Dental hygiene treatment is delivered by a dentist or an experienced dental hygienist who will help to remove any plaque or ‘tartar’ from your teeth that may have built up. Your teeth will be professionally cleaned with special equipment and pastes, this process is also referred to as scaling and polishing.
There are three stages of hygiene therapy:
Initial cleaning to begin removal of hard deposits of tartar above and below the gum line. Your hygienist will begin to show you the skills and techniques used to achieve a healthy mouth.
Periodontal aids may be prescribed and used, e.g. floss, tapes or interspace brushes. Your hygienist can also assess plaque control and improve your daily oral hygiene routine if necessary.
At this stage you should now have achieved good oral health, and if this is maintained, you will retain healthy teeth and gums for life. Your hygienist will still remove any hard and soft plaque deposits and help refine the skills you have acquired.
Book with our Ealing dental team by calling 020 8840 5651 or email [email protected]