There is a rising number of cases of tooth loss in adults due to gum disease compared to tooth decay. This is why routine dental hygiene is pertinent to help keep the gums and teeth in a good, healthy condition. Seeing your hygienist, together with dental checkups and proper dental care at home, will promote your teeth aesthetics and dental health. No one would want to develop more serious dental conditions that could even affect your chewing, talking, risk of mouth infections and day to day comfort levels.
At Dental Hygienist London, our patients get to have a plethora of hygienist services including airflow therapy, brightening treatment, stain removal, scale and polish treatment, and preventative fluoride applications.
Hygienists offer expert teeth cleaning services known as a scale and polish. At this time, you'll undergo a dental hygiene assessment after which, the hygienist will:
Carry out scaling on your teeth to take out plaque and tartar in parts of your mouth the toothbrush cannot get to
Clean and polish your teeth to remove any stains
Give useful dental hygiene tips and at-home techniques that can keep your teeth in good health
Also, advice about what to eat and how to evade tooth decay will be provided by your dental healthcare provider. During the exam, they will diagnose symptoms of gum disease (if any) and recommend you get further treatment from a dentist or periodontist if there is a need.
Your dentist may ask that you see the hygienist on a routine basis. What your dental needs are, and your individual decision to keep your teeth clean and regularly polished will determine how many hygienist's visits you'll have per year.
There may be a need to see your hygienist for an extensive tooth cleaning before commencing on a serious dental fix, like tooth implants.
Problems like bad breath and discolored teeth can make you self-conscious and afraid to mingle. Above all, the danger of having poor dental health is its impact on your general health condition.
When people fail to clean their teeth well, it will encourage the growth of bacteria. If neglected, the result is what is known as gum disease, periodontitis, or periodontal disease. The bacteria inside bleeding gums can penetrate the bloodstream. It has been associated with:
Heart disease
Rheumatoid
arthritis
Lung disease
Inflammation
Stroke
Apart from visiting your hygienist, which is crucial, you still have to make an effort to keep your gums and teeth clean while at home. Brushing and flossing your teeth regularly is good for improving oral condition.
So many patients believe they are giving their teeth a good cleaning but may not realize they are not keeping up with essential steps that are effective for great dental health.
The following important tips and clues should be top on the list when brushing your teeth to keep you smiling confidently all day long:
Teach your kids if you have any how to brush their teeth at an early age. It prevents teeth problems in the future.
Gum disease and tooth decay, which results in tooth loss can be avoided with routine dental care. All that unreachable plaque and tartar are taken out during dental hygienist visits. Consequently, bacteria cannot build up on your teeth, and they remain free from damage.
Red flags of periodontitis and oral cancer can also be detected by your hygienist and prevented
Do you need whiter and brighter teeth? A hygienist can help you achieve this. With scaling and polishing, cosmetic treatment, and airflow therapy, your teeth can be transformed to have a pleasant white shade free from stains. This would make your smile amazing.
Advice on the kind of food to eat, and how to take care of your gums and teeth at home can be given to you by the hygienist.
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020 31375055This is a non-abrasive teeth brightening method that cleans and polishes the teeth with care. Air-flow combines water, fine powder particles, and compressed air to take out stains, discolouration, and plaque.
Unlike conventional scaling, this technique utilizes a great spray technology that can reach those inaccessible areas such as below the gum line. When bacteria encrusted plaque sits on the gumline for a long time, it creates a biofilm that envelopes the teeth. But this treatment will gently remove the infected film covering the teeth without affecting its surface.
During orthodontic treatment, you may be required to see a hygienist. You may also need a hygienist's visit after having a crown, bridge, or implants to keep them clean.
You and your children can have airflow therapy more than once.
At Dental Hygienist London, patients can directly get to a hygienist via some of our dental practices; the need for registration before seeing a hygienist may not be necessary. At other dental clinics, you may have to register and get a dental exam first. Find out from your local dental care provider before scheduling an appointment.
That said, we pay attention to our patients' specific needs and budget to give them the best treatment possible. Feel free to book an appointment with us, and we won't hesitate to arrange your consultation.
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