The job of our hygienist’s is not to just professionally clean and polish your teeth (sometimes called ‘scaling and polishing’). Their job also involves educating patients about the best ways to help keep their teeth plaque free as well as deep cleaning root surfaces (root surface debridement).
Combining regular hygienist appointments with your own home care is the best way to maintain a healthy mouth, keep your teeth strong and give you fresher breath. Neglecting your gums can lead to poor gum health, which can cause heart problems later on in life and can make diabetes harder to control.
Hygienist training is focused on preventing gum disease and tooth decay by removing deposits of tartar that build up on the teeth. By teaching you how to prevent it collecting on your teeth in the future, you will be able to slow the process of gum disease. Your hygienist can show you different ways to clean the difficult areas of your mouth.
Booking hygienist appointments for your children will help keep their teeth clean and help to educate them on the best way to brush. A great way to reduce tooth decay is to limit the amount of sugar in your diet, as well as the amount of times you eat throughout the day.
