When dental health is compromised, there may be a corresponding emergence of other health conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease.
The message here: keep up your regular hygiene clean to enjoy good health!
Regular hygiene visits, which include cleaning your teeth and gums, are a great way for your dentist and dental hygienist to keep a watching brief over your teeth and gums, identifying any emerging issues - before, rather than when, they become problems.
Our hygienist, oral health therapist, or one of our dentists will recommend the ideal frequency for your hygiene visit. This is different for everyone and is tailored to your specific needs.
Your overall health is so important. These days there is an abundance of evidence which shows links between your gum health and other conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and pregnancy related issues that are way too significant to ignore.
In a hygiene visit, you will benefit from:
- A detailed examination of your teeth, gums and general oral health to identify any decay or irregular wear and the condition of your gums
- A thorough scale and clean of teeth to remove plaque, calculus, and staining
- A complete flossing of your teeth
- Application of professional strength fluoride (with your consent) and other re-mineralising agents to make teeth stronger, less sensitive and more resistant to acids and decay
Has it been a little while since your last clean?
Now could be the time to get back on your dental health journey.