Professional Dental Hygienist in Wigston – Keeping Your Smile Healthy
A clean, fresh mouth equals a confident smile, and our hygiene treatments are your secret to making your smile even more special.
At The Dental & Cosmetic Clinic, our hygiene therapists are highly trained to ensure your oral health is at its optimum level. Using the Airflow Tooth Polishing system and Guided Biofilm Therapy, alongside other dental hygiene cleaning techniques, we will remove any build-up of plaque on the teeth and bacteria from the gum line. Our dental hygienist in Wigston will help you to improve your overall dental health and avoid gum disease.
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Below are some of the top reasons to book your hygiene appointment:
1: Prevents dental issues from developing
Regular visits to your hygienist help prevent periodontal and gum disease from developing.
Step 2: Feel more confident with a lighter, brighter smile
Stains, plaque, and tartar will be removed during your hygienist appointment, leaving your teeth whiter and brighter.
Step 3: Fresh breath
As your hygienist can reach parts that normal brushing can’t reach, you will have fresher breath and cleaner teeth, giving you a healthier mouth.
Step 4: Oral health tips and advice
Your hygienist can demonstrate how to clean and floss teeth more effectively, so you can maintain a cleaner and healthier mouth in between your appointments.
Step 5: Screening for mouth cancer and other oral diseases
As part of your appointment, your hygienist will do a mouth cancer screening check to spot any warning signs early on.
Why dental hygiene matters for a healthy mouth and body
Maintaining excellent oral health goes far beyond just a bright smile. It’s a crucial cornerstone of your overall wellbeing, influencing everything from your heart to your general vitality. Neglecting your dental hygiene can have surprising and serious consequences for your entire body.
It’s easy to think of your mouth as separate from the rest of your body, but the reality is quite different. Your mouth is a gateway to your digestive and respiratory systems, teeming with bacteria – both good and bad. When harmful bacteria are allowed to multiply due to poor dental hygiene, they can lead to infections like gum disease (gingivitis and periodontitis).
But the impact doesn’t stop there. Research increasingly links poor oral health to a range of systemic conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, respiratory issues, and rheumatoid arthritis: While diligent brushing and flossing at home are essential, they can’t always reach every nook and cranny. That’s where professional dental hygiene appointments come in.
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What to expect at your hygienist appointment
The main part of your hygiene appointment involves a routine scale and polish. This deep clean removes stubborn tartar from all the hard-to-reach areas. This is then followed by a professional polish – which leaves your teeth feeling smoother, cleaner, and brighter.
We can also offer Airflow treatment, which uses a high-powered spray to project water, bicarbonate and compressed air onto the teeth, and clean away areas of plaque and gently remove yellow, brown or grey stains. The spray technology ensures hard to reach areas can be accessed and treated effectively in a fast and non-invasive way.
The procedure is completely pain-free and much gentler than a traditional scale and polish treatment, which can cause sensitivity in some patients. It is quick and straightforward and leaves you with brilliantly brighter and healthy-looking teeth in just one visit to our practice.
As well as a deep clean, we will advise you on how to properly care for your teeth and gums. We can show you how to use interdental cleaning tools properly so you can keep up the hard work at home.
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Benefits of Regular Visits to a Dental Hygienist
Ask our dental hygienists how to keep your teeth clean and they will be more than happy to advise and guide you on brushing and flossing techniques. Regular appointments are essential to maintain your oral health and have many positive effects, such as:
- Helping to avoid tooth decay and treatments such as fillings
- Helping to avoid gum disease and learning how to care for your gums
- Helping to establish an effective home care routine
- To learn what foods to avoid to keep your teeth as healthy as possible
- Ask for smoking-cessation advice to improve your dental and general health
- Can provide localised antibiotics and medicines to control and limit gum disease
- Offer a bespoke gum treatment by recording pocket depth and measuring the gaps between your teeth
We look forward to welcoming you for your hygienist appointment by one of our friendly team.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a dental hygienist do during a hygiene appointment?
The main part of your hygiene appointment involves a routine scale and polish. This deep-clean removes stubborn tartar from all the hard-to-reach areas. This is then followed by a professional polish – which leaves your teeth feeling smoother, cleaner, and brighter. As well as a deep clean, we will advise you on how to properly care for your teeth and gums. We can show you how to use interdental cleaning tools properly so you can keep up the hard work at home.
How often should I book a hygienist appointment?
The amount of time between appointments for visiting your hygienist is specific to each individual patient. This will be based on the condition of your teeth and gums, the speed you build up tartar/calculus, staining, and your susceptibility to periodontitis. For simple tartar/calculus or stain removal, a three-monthly visit is usually enough. If there is any bone loss or unstable periodontal disease present, then more frequent visits may be advised.
How long do I need to wear the aligners for each day?
You need to wear your aligners for around 22 hours a day for your treatment to be most effective. You can take them out for eating, drinking, brushing your teeth and playing contact sports.
Can I see a dental hygienist near me without a referral?
Yes, you can see a dental hygienist without a direct referral from a dentist. This is often referred to as “direct access.” We are offering direct access to our hygienist services, allowing you to proactively manage your oral health. Book an appointment today.
What are the benefits of professional dental hygiene in Leicester?
Professional dental hygiene in Leicester offers numerous benefits that extend beyond just a clean feeling. Regular appointments with a dental hygienist are crucial for removing plaque and tartar buildup that at-home brushing and flossing can miss, significantly reducing your risk of cavities, gum disease, and bad breath. Furthermore, these appointments allow for early detection of potential oral health issues, including gum disease and even oral cancer, leading to timely and less invasive treatments. Ultimately, consistent professional dental hygiene contributes significantly to maintaining a healthy mouth, preventing more serious and costly dental problems down the line, and can even have positive impacts on your overall systemic health.
Is dental hygiene in Wigston suitable for sensitive teeth?
Absolutely, dental hygiene in Wigston is suitable for sensitive teeth, and we offer Airflow Polishing, which is a great solution for patients with sensitive teeth. In many cases, regular hygiene appointments can actually help alleviate sensitivity. Dental hygienists are trained to work with patients experiencing sensitivity and can adjust their techniques and use specialised products to ensure a comfortable experience. Often, sensitivity is caused by exposed tooth roots or thin enamel, which can be exacerbated by plaque and tartar buildup. By thoroughly cleaning these areas and applying desensitising agents or fluoride varnish, a professional hygiene appointment can reduce sensitivity over time. Be sure to communicate any concerns about sensitivity to your hygienist at the beginning of your appointment so they can tailor the treatment to your specific needs.
How do I know if I need a hygienist near me?
If you are experiencing any oral health problems, sensitivity, or just haven’t visited a dentist or dental hygienist for a while, we can help you. The first stage of gum disease is known as gingivitis. If left untreated, gingivitis can lead to periodontitis, which can cause gums to separate from the teeth, creating pockets that can get infected. These pockets, over time, will deepen, the gums will continue to recede, and eventually, teeth can become loose and may have to be removed. Book in an appointment with our friendly team and we can give you a realistic appraisal of your oral health and offer oral hygiene tips, alongside giving your teeth a thorough clean.
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