Hygiene
Hygiene Clean
With more adult teeth being lost through gum disease rather than tooth decay, regular dental hygiene treatment is essential to keeping your gums and teeth healthy. Regular visits to a hygienist combined with dental check-ups and looking after your teeth and gums at home will greatly improve the appearance of your teeth and your oral health.
Hygiene a process called scaling and polishing. During the appointment your hygienist or dentist will scale your teeth to remove any plaque or tartar build-up in those areas brushing cannot reach. Perform a clean and polish to remove any superficial stains on your teeth. Offer tailored advice on how to maintain good dental health and demonstrate techniques you can use at home. Your hygienist will also provide advice about diet and preventing tooth decay. They can spot signs of gum disease and will refer you to periodontist if they see anything that needs further treatment.
To help you make an educated decision regarding hygiene clean, here are some of the pros and cons of this procedure:
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It may be recommended by your dentist that you visit the hygienist regularly. The frequency of visits will be determined by your clinical needs but also by your own personal desire to have your teeth cleaned and polished regularly.
For a healthy smile, you must practice good oral hygiene every day. Brushing after meals and flossing at least once per day helps to keep these disease causing bacteria from reproducing in your mouth, and causing tooth decay.
Regular visits to a dental hygienist will ensure that hidden and difficult-to-reach plaque and tartar is removed from your teeth removing rough surfaces which contribute to build up of bacterial numbers, and improving the health of your teeth and gums. Hygienists can also help you maintain brighter, whiter teeth.
- Brush your teeth twice a day. When you brush, don’t rush.
- Use the proper equipment. Use a fluoride toothpaste and a soft-bristled toothbrush that fits your mouth comfortably.
- Practice good technique.
- Keep your equipment clean.
- Know when to replace your toothbrush.
The cause of poor oral hygiene is usually the patient’s failure to maintain good oral hygiene habits, such as regular brushing and flossing of teeth to remove plaque and tartar from the teeth. Some foods (sugars and acidic foods) and habits (such as smoking) can also result in poor oral hygiene and dental diseases.
The scaling and polishing done by a certified dental hygienist or a dentist does not have any detrimental effect to your teeth’s enamel.
Brushing your teeth twice a day for at least two minutes may lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases, a new study suggests. Previous studies have found a link between heart disease and periodontal disease – a condition marked by gum infection, gum inflammation and tooth damage.
