Holistic Dental Hygiene for Long-term Wellbeing
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
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Full oral health assessment
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Gum health check
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Plaque, bleeding and tartar assessment
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Oral cancer screening
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Assessment of lifestyle factors that may affect gum health
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Discussion of your concerns and goals
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Personalised oral hygiene advice
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Initial cleaning and stain removal
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X-rays if deemed necessary
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Tailored treatment plan
Periodontal Clean
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Detailed gum health assessment
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Deep cleaning above and below the gum line
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Treatment provided with or without local anaesthesia, depending on your comfort and clinical needs
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Care delivered using the latest evidence-based protocols
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Helps reduce bleeding and inflammation
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Personalised advice on caring for your gums at home
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Ongoing monitoring and support
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.








