Dental Hygienist.
Regular dental hygiene treatment is vital to prevent cavities, gingivitis, and gum disease.
Maintaining a good dental hygiene regime at home is essential to helping prevent the build-up of plaque and tartar. However, some parts of the mouth are difficult and sometimes impossible to reach even with tip-top tooth brushing skills.
Our highly trained dental hygienists in Dental on Richmond, Auckland, Rebecca Taylor, will work with you, Dr Anna Walker and Dr Madison Chang to ensure healthy gums, fresh breath and outstanding oral health. Regular visits to our Auckland dental hygienist maintains a healthy mouth that not only helps your smile, but also your heart, brain and gut.
The hygienist’s main role is to prevent gum disease by professionally cleaning your teeth, a process called scaling and polishing. They carefully remove any build up of plaque or hard deposits of calculus (tartar) below and above the gum. Good oral hygiene is key to good dental health, and vital in eliminating gum disease and decay which can eventually lead to tooth loss.
If you have braces or a braces alternative, we can also help with orthodontic hygienist services to help identify and prevent problems from occurring with your smile.
What does a dental hygienist do?
Our highly trained hygienists focus on educating patients on the most effective ways to keep their teeth and gums healthy.
During a routine hygiene appointment, our hygienist thoroughly examines your mouth to assess the health of your teeth and gums. They will then complete a professional clean and polish, with modern dental techniques. The aim being to remove any bacteria and plaque from above and below the gum surfaces.
Our hygienist will then provide you with aftercare instructions at home, including the use of toothbrushes and dental floss.
Patients visit our dental hygienist appointments from Grey Lynn, Ponsonby, Westmere, Freemans Bay, Saint Mary’s Bay, Eden Terrace, Herne Bay, Point Chevalier, Arch Hill, Kingsland, Morningside, Saint Luke’s and all across Auckland. Get in touch today to see how our dental hygienists in Auckland can help you and your family.
How often should you visit a hygienist?
To maintain healthy teeth and gums, we recommend that you visit your clinician and dental hygienist twice a year. This will help diagnose and prevent future problems, including gum disease.