Dental hygiene is the foundation of oral dental care. It involves practices that keep your mouth clean and free from disease.

Effective oral hygiene prevents dental problems before they start, including cavities, gum diseases, and bad breath. Regular visits to your hygienist puts you in the best position for detecting any oral health problems before they become symptomatic or require treatment.

Hygienists are professionally trained to thoroughly clean your teeth and gums by reaching those hard-to-reach places for a professional deep clean, which cannot be achieved with your electric toothbrush. Over time, harmful plaque and tartar build-up, which can cause periodontal/gum disease (sore and bleeding gums) and tooth loss. Regular visits to your hygienist will ensure that the harmful build-up of tartar and (sore and bleeding gums) and tooth loss thereby achieving a brighter cleaner smile.  

By visiting your hygienist, you can expect a hygiene exam followed up with scaling procedure and involves:

• Analysis of overall gum health including pockets charting;
• Professional teeth cleaning by carefully removing plaque and tartar build-up from surface of your teeth and around the gum line using ultrasonic or hand held scalers (tools designed to remove or scrape away soft deposits) thereby preventing cavities and gum disease;
• Polishing of your teeth using gentle polishing tools or air polisher to remove any superficial stains;
• Application of fluoride to prevent tooth decay;
• Advise and application of fissure sealants, a quick and comfortable preventative measure that can prevent tooth decay;
• Providing personalised oral hygiene education on how to improve your daily dental care routine, including proper brushing and flossing techniques.