Bad Breath Therapy Richmond, Palmers Green, Cockfosters, Heston

Hygienist

Dental hygienist appointments are just as important as your routine dentist check-ups.

Having a good dental hygiene routine will keep the threat of gum disease low and support your oral health and wellbeing.

What Can My Hygienist Do For Me?

Hygienists are specially trained to look after your gum health. Without healthy gums, your teeth can’t provide the function your mouth needs to stay healthy. A hygienist plays a significant preventive role, removing the plaque that builds up along your gum line when you come in for your routine appointments.

Not only does removing plaque stop symptoms like bleeding, inflammation, and gum recession, it ensures your breath stays fresh, giving you confidence when you interact with other people.

There are a variety of techniques we use to address the various stages of gum disease. Once we have thoroughly examined your mouth, we can let you know what type of treatment will prevent, stabilise, and keep gum disease at bay in the future. This could be a one-off appointment, or on-going maintenance to ensure your oral health is as optimal as it can be.

FAQs

1. Can my hygienist teach me to care for my teeth and gums?

Yes. This is one of the most important aspects of a hygienist’s job. The educational advice they can provide you with has the potential to completely transform your at-home oral hygiene routine for the better.

Our experienced hygienists will be able to spot where you might be going wrong with your diet, your brushing and flossing technique, and identify other lifestyle habits (such as smoking) which might be contributing to declining oral hygiene.

Together with you, your hygienist will come up with a tailored plan to address the area of your oral hygiene that require attention.