5 Great Reasons to Make a Dental Hygiene Appointment

26/01/2023

5 Great Reasons to Make a Dental Hygiene Appointment

We all know that we should visit the dentist regularly, but coming to see our dental hygienist should also be something you often do to help maintain good oral health.

You might think that you have your dental hygiene in hand. After all, you probably brush well twice a day, floss, and may even use mouthwash. However, there are always things you can improve, and an occasional deep professional clean can do your teeth a world of good.

If you’ve never paid a visit to a dental hygienist, you may wonder what difference booking an appointment will make to your oral health.

Here are five great reasons to come and see our dental hygienist regularly.

1. Spot Problems Early

Although you may see your dentist fairly often, visiting the dental hygienist between appointments can be helpful. A dental hygienist will give your teeth a thorough professional clean, but while they’re doing this, they can often spot the early warning signs of potential problems.

When it comes to dental issues, the more advanced notice you have, the easier it will be to fix them. A dental hygienist can also spot signs of serious health issues such as oral cancer, allowing you to seek treatment earlier when it has the best chance of success.

2. You’ll Have a Brighter Smile

There’s a big difference between the results you get from brushing your teeth at home and the level of cleanliness achieved by a professional hygienist. Our hygienists use techniques such as Air Abrasion Tooth Polishing which uses powerful, focused jets of air combined with warm water and sodium bicarbonate to achieve an unparalleled clean.

The results of professional cleaning are instantly noticeable. Your smile will appear brighter and healthier right after treatment, and any tartar that’s built up on your teeth will be gone.

3. You’ll Have Fresher Breath

Halitosis or bad breath is a common problem brought on by poor oral hygiene. Even if you brush often, bacteria can hide in the hard-to-clean areas between your teeth.

A deep professional clean penetrates these areas in a way regular brushing doesn’t. A visit to our hygienist can save you from the embarrassment you may feel about potential bad breath when you speak with anyone.

4. Keep Your Gums and Teeth Healthy

Plaque is easy to remove from your teeth through daily brushing. Tartar, on the other hand, isn’t easily cleaned. A buildup of tartar can harm your teeth and irritate your gums. Over time, the tartar will cause tooth decay and gum disease. Left untreated, both these problems could lead to you losing teeth and developing further complications.

A regular deep professional clean with our hygienist can help you keep your teeth in good condition for many years to come.

5. Get Great Oral Health Advice

It’s easy to think we’re doing everything we can to maintain our oral health, but often, there are elements of our lifestyles that could cause us harm.

Our dental hygienist will talk to you about your life, diet, and general health and offer suggestions and advice on ways to take better care of your smile.

This advice might centre around what you eat and drink, cleaning techniques, or the type of brush or toothpaste you use.

Dental Hygiene Appointments at Harley Private Dental

Visiting a dental hygienist can improve your confidence in your smile, eliminate bad breath, identify the early signs of dental problems, and help you stay on top of your oral health.

Call our friendly team today to schedule your hygiene appointment.

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