What is a Dental Hygienist?
Dental Hygienists assist Dentists in treating patients and helping them to achieve optimal dental health and well-being.
Dental Hygienists use preventive, educational and therapeutic methods to help prevent oral diseases whilst helping patients to 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. Just a few of the tasks they perform include;
- Educating and counselling children and adults on dental health, plaque control, oral hygiene and nutrition.
- Removal of deposits and stains from teeth by scaling and root planing.
- 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
For more information, please contact Gentle Dentists on 09 525 6630 or click here to contact us online.
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