Dental Hygienist Teddington

Your gum health should receive the same level of attention as your teeth.

Your routine dental hygiene appointments are an essential pillar for ensuring your mouth stays healthy and your smile stays beautiful.

Your introduction to Dental Hygiene

Breakdown: hygiene visits involve prevention advice tailored to your needs and thorough removal of tartar (hardened plaque).

Life Benefits: hygienist visits (alongside good at-home care) are a big contributor to preventing the onset and progression of gum disease.

Appointments: dependant on your unique needs/risk factors/the condition of your gums.

What is a Hygienist Appointment?

During hygienist appointments, tartar (hardened plaque) that builds up along the gum line over time is removed. Tartar is created when plaque reacts with minerals in your saliva. Its hardness can be likened to that of limescale, and therefore, tartar cannot be removed by brushing and flossing.

Making sure your gum line is plaque and tartar-free is a hugely important preventive effort, as it reduces the risk of gum disease.

Your hygienist can also offer advice on:

• Brushing technique.
• Flossing technique.
• The type of toothpaste for your oral health needs.
• Whether you require a referral to the periodontist for treatment of advanced gum disease.

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