Dental hygienist

What is a dental hygienist?
Dental hygienists are specially trained members of the dental teem.

• They scale end polish teeth.
• They give oral hygiene instruction.
• They fissure seal children’s teeth.
• They assist the dentist in the treatment of gum disease.

Why is this important?
Dental disease is caused by a build up of bacteria on the teeth.

The hygienist will help you by removing the deposits that collect around your teeth and by showing you the best methods to establish and maintain a programme for your home cleaning.

What are the benefits?
Patients who attend the hygienist regularly have significantly less tooth decay and gum disease.

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