Good dental hygiene and gum health is the foundation of all healthy mouths.
Over 50% of adults in the UK have some form of Gum Disease (periodontal disease).
Seeing the hygienist will help to Prevent Gum Disease
There are a number of different factors why you should have regular hygiene visits; Gum disease causes bleeding gums, painful gums, bad breath, and loose teeth. Bleeding gums or seeing blood when you spit after brushing is a sign of gum inflammation. This can be an early sign of gum disease. Gum disease can be treated, stopped and even reversed if caught in its early stages. Regular hygiene appointments will not only treat and prevent gum disease, but will give you the control to prevent it yourself at home with a better oral hygiene regime.
To keep your Teeth
Gum disease is the number one cause for an adult patient loosing a tooth. When teeth become extremely loose in the later stages of gum disease, they can become painful or infected. Often this leaves no other option, but to remove the tooth. Sometimes teeth can become so loose, that they fall out on their own. By visiting the hygienist then they can prevent this happening.
Bad Breath
Hygiene appointments are also to help prevent not just the gums but bad breath also known as Halitosis, this is usually caused by a dental problem. Fear of Halitosis is a very common reason for people seeking dental care. A dental professional can only clean the bacteria from under the gum line.
Having A Whiter Smile
External stain that builds on your teeth cannot be removed by brushing alone. This stain is often the result of tea, coffee, tobacco, red wine or other dietary factors. Your hygienist has many ways of removing these stains to restore your teeth to their natural whiteness.
As well as helping you to achieve a healthy mouth our Hygienist can brighten your smile and which will boost your confidence.
