spaces on the premises; with more parking facilities available at Institute Rd Car Park (1-min walk), Liston Rd (7-min walk).
We are a wheelchair and accessibility-friendly practice. Please feel free to contact our reception for more information on how we have made our practice as accessible as possible.
Opening Hours
Our dental practice in Marlow operates the following opening hours:
- Monday: 9 am–5 pm
- Tuesday: 9 am–5 pm
- Wednesday: 9 am–6 pm
- Thursday: 9 am–5 pm
- Friday: 9 am–4 pm
- Saturday/Sunday/Bank Holidays: Closed