Dental hygiene

Our hygienist team at Temple Square Dental have extensive experience in maintaining the oral health of patients throughout Aylesbury and Buckinghamshire and beyond. This can range from simple scaling and polish, to routine maintenance or more complex gum treatments.

We can help you design a bespoke oral hygiene plan to prevent recurring problems like staining, bad breath, gum disease, plaque build-up and more.

For patients undergoing dental implant treatment, our hygienists also help maintain your dental health from the beginning of implant treatment to the fitting of the final crowns and bridges.

Benefits of our hygienist care include:

  • Professional clean and tartar removal
    Plaque is a sticky bacterial coating that consistently forms on your teeth. If it is not brushed away properly, including difficult to reach areas like between the teeth, the plaque hardens to form tartar/calculus which cannot be removed so easily at home. Persistent plaque and calculus can lead to periodontal disease, causing bleeding gums, tooth mobility and eventually tooth loss.

    Your dental hygienist will perform an intensive clean on all accessible surfaces of the teeth to ensure any plaque and tartar build up is fully removed. If you have a lot of tooth decay, your hygienist may apply a fluoride gel to help protect the teeth from further attack.
  • Stain removal
    Drinking tea, coffee, red wine or fizzy drinks will gradually stain your teeth over time. Your hygienist will be able to clean these stains away using natural products like baking soda for a whiter smile. Our hygienists also use the innovative AirFlow system which uses air, sodium bicarbonate and water together to clean stains from your teeth.
  • Fresh breath
    A clean mouth means fresher breath!
  • Prevention of gum disease
    Early signs of gum disease include bleeding gums when brushing. Your hygienist will test for this and if they spot symptoms. With regular appointments, they will be able to help deal with this before the disease has the chance to progress. They may use anti bacteria gel and solutions to apply under the gum line to kill any bacteria causing gum disease. It is important to pay attention to these symptoms as if left untreated, gum disease can lead to the movement or even the loss of teeth.
  • Oral hygiene plan
    We will work with your individual needs to create a tailor made plan for optimum maintenance of your oral hygiene. This includes recommending the right products, different types of brushes and showing you the most effective ways to use them.
  • Dietary advice and smoking cessation
    The food we eat can affect our teeth, this could be through staining or acid erosion. If your diet has had a detrimental effect on your teeth, our hygienists can advise on changing your eating habits to prevent further harm. Smoking is also a big factor in causing periodontal disease, bone loss, oral cancer, reducing healing after dental work and staining of teeth. Your dental hygienist can also offer smoking cessation advise if required.

We recommend all Temple Square Dental patients have regular hygiene treatments at least once to twice a year alongside your routine dental health reviews.

Meet the team

Dr Becky Pilgrim

Dentist

GDC NO. 264591

Lucie Saverova, Dis

Hygienist

GDC NO. 127080

Mariah Salinas

Hygienist

GDC NO. 279703

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4th September 2026

Dr Aaron treated my daughter 11 y.o with calm, professional respect. He understood her anxiety and took time to reassure her. The extraction went very smoothly and it was very quick. Recovery had no issues. Dr Aaron is amazing very caring dentist!

4th September 2026

Professional, welcoming staff and comfortable surroundings help to make the appointment less stressful.

4th September 2026

I have had a serious operation and the team were tremendously considerate and sensitive to my needs

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Wendy Peters

I enjoy my six monthly check ups at Temple Square Dental. The staff are all friendly and reassuring and the dental work I have needed over the last 23 years has been carried out professionally and painlessly. Because of the biennial care I receive, my teeth and gums remain healthy in spite of 80 years of wear and tear! Many thanks to Aaron and Natalie and Lucie.

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stitch43

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<br><br>I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to Dr Prab Morgan and the wonderful team at Temple Square Dental for the exceptional care and treatment I received during my top teeth dental implant procedure.<br><br>From my very first consultation through to the completion of my treatment, Dr Morgan demonstrated outstanding professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail. She took the time to explain every stage of the process clearly, answering all my questions and ensuring that I felt comfortable and confident throughout my implant journey.<br><br>The entire team at Temple Square Dental were equally caring, friendly, and supportive. Every visit was met with a warm welcome, and their kindness and reassurance helped make what could have been a daunting experience feel smooth and stress-free.<br><br>I am absolutely delighted with the results. The implants look and feel fantastic, and they have restored my confidence in smiling and enjoying life without hesitation. The standard of care I received exceeded my expectations in every way.<br><br>I would not hesitate to recommend Dr Prab Morgan and the team at Temple Square Dental to anyone considering dental implants or seeking exceptional dental care. Thank you all for your dedication, compassion, and outstanding work. It has truly made a positive difference to my life. And a Special Thank You to Sarah Jones for everything from the start to the end for me getting my implants fitted. A special Thank You to Amber Cawkwell for all those lovely cups of tea you made as well.☺️ANDREW WALKER☺️<br><br>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

27th August 2026

I am an extremely nervous patient and have neglected my dental health due to this. The team have been wonderful and kind in their treatment of me, have treated me with dignity and without judgement and made facing my phobia as easy for me as it could be

25th August 2026

I was given an emergency appointment as I was in pain. A receptionist called Amber proved extremely helpful following my assessment she arranged a second emergency appointment to allow me to complete my treatment rather than wait several days in continuing pain. She demonstrated initiative , concern and excellent communication skills. My clinical care was excellent as usual but Amber facilitated my treatment to avoid delay . A really good experience .

22nd August 2026

The hygienist Joy, and her assistant delivered a very comfortable, thorough and highly professional experience. This was my first encounter with this clinician and she was very communicative throughout. I would highly recommend her services.

21st August 2026

Very professional team. They explained what was would happen at each stage. Made me feel relaxed and the whole procedure completed without any discomfort. On completion they went through the post procedure process so I knew exactly what to expect/do.

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Shabina Hussain

I cannot recommend Becky Pilgrim enough! I have just completed my invaslign treatment and she has been absolutely brilliant. She is a true professional and a perfectionist- which is just what you need for a smile makeover! I have been amazed by the results and this has been a well worthwhile investment. Becky is a very knowledgeable practitioner and I will be wholeheartedly recommending her to others. In addition, Thank you to all the staff at Temple Square Dental who have always been welcoming and have gone above and beyond with any of my queries. Thank you all once again!!! If I could give 10 stars I would!!!!

19th August 2026

Efficient and friendly

19th August 2026

All the staff are professional and caring. I have been attending Temple Square for many years and would not hesitate to recommend them to family and friends.

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Sam M

My son who is on the autism spectrum was with this dentist practice and the dentist he saw was perfection she listened, took her time and made every effort to make sure my son was comfortable and understood everything she was doing at every stage and spoke to him directly instead of through myself which I respect massively as they shouldn’t be treated differently, we unfortunately moved dentist through location being too far out for us otherwise I would of stayed with them 1000000%

15th August 2026

Very friendly and good service. Kind and caring treatment which was well explained and executed. Thanks.

13th August 2026

All staff are extremely friendly, and thorough with what they do. My 5 year old has seen Dr Morgan and now Dr Lakin for her regular check ups and have been fantastic! They both have had such a calm approach and have been so gentle. Checks are thorough and I love that they have both communicated with me during the check ups so I understand what’s happening. Advice is sound and clear, and it’s an overall pleasant experience.

12th August 2026

Ultra carePrecision actionsTop communication from start to finishManaging expectations

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Harriet Bartley

Great experience, professional staff, on time & pleasant treatment rooms.

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Carlos Neves

My dental journey with Dr Prab Morgan started in September 2024 and was completed in July 2026.<br><br>Having always feared dental treatment, the care, patience and reassurance from Dr Morgan and the whole team made a huge difference. After nearly two years, I genuinely feel like I have a new mouth, with a huge improvement in my confidence and quality of life.<br><br>A massive thank you to Dr Morgan and the entire team for their kindness, professionalism and exceptional care. Absolutely worth the journey!

8th August 2026

I always feel welcome and listened to when I'm at Temple Square, especially when I see Aaron. I've also didn't have to wait too long past my appointment time!

7th August 2026

My experience is truly amazing with the Temple Street Surgery. The full marks are my honest opinion as I have had support at every point of my tricky problem. It seems that they are a very cohesive and well-functioning Team that reflect onto the patients. I had been to many surgeries during my life but I find the Team here provides the most excellent service and expertise.

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