Routine visits help your mouth stay healthy for the long term.
Reduce your risk of developing gum disease or tooth decay.
Enjoy the confidence boost that comes with bright, clean teeth and fresh breath!
Receive personalised tips and helpful advice for your healthy smile.
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Hygienist appointments are essential for keeping your teeth and gums strong, healthy and bright. Dental hygienists are experts at looking after your oral health and hygiene, able to spot and treat signs of gum disease or other issues before they have the chance to get worse. During your visit, build-ups of stubborn plaque and tartar are removed from even the hard-to-reach areas of your mouth.
Gum disease can lead to receding gums, wobbly teeth and eventual tooth loss. The symptoms of gum disease can be mild, so it often takes a dental hygienist to spot and treat the signs. The cleaner your teeth are, the less likely you are to develop gum disease. Book your next hygienist appointment today!
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We begin your dental hygiene appointment by warmly greeting you and asking you if you’re feeling fit and well. We also ask how your teeth and gums have been since your last appointment and if you have any concerns.
We examine your mouth, assessing the health of your teeth and gums and looking for any signs of swelling, inflammation or bleeding. We may also take measurements where the gum attaches to the tooth and perform a check for oral cancer.
The main part of your hygienist appointment involves a scale and polish treatment. We thoroughly clean your teeth, using specialised tools to remove plaque and tartar build-up from all areas of your mouth. We then polish your teeth to leave them shiny and smooth.
At the end of your appointment, we give you some helpful advice for your oral hygiene routine at home. We can also show you how to use interdental brushes and floss to keep your teeth plaque-free.
Our excellent team of hygienists are all highly trained and skilled, with many years of experience between them. They work closely with our dentists to ensure you receive comprehensive dental care, and love helping you achieve the best possible oral health with gentle and patient-focused treatment.
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During your appointment, your dental hygienist deep cleans your teeth, using scaling and polishing techniques to remove stubborn plaque and tartar build-up. They can also remove deep tartar from the root surface of your tooth if your gum disease has progressed. Your hygienist will also assess your oral health and give you personalised tips and advice for your at-home care.
Regular visits are crucial for preventing gum disease, which is the most common cause of tooth loss in adults. Keeping your teeth and gums clean helps you reduce the risk of decay, maintain fresher breath, and keep your smile bright and healthy for the long-term.
During your dental check-up, your dentist focuses on diagnosing problems with the structure or function of your teeth, checking any past dental work and making sure your teeth and gums are problem-free. Your hygienist appointment is focused entirely on your oral health, professionally cleaning your teeth, and preventing and treating gum disease.
Yes, a hygienist is best placed to help with bleeding gums and bad breath. Bleeding gums are usually a key sign of early gum disease (gingivitis) caused by plaque build-up, which can be effectively treated with a professional scale and polish treatment. Your hygienist can also help address the root cause of persistent bad breath, as a clean mouth is a fresh mouth.
Scaling is the deep-cleaning part of the process where the hygienist carefully removes the hard, mineralised plaque (calculus) from above and below the gum line. Polishing is the final step, where a soft brush and paste are used to smooth the tooth surfaces, removing minor stains and leaving your mouth feeling fresh and clean.
