Hygiene Visits

Hygiene visits are the most important appointments because gum disease, not dental decay is the leading cause of tooth loss – the links between gum disease, heart disease, diabetes and premature birth are often not understood by the patient; this is usually because they are not explained well enough by the dental team.

Please ask us if you have any concerns about these issues and if we have any concerns about the health of your gums, we will make sure you are informed and that you have the opportunity to discuss your concerns. Hygiene visits enable us to remove harmful plaque and tartar from every surface and under the surface of every tooth as brushing alone cannot do this. Hygiene visits are not just about cleaning teeth and stain removal. The main purpose is to lengthen the life span of your teeth and promote all-around good health.

Meet Emma

Our dental hygienist and therapist.

Emma has one of the biggest responsibilities in our team; her job is to keep your teeth and gums in optimum health by providing preventative and reactive treatments. As our dental health coach, Emma is trained to help you gain the skills, habits, and techniques and provide the support you need to help you keep your teeth for life.

Poor gum health is not only the main reason for tooth loss, but we now know that there are links between gum disease and diabetes, heart disease, low birth weight babies, premature birth, and fertility problems for example. If you would like to make an appointment with Emma to discuss your risks and gum health call and speak to one of our dental care professionals.