Dental Hygienist

Maintaining a good dental hygiene regime at home is essential to helping prevent the build-up of plaque and tartar. However, some parts of the mouth are difficult and sometimes impossible to reach even with tip-top tooth brushing skills.

What does a dental hygienist do?

The hygienist’s main role is to prevent gum disease by professionally cleaning your teeth, a process called scaling and polishing. They carefully remove any build up of plaque or hard deposits of calculus (tartar) below and above the gum. Good oral hygiene is key to good dental health, and vital in eliminating gum disease and decay which can eventually lead to tooth loss.

If you have braces or a braces alternative, we can also help with orthodontic hygienist services to help identify and prevent problems from occurring with your smile.

Our highly trained hygienists focus on educating patients on the most effective ways to keep their teeth and gums healthy.

What happens at a dental hygiene appointment?

During a routine hygiene appointment, our hygienist thoroughly examines your mouth to assess the health of your teeth and gums. They will then complete a professional clean and polish, with modern dental techniques. The aim being to remove any bacteria and plaque from above and below the gum surfaces.

Our hygienist will then provide you with aftercare instructions at home, including the use of toothbrushes and dental floss.

How often should you visit a hygienist?

To maintain healthy teeth and gums, we recommend that you visit your clinician and dental hygienist twice a year. This will help diagnose and prevent future problems, including gum disease.