Hygiene Services
Our team of hygienists are trained to provide expert care for your teeth and gums.
What does a dental hygienist do?
A dental hygienist specialises in helping patients keep their teeth and mouth clean. They will remove plaque and calculus/tartar off your teeth. Plaque is the soft broken down bits of food. Calculus or tartar is the hard yellowish deposits stuck to your teeth that your toothbrush will be unable to remove. The process of removing plaque and calculus/tartar off your teeth is often called a ‘scale and polish’.
Usually, an appointment can last anything from 30-60 minutes. Although this depends on how much there is to clean, how many teeth you have, how long it has been since your last teeth cleaning appointment.
How often should I see a dental hygienist?
You should see your hygienist twice a year or every 6 months. We use our teeth everyday, so twice a year is not that much when you think about it. Your teeth will get a really good clean and polish – removing the stains and build up that is too sticky for your tooth brush or too hard to get to.
The frequency of seeing your hygienist will also depend on how well you keep your teeth clean at home and also how severe your gum disease is. Remember, we want you to keep your teeth – if the gums aren’t healthy, then your teeth can get loose.
