Brookview Dental

Dental Hygiene

How long has it been since your last dentist appointment? Neglected dental hygiene can lead to serious health issues beyond just cavities. Gum disease, tooth loss, and even systemic health problems like heart disease have been linked to insufficient oral care. Regular hygiene appointments play a crucial role in preventing these issues.

Prevention

Dental hygiene for dental health

During dental hygiene appointments, our dental professionals will thoroughly clean your teeth, removing plaque and tartar buildup that regular brushing can’t eliminate. They’ll also screen for early signs of oral health problems, allowing for timely intervention. Waiting longer for problems to develop can mean more tooth pain and potentially serious oral issues in the future.

  • Maintain oral health by preventing and addressing various dental issues
  • Regular cleanings can remove plaque and tartar
  • Reduce the risk of cavities and gum disease
  • Early detection of potential problems such as tooth decay, gum disease or oral cancer
  • Eliminate bad breath

Our Treatment Process

1. Your Consultation

This takes places before a cleaning or assessment of a potential hygiene problem. Our hygienist will want to assess any issues you’re having, or aesthetic dental goals you want to achieve.

Our Treatment Process

2. Your Treatment

The dental hygienist will thoroughly clean your teeth, removing plaque and tartar buildup that regular brushing and flossing might miss. They will also be looking to identify any issues such as cavities, gum disease, and even signs of oral cancer at an early stage when they are most treatable.

Our Treatment Process

3. Aftercare

Our hygienist will provide personalised advice on maintaining oral hygiene and schedule any necessary follow-up treatments or check-ups.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your Questions Answered

  • A dental hygiene appointment is a routine visit to the dentist aimed at maintaining oral health. During this appointment, a dental hygienist performs a thorough cleaning of the teeth, removing plaque and tartar buildup. The process often includes scaling, polishing, and flossing to ensure optimal cleanliness.

  • During a dental hygiene appointment, a dental hygienist first reviews your medical history and asks about any dental concerns. Then, they perform an oral examination to check for signs of gum disease, cavities, and other oral health issues. This is followed by a thorough cleaning, which includes scaling to remove plaque and tartar, polishing to eliminate surface stains, and flossing between teeth. Fluoride treatment may be applied to strengthen enamel and prevent decay.

  • It is beneficial for everyone, regardless of age or current dental health, to have routine dental hygiene appointments to ensure long-term oral and overall health. These appointments can save you from more severe dental conditions and costly treatments in the future.

  • A typical dental hygiene appointment usually lasts between 30 minutes to one hour. The duration can vary depending on your oral health status and the specific procedures being performed.

  • Denplan can help you manage the cost of your dental hygiene appointments by offering a monthly payment plan. Instead of paying the full amount upfront, you make regular, manageable payments, which can make budgeting easier.

  • Following a hygienist appointment, you should have cleaner, whiter teeth, and potentially sweeter breath too, or at least an idea of how you can get rid of or prevent bad breath in the future.

  • Your hygiene appointment shouldn’t be painful. You may experience a very mild discomfort while your teeth are being scaled or polished, but you shouldn’t be in any pain.

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Dental hygiene appointments can save you from costly dental treatment later. Please get in touch to book your next appointment.


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