Hygiene
Dental Hygienist
Keep your smile happy and healthy - and learn how to keep it that way.
Dental Hygienist benefits
Natural, whiter smile
Our dental hygienists can provide a scale and polish or periodontal treatment to help you achieve a stain-free and healthy smile.
Long term health
Across our practices, our dental hygienists provide you with preventative advice as well as treatment to keep your teeth and gums healthy for longer.
Non-invasive and inexpensive
The process is all-natural to keep your mouth healthy. It can also form an ideal base prior to cosmetic dentistry.
What is Oral Hygiene?
How it works
A word from our patients
We always want to make sure our patients have an exceptional experience and leave our practices with happy smiles. Here are some of our most recent success stories.
Treatment by my hygienist was excellent. Lot of advice and tips on how best to maintain healthy gums and proper brushing.
FAQs
Can’t my dentist do oral hygiene checks?
They can - however, hygienists undertake particular training in this area. Their focus is on making sure plaque and tartar are removed from the teeth and below the gum line. At Rodericks Dental Partners we offer direct access hygiene appointments, which means you don’t need to see the dentist to get a hygienist clean.
What treatments can the hygienist offer?
They will carry out a professional deep clean to remove tartar and disease-causing plaque from around and under the gum line. Your dental hygienist is also qualified to advise you on the latest techniques and products for effective cleaning at home. This includes lifestyle advice like diet advice and smoking cessation.
Can I do anything to prevent oral hygiene problems occurring?
If you want to minimise your hygienist appointments, then a rigorous cleaning programme at home is vital. At your appointment, you’ll be given advice on how to clean your teeth, as well as diet and general lifestyle tips.
Does it hurt to get a scale and polish?
A hygienist clean shouldn’t usually hurt. If your gums are very sensitive, your hygienist can use anaesthetic gel to alleviate any discomfort.
How often should I see my hygienist?
We recommend twice a year if you have good oral health. However, if you’ve had tooth restorations or dental implants, you may be required to visit more frequently. Doing this can make sure plaque is kept under control around your prosthetic restorations. If you suffer from periodontitis, you might need to attend up to four times in a year, but this will depend on your individual dentition. Your dental hygienist will be able to advise you on how regularly you should visit.