Could dental hygiene in Berkshire restore the spark to your smile?
Keeping people happy
At Old Windsor, we want all our patients to have the ability to smile broadly and freely without worrying about having teeth that are discoloured, marked or stained or having bad breath. We know that recent times have made it harder than ever to stay on top of your oral wellbeing, which is why we urge all our patients to visit our professionals in dental hygiene Berkshire to have their teeth, gums and overall dental health assessed. Our understanding professionals will identify any early signs of gum disease or decay and address them promptly before they can become a more serious problem.
Why visit a dental hygienist?
While many people are aware of the benefits of visiting a cosmetic dentist for treatments such as dental whitening or gum contouring treatments, fewer people are aware that they can achieve similarly uplifting results by visiting our practice for dental hygiene Berkshire.
Rather than applying their expertise to making your teeth look their best, as cosmetic dentists do, our hygienist is concerned entirely with ensuring you have the healthiest teeth and gums possible. This can massively minimise the chances of you developing serious dental issues such as decay or periodontal disease, which are both the leading causes of preventable tooth loss. A visit to our dental hygiene Berkshire professional at Old Windsor can also get rid of bad breath as they get rid of any pockets and buildups of hidden plaque throughout your teeth, which are responsible for the foul smell.
Another reason for you to visit our hygienist here at Old Windsor is that undergoing a deep clean can visually improve how your smile looks in a way that is similar to dental whitening.
What is a ‘scale and polish’?
As mentioned, our dental hygienists regularly provide patients with an extensive two-step deep-cleaning procedure that is called a scale and polish. There are several obvious benefits to undergoing a scale and polish as it is a great way to have your oral health assessed by a highly skilled professional who will identify any potentially harmful dental problems, such as decay, abscesses or gum disease, before they can turn into something harder to treat.
Additionally, the visible effects of a scale and polish are similar to cosmetic whitening as your smile will look far whiter and brighter following treatment.
What does a scale and polish involve?
The first thing that our hygienist will do when you turn up for your scale and polish procedure is carry out an extensive oral exam to work out how much treatment you need.
Following this, they will then remove any marks, stains and buildups of tartar or plaque from all throughout your smile by using an ultrasound scraper and other tools; this is known as the ‘scrape’ section of the procedure.
After this has been completed, they will then use a buffering tool to shine and polish every individual tooth, removing any residual bacteria and plaque and leaving your smile looking visibly whiter and noticeably fresher-looking.
