Dental hygiene
You can enjoy a brighter, healthier smile when you visit our friendly and gentle Hygiene Therapist at Tyneside Dental.
Whether you want to prevent tooth decay, remove stains, brighten up your smile or simply get professional advice on the best oral care, we can help.
What is a dental hygiene therapist?
A dental hygiene therapist is a trusted healthcare professional whose job it is to help you maintain good oral health and they can also complete fillings.
We recommend you see our dental hygiene therapist at least once every six months so that you can enjoy clean, healthy teeth.
When you visit they will advise you how to take better care of your teeth and gums including how to brush and floss correctly, examine, and clean your teeth and prevent and treat diseases that affect the teeth and mouth.
By getting a thorough clean from your dental hygiene therapist, you can also remove stains, reduce cavities, avoid gum disease, and get cleaner fresher breath so you can smile with confidence.
Benefits of visiting your dental hygiene therapist
- Enjoy a brighter, cleaner smile
- Help prevent cavities and gum disease
- Learn how to take better care of your teeth
- Protect your natural teeth
What to expect from your dental hygiene appointment
When you visit your dental hygiene therapist you can expect to walk out with fresher breath, a cleaner mouth, and a confident smile.
During your appointment, the hygiene therapist will also ask you a few questions about your lifestyle habits including whether you smoke and drink, and how you currently take care of your teeth.
Then they will carry out an examination of your teeth and gums, perform a thorough teeth cleaning, then discuss their findings with you.
If your dental hygiene therapist has noticed any potential problems, they will discuss them with you in detail, answer any questions you may have, and agree next steps.
Most of our patients find that a visit to our dental hygiene therapist is a pleasant and refreshing experience. There’s nothing to worry about and you will wonder why you’ve kept putting it off!
