TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR ORAL HEALTH IS NOT A DECISION YOU WILL EVER REGRET
Dental Hygiene at the Essex Smile Centre
At the Essex Smile Centre, our hygienists work to help prevent and treat gum disease – one of the UK’s leading causes of tooth loss.
The two major causes of tooth loss are tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. With good dental hygiene we can prevent these conditions or deal with them in a quick and easy manner. Regular visits to see one of our friendly Dental Hygienists, alongside your dental check-ups, will help you and your family to have healthy mouths and smiles to be proud of.
Our Dental Hygienists work with our Dentists to provide each of our patients with a careful individual assessment of their risk factors for dental disease. They will show patients of all ages the best ways to keep teeth and gums in excellent health, to prevent problems in the future, and you can arrange deep cleans with our hygiene team.
We also provide more intensive treatment for gingivitis, advanced periodontal disease and conditions including bleeding gums and receding gums.
TOP TIPS FOR HEALTHY TEETH & GUMS
Use a medium toothbrush (preferably electric Braun oral-B) with a rounded head
Replace your toothbrush every three to four months
Brush twice daily. Last thing at night and before breakfast in the morning
Avoid tobacco products
Use toothpaste with fluoride and always place the toothpaste on a dry brush
Try to floss daily at night before brushing
Avoid excessive alcohol use
If you are worried about your oral health at all book an appointment for a thorough clean and polish including an all important gum health check and oral health advice.
Dental Hygienist Essex
In the search for a healthy, long-lasting smile, we aren’t just looking for pearly whites and a straight jawline. Oral health goes much deeper and has a lasting impact on your overall wellness as well as the health of your smile.
While gum disease and other dental diseases might sound targeted, they can quickly lead to serious health issues around the body, increasing the spread of bacteria and the risk of infection. Not only that, but poor oral hygiene can impact your quality of life, with the increased risk of gum disease knocking confidence and the ability to enjoy everyday routines like eating and drinking.
Oral health, and the role of dental hygiene in maintaining a high quality of oral health, is not to be underestimated. Our job at the Essex Smile Centre is to make oral health and good hygiene routines easy to adopt and effective for all our patients, with our dentists offering a range of treatments that prioritise effective and long-lasting oral health.
But what does the dental hygienist do?
The Role of a Dental Hygienist
Their role is primarily based around the health of teeth, with each appointment covering your at-home routine as well as in-clinic deep cleaning. Regular patients will enter each hygienist appointment prepared to answer the ‘how often do you floss?’ question, recognising the need for cleaning in between the teeth as well as across the surface.
Individual assessments form the basis of each appointment, as our dental hygienists consider the health risks for each patient. Hygienists will show patients of all ages the best ways to keep teeth and gums in excellent health, to prevent problems in the future.
Each appointment typically includes a deep cleaning, getting in between and around the teeth to remove plaque and buildup of tartar.
We also provide more intensive treatment for gingivitis, advanced periodontal disease and conditions including bleeding gums and receding gums.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I really need to see a dental hygienist?
A hygienist might be considered an ‘unnecessary extra’ to some people – when, in fact, regular hygienist appointments can be the difference between healthy teeth and gums and the need to undergo preventable and costly treatments.
The two major causes of tooth loss are tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. With good dental hygiene and professional teeth cleanings from a dental hygienist, these conditions can often be prevented and dealt with in a quick and easy manner.
What does a hygienist appointment entail?
Your hygienist appointment will typically begin with an initial oral hygiene check to ascertain the overall health of your teeth and gums. This inspection helps the hygienist to decide what is required during cleaning.
This is then usually followed by ‘scaling’ where build ups of tartar and plaque on the surface of the teeth and gum lines are carefully removed using special tools. Then your hygienist will give your teeth a thorough clean and shine – including a gentle polish to remove superficial stains on the surface.
If there are signs of decay, then they may also apply a fluoride or antibacterial gel and a referral to your dentist will be made.
How much does a hygienist appointment cost?
As with all dental treatments, pricing will depend on your precise requirements, but you can get an accurate cost by contacting our reception staff who can assist you further.
Why not get in touch today? When you leave your hygienist appointment it will be with your mouth feeling fresher and cleaner knowing that your oral health is well managed and that all traces of harmful plaque and tartar have been erased.
Offers & Events
We run regular promotions and events to ensure our patients achieve great value on a wide range of services. Take a look at our latest practice offers.
Nervous Patients
Don’t let your fear of visiting the dentist stop you from receiving the treatments you want and need – we offer extra support for nervous patients.
Opening Hours
Monday 9.00am to 6.30pm
Tuesday 8.00am to 8.00pm
Wednesday 8.00am to 6.00pm
Thursday 8.00am to 8.00pm
Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm
Saturday 9.00am to 2.30pm
Sunday Closed
If you are experiencing a dental emergency out of practice hours, please call our telephone number for further instructions, where you can leave a message and we will get back to you.