Hygiene & Prevention
Regular visits to a hygienist are an excellent way to help maintain good foundations for your teeth, in order to keep them for life.
At your hygiene appointments with Greta or Sarah, our aim is to remove any build up of plaque and tartar above and below the gum line so that the growth of harmful bacteria that lead to gum disease can be eliminated. Tartar cannot be removed by brushing alone.
Hygienists work from a tailor made prescription from your dentist. To maintain a good standard of oral health between visits to your hygienist it is very important to follow the prevention and maintenance program developed specifically for you to stop or reverse the gum disease. Hygienists also carry out a soft tissue, oral cancer screening to detect any abnormalities.
The frequency of attendance for hygiene treatment, is determined by your dentist in close consultation with your hygienist and is based on your personal oral health assessment. In general the better care you take in cleaning your teeth and gums the less often you will need to visit the hygienist, but typically most people benefit from having this treatment every six months. Those who require a little extra assistance with maintaining their gum health come more frequently.
A very important part of your treatment will be the advice that your hygienist will give you about the best way to maintain your teeth and gums at home. In this way you will be able to make your mouth healthier and feel fresher on a daily basis.
