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Dental Hygienist Wallingford

Regular visits to your dental hygienist in Wallingford will put you in the best position for good oral health. Dental hygiene is a huge part of any dental health care routine. Dental hygienists are primarily concerned with spotting the signs of, and treating, gum disease. They will then advise you of the steps to take to prevent further unnecessary treatment from being required.

What is the treatment process of a dental hygienist visit? 

The key role of our dental hygienists in Wallingford is making sure that you are informed. They will advise you of the most effective ways to keep your teeth plaque-free. Plaque is a deposit that forms on your teeth. It is formed by the mixing of saliva, food and bacteria. The bacteria in plaque then creates chemicals that can lead to gum disease. In turn, plaque can lead to shrinking gums, bleeding gums and even the loss of your teeth entirely.

Hygienists are trained to thoroughly clean your teeth and gums. Even the best electric toothbrush can’t reach every part of your mouth. A hygienist can get to those hard-to-reach places to provide an intense, deep clean. Therefore ensuring optimum cleanliness for your oral health.

Treatment Steps

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Your dental hygienist will inspect your mouth for signs of tooth decay and gum disease. They will then proceed to clean your teeth and gums using the traditional scaling and polishing method.

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Next, your dental hygienist will polish your teeth with a power toothbrush. This is to remove stains and soft deposits from the surface of your teeth.

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They also include personal advice, on factors such as diet and cleaning routines. Our hygienist in Wallingford will always offer a bespoke service to your teeth and needs.

FAQ's

A visit will involve an initial oral hygiene check-up, followed by a ‘scaling’ procedure. This is where any build-up of harmful plaque and tartar is carefully and gently removed. The build-up is removed from the surface of your teeth and around the gum line using scalers and curettes. These are specially designed tools to check scrape away soft deposits. Your hygienist will then spot any missed areas and pinpoint plaque build-up. Following a good clean and analysis of overall gum health, they will then give your teeth a shine and polish. This is achieved with a gentle air polisher to remove any superficial stains. In cases where there is decay, a hygienist may apply a fluoride or an antibacterial gel.

Hygienists also offer helpful hygiene advice and demonstrate how to keep your teeth clean and plaque-free with toothbrushes, interdental brushes and floss.

Poor oral hygiene can result in tooth cavities and gum disease. It is also linked to heart problems like strokes or diabetes.

By visiting a dentist every six months, you will receive a thorough examination of your oral health. Your dentist can address any dental or hygiene issues that you may have, give you preventative advice and refer to you to a hygienist for professional cleaning.

At St Mary’s Dental Practice we offer preventative dentistry to aid in the prevention of mouth-related diseases. Please take a look.

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Last Updated: September 2024

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