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 Holistic Dental Hygiene for Long-term Wellbeing

Personalised, preventive dental hygiene care that recognises the connection between oral  health and overall wellbeing. Calm, education-led appointments designed to support healthy gums, reduce inflammation and  result in lasting oral health.

New and returning patients welcome. 
calm, unhurried care

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Get to Know Us

Founder of Fitgums Oral Health, Fitsum Afework is a Dental Hygienist and Therapist with nearly twenty years of experience in promoting healthier smiles and stronger oral health habits. Fitsum qualified as  a Dental Hygienist and Therapist (Royal College of Surgeons of England ) at the Eastman Dental Hospital in London. She later progressed her public-health focus by completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Public Health at the University of Manchester. Throughout her career, Fitsum has focused on preventive, evidence-based dentistry and has a special interest in the connection between oral and general health. She believes that improving oral hygiene can transform not just smiles, but overall wellbeing. Passionate about prevention and education, she founded Fitgums Oral Health to empower communities with the knowledge and confidence to take charge of their oral wellbeing. Through Fitgums, Fitsum aims to make good oral health simple, practical, and relevant.

Whole-body focus

Recognising the connection between oral health,inflammation and overall wellbeing

Preventive care

Prioritising early intervention,education and long-term stability over short-term fixes

Personalised care

Care tailored to your individual needs,lifestyle and health factors in a calm, unhurried appointments

Our approach​

Treatments & Services

Personalised care to help you achieve healthier gums, a cleaner smile and long-term oral wellbeing.

New Patient Consultation & Assessment

  • Full oral health assessment

  • Gum health check

  • Plaque, bleeding and tartar assessment

  • Oral cancer screening

  • Assessment of lifestyle factors that may affect gum health

  • Discussion of your concerns and goals

  • Personalised oral hygiene advice

  • Initial cleaning and stain removal

  • X-rays if deemed necessary

  • Tailored treatment plan

Maintenance & Preventive Hygiene Care

  • Gum health review

  • Professional cleaning to support healthy teeth and gums

  • Review and personalised advice on oral health care at home

  • Ongoing care to help maintain oral health over time

Periodontal Clean

  • Detailed gum health assessment

  • Deep cleaning above and below the gum line

  • Treatment provided with or without local anaesthesia, depending on your comfort and clinical needs

  • Care delivered using the latest evidence-based protocols

  • Helps reduce bleeding and inflammation

  • Personalised advice on caring for your gums at home

  • Ongoing monitoring and support

Children's Hygiene Care

  • Calm and friendly care tailored for children

  • Gentle plaque and stain removal

  • Toothbrushing advice

  • Healthy eating and sugar advice

  • Support for lifelong healthy oral hygiene habits

Oral Health Workshop

  • Clear and engaging group sessions

  • Oral health and wellbeing education

  • Practical everyday advice

  • Tailored for different groups

All treatments are provided following a clinical assessment and in line with current professional standards, individual needs and suitability for treatment will be discussed during consultation.

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