Dental Hygienist

Our two hygienists play very important roles in our practice. We would always advise our patients to visit the hygienist at least every  six months.

Gum Disease

Gum Disease (Periodontal Disease) is inflammation of the tissues which support teeth and attach them to the jaw. If inflammation only involves the soft gum tissue, it is called gingivitis, a precursor to periodontal disease. Once inflammation reaches the underlying it is termed periodontitis. Periodontal disease can sometime go unnoticed until it quite advanced.

Bad Breath

Let us take your breath away! If you have any concerns with the above, our hygienists will endeavour to advise you.

Rest assured, bad breath or halitosis is very common but unfortunately the person with it is often unaware that they have it.

How Do You Get Bad Breath?

Diet: you can get transient bad breath from diet (e.g. garlic etc.). Fortunately, most dietary causes can be masked by mouthwashes or mints.

Smoking: Smoking is another culprit. By drying your mouth, it makes the smell worse and also builds up tar and nicotine inside your mouth.

Bad Mouth Care: Incorrect cleaning of the teeth, flossing or mouth washing can leave behind bacteria which builds up.

How Do You Solve Bad Breath?

Brush and Floss Correctly - the first thing you can do for bad breath is to brush and floss correctly to remove the bacteria that are producing these gases. You can also clean your tongue using your toothbrush or a special tongue scraper. Professional Mouth Cleaning - if these simple measures fail, then professional cleaning of your mouth is the answer and can often make a dramatic difference tos your confidence.