Most people attend regular dental check-ups, but not everyone has a regular dental hygienist appointment. But the truth is a hygienist appointment really does compliment your dental routine. There are a lot of reasons why you should be visiting a hygienist appointment to complete your existing dental routine.
Why book a hygienist appointment With M Dental Canada Water?
Put simply everyone has areas of their teeth they are unable to reach. Even with the best toothbrush on the market there will be areas you miss. You also cannot see bacteria and it can be difficult to see minerals collecting on your teeth and gum lines. Teeth and gums aren’t completely smooth making it the perfect place for material and germs to grow.
Will a toothbrush not achieve the same result?
Whilst brushing your teeth twice a day (and using floss and mouthwash) is a great start, it isn’t the only action you should be taking. A toothbrush will not remove all bacteria and there are places it cannot reach. Minerals and plaque collect in hard to reach places as well as along the gum line. Without treatment you can experience gum disease, bad breath, soreness and in some cases even lose a tooth. Given that your oral health has a connection to your general health this is definitely something you want to avoid.
Visiting a Hygienist and Why?
A hygienist will offer you a scale and polish. This is essentially a deep clean of both your teeth and gums and comprises of:
Using a dental scaler, to scrape away tartar;
An ultrasonic device which uses sound waves and water to get to the remaining tartar, including difficult to reach places;
Final polish using a special brush and paste. This removes any bacteria, surface staining and gives you that clean fresh feeling.
A hygienists uses their equipment, and keen eye, to spot any build up as well as remove anything that has become lodged. The procedure is painless and our experts at M Dental Canada Water go out of their way to make you feel comfortable.
Visiting a hygienist can save you money
Yes that is right they can save you money. A hygienist can make recommendations to ensure you are taking care of your teeth and gums. Recommending, and demonstrating where applicable, a specific toothbrush, floss and in some cases a water floser to ensure your teeth and gums for the future. Because we all lead different lifestyles their advice will be based on your situation, and not just generic advice. By this we mean advice is different for certain lifestyles. Smoking, alcohol, profession and so on all plays apart in the advice you receive.
Essentially a hygienist is able to give you a “check-up” to see if there is anything you can do at home to give your teeth and gums the best care. They can also spot any changes or problems with your oral health. They are often able to see the start of a dental problem – damage to your teeth, the start or a filing, decay and more. Catching a problem like this earlier means any treatment will be less costly. This is because you can get ahead of the problem before damage is caused.
Here at M Dental Canada Water our hygienists work side by side with dentists. This means that where there is a problem, such as a tooth needing attention, the hygienist can speak to a dentist and get you booked in for the treatment you need.
We recommend that all patients, even children, visit for a hygienist appointment once every 6 months. This will compliment your dental check-ups nicely to ensure your oral care is a priority.
Remember here at M Dental we have a full team of experts here to help. Appointment can be made with our hygienist for:
Dental Hygiene Classic (Scaling and Polishing)
Dental Hygiene AirPolish (Scaling, Polishing as well as Air Jet Polish).
Diamond Polish (Scaling, Polishing and luxury polish designed to reduce staining and give an overall glossier smile).
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As well as dental check-ups and other treatments with our dentists. All appointments be made online via our website and clicking here or by giving us a call on 0204 518 8554.
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