Dental Hygienists use preventive, educational and calming methods to help prevent oral diseases whilst Dental hygienists use preventive, educational, and calming methods to help prevent oral diseases while helping patients achieve and maintain oral health. They will work with you to determine the best oral hygiene routine for your individual needs.
A dental hygienist plays a very important role in your dental health. Visiting your dental hygienist is a simple and easy way to achieve and maintain excellent dental health. Following are the tasks that dental hygienists perform:
- Educating and counseling children and adults on dental health, plaque control, oral hygiene, and nutrition.
- Removal of deposits and stains from teeth by scaling and root planning.
- Assisting in the prevention and control of dental caries (decay) and gum disease.
- Make impressions of patients’ mouths for the construction of bleaching trays and mouth guards.
- Instruct patients on how to look after their teeth and gums after oral surgery.
- Help maintain and stabilize gum disease to prolong the life of teeth.
At West Hampstead Dental, we recommend routine visits every 6 months for a thorough examination and a clean with your hygienist.