Dental Hygienists and Therapists play a key role in providing essential oral health care education in order to prevent gum disease and tooth decay.
At a Dental Hygiene appointment, your Dental Hygienist will:
- Provide education about teeth and gum health
- Develop custom oral hygiene regimes, tailored to yourself
- Analyse and adapt your diet to prevent tooth decay
- Screen, record and monitor gum health using various indices
- Prevent worsening of gum disease
- Remove plaque, calculus deposits and staining
- Provide smoking cessation advice
In addition to the above, your Dental Hygienist & Therapist can:
- Take x-rays and impressions of your teeth
- Carry out white or silver fillings on children and adults
- Carry out teeth whitening