A dental hygienist is a licensed dental professional who specialises in preventive oral health, typically focusing on techniques in oral hygiene.
Watling Street Dental Care hygienists are able to perform a number of procedures including deep cleanings, scaling and root planning for patients with periodontal disease, dental sealants, administration of fluoride, and providing instructions for proper oral hygiene and care.
Our main focus is to ensure that you are given the tools to keep your teeth free of plaque. Plaque is caused by the bacteria in our mouths attaching themselves to the tooth’s smooth surface. If this is not brushed away properly, it can form tartar that is much harder to remove and can then lead to decay.
Deep cleanings should be pain free. If however you do experience any discomfort make sure that you let the hygienist know and they will be able to use anaesthetic creams and give you some local anaesthetic to reduce this.

Benefits of visiting a dental hygienist

These include:

• Demonstrations on effective tooth brushing techniques to remove plaque without causing tooth wear and receding gums.
• Advice on the best aid to clean in-between teeth.
• A detailed explanation of the periodontal disease.
  Removal of plaque and hard (calculus) deposits.
• Discuss secondary factors that cause periodontal disease, for example, smoking and diabetes.
• Discuss how periodontal disease could affect or complicate other health problems, for example, heart disease.
• Prevention of tooth decay (caries) and erosion
• Give diet advice on how to reduce sugary and acidic food and drink.
• Polish the teeth to remove food and drink stains.
• Stop gums from bleeding when brushing.
• Prevent teeth from becoming mobile and drifting.
• Prevent unpleasant tastes and bad breath caused by the damaging bacteria in the mouth.

All these will help you to achieve a brighter and healthier smile