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Many people don't realise the importance of seeing a dental hygienist along with your regular check-ups with a dentist. More than just a simple cleaning, a dental hygienist can monitor your general and oral health, detect potential issues before they end up needing costly treatments.

Our team of experienced dental hygienists will evaluate the plaque of your teeth on a regular basis as well as offer advice on how to rid yourself of potential poor oral hygiene habits and improve your cleaning routine. We will tell you whether or not the 60 seconds or 5 minutes you spend each morning and evening cleaning your teeth, is sufficient or how you can improve your brushing technique if necessary. Along with flossing and rinsing with a good mouthwash, you can get a healthier, brighter, whiter smile. You only have one set of adult teeth and insufficient cleaning and bad habits can easily cost you lots of money, your confidence and your smile. Our caring dental hygienists are the first line in the detection and treatment of issues related to poor dental hygiene.

Dental hygienists have years of academic and professional training in the detection and prevention of gum disease and with gum disease linked to an array of other more serious illnesses such as stroke and heart disease, a simple visit to our clinic every 6 months is well worth it's weight in gold.

Services of a typical dental hygiene visit might include:

• Instruction in good oral hygiene and dental hygiene education tailored to your needs.
• Regular monitoring of teeth and gums for early signs of gum disease.
• Scaling and polishing teeth and periodontal treatment to eliminate plaque and tartar.
• Dietary advice to help minimise the risk of decay - what foods to avoid!
• Fissure sealant treatment to protect back teeth by sealing them against decay.
• Application of Airflow. This is a system of bicarbonate of soda, water and air which removes stubborn stains such as nicotine, tea and coffee.
• Desensitising of sensitive teeth, if necessary.

Be sure to book your dental exam today and remember, you should be aiming to have your teeth professionally cleaned every 4-6 months to make sure your teeth remain healthy, white and squeaky clean!