A Dental Hygienist is someone who is specially trained in preventing and treating gum disease, which is the main cause of tooth loss. Our dental hygienist can also give you advice all aspects of your oral health.

Each time you come in for an appointment with our dental hygienist, she will ask you about your medical history and whether you’re having any current dental problems. She will check how your gums are looking at the moment and whether you have any signs of gum disease, and may offer advice about ways you can tweak your cleaning, flossing or diet to help your gums stay healthy.

The hygienist will then remove any hard deposits (calculus) and stains from your teeth using a special handheld device, before cleaning and polishing them so they look and feel extra clean and healthy by the end of the appointment.

Dental hygienists have been specially trained in all aspects of gum health and can give you time dedicated to tackling or preventing gum disease. By having your dental care taken care of by a dentist and a hygienist, you get the best of both worlds in terms of keeping your teeth and gums as healthy as possible.

Your appointment with the dental hygienist will usually take about half an hour.

How often you see our dental hygienist will depend on your individual case. Some people are prone to gum disease and the build-up of tartar, even with a good oral health routine, so may need to come in for a scale and polish every three months, while other people need just one or two appointments a year. Your dentist will advise you.