Why Do I Need To See The Hygienist?
If you’ve been to see us at Old Windsor recently and your dentist has suggested that you book in with the hygienist then you might be feeling a little bit embarrassed or put out. The hygienist has connotations of not brushing teeth and bad oral hygiene and that’s just not the case. Hygienists are there to help you with several different things but mainly their job is to ensure long-term oral health and bad breath avoidance. They are there to take a deep dive into the health of your gums and to get to grips with why you are suffering from either bad breath or bleeding gums. If you’re still unsure then keep reading as today we’re going to take a look at the role of the hygienist within the practice. 
What Is A Hygienist Really?
Ok, so the name hygienist is hardly the best and can rightly make us feel like there’s some sort of hygiene issue going on straight away but this may not be the case. Hygienists are special types of dentists who rather than focusing on fixing broken teeth or wonky alignments they’re there to focus purely on the health of gums. With over half of UK adults suffering from gum disease, it’s easy to understand why they need their own special dentist.
Hygienists undergo specific courses at dental school to learn about the health of gums and how to bring them back to full health. This could involve for the most part a deep clean called a scale and polish.
Scale and Polish
The scale and polish is one of the most popular treatments we offer at Old Windsor, it’s just a really deep clean of your teeth with a nice big buffer at the end. If brushing your teeth in the bronze valet package then scale and polish in the triple diamond treatment. Afterwards, your teeth look beautiful, brand new and sparkling – sometimes they even come out looking whiter! Much cheaper than whitening treatments.
Scale and polish go beyond just making teeth look and feel good they also remove any build-up of plaque or tartar that could be causing gum disease. This treatment can only be performed by a hygienist as it uses special tools and techniques to get under the gums without pushing bacteria further under. This treatment can help those with oral health and bad breath issues.
Understanding Oral health and Bad Breath
The role of the hygienist is to also make sure you understand what impacts your oral health and how this can cause other issues including bad breath, gum disease and decay. They will talk you through all the things you need to be doing at home to make sure you are completing daily best practices when it comes to your oral hygiene.
If you would like to book in with the hygienist then please call and make an appointment with the dentist for a check-up and you can be referred by them.
