Regular, professional cleaning prevents gum disease

Dental hygienists are specially trained, qualified professionals. They work with our dentists to provide oral hygiene care. Regular treatments prevent gum diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis.  They also help to prevent tooth decay.

What do hygienists do? Provide regular professional cleaning, Give advice on home care, Discuss diet and recommend changes to prevent tooth decay, Identify & treat periodontal (gum) disease, Apply fluoride and desensitising agents, Take images/radiographs so our dentists can find problems and undertake treatments for them, Provide dental health education, and Identify patients at risk of decay and gum disease.

Oral hygiene services should begin at two to three years old. We recommend that you schedule a visit for your whole family every six months. Regular preventative treatments save you money over time. We stop any minor problems .... before they become big, painful and expensive.

These treatments also set the stage for a lifetime of quality dental care. Your children will grow up knowing how to care for their teeth.