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Karen Walker

After qualifying as a hygienist in Edinburgh in 1994, Karen moved to Nottingham where she worked in a variety of dental practices before taking a five-year career break after the birth of her son. Since returning to dentistry, Karen had attended various courses to enhance her in-surgery skills. She is a dedicated hygienist keen to equip her patients with the knowledge she has gained, to enhance their smiles and, ultimately, their general health and wellbeing.

Is hygiene treatment painful?

16 January 2026

We get asked this question a lot and initially if you have a bit of gum disease going on and we need to get that sorted then it probably is going to be a bit uncomfortable but once that problem is solved and we’ve got rid of all the inflammation in your mouth and you’ve got a good home care regime at home, with toothbrushing and interdental brushes then subsequent appointments with the hygienist shouldn’t be painful.

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