Are your teeth feeling less than fresh and looking slightly dull? With comprehensive dental hygiene appointments at Lister House Dental Centre, we can get your smile sparkling and shining bright just in time for summer! If you’ve never had your teeth professionally deep-cleaned by an expert in oral health, here’s what you can expect from your hygiene appointment!
Preparing your Smile
Before you visit our Harlow dental practice for your hygiene appointment, it’s a great idea to brush and floss your teeth as you would for any dental visit. This ensures that we start your consultation with a clean mouth and that our hygienist, Georgina, won’t spend too long clearing debris from your teeth before beginning the deep clean! This also gives you the chance to notice any bleeding or sensitivity that you might be experiencing so that you can mention this to Georgina before treatment starts.
At your appointment, our hygienist will also check your medical history, enquire about any medication you might currently be taking and will ask you about your current oral hygiene routine, i.e. how many times a day you brush your teeth, if you regularly floss, and what kind of toothbrush you use.
Examining your Smile
Next, Georgina will start the examination portion of your appointment, where she will check your gums for any signs of bleeding, irregularities or gum disease. Georgina will measure the gaps between your gums and your teeth to check for any indication that your gums are receding, as this could be a sign of periodontal disease. Lastly, your hygienist will examine any areas of plaque and tartar build-up and record the health of your tooth enamel.
Professional teeth cleaning
Even though you follow a diligent oral hygiene routine at home, it takes a professional deep clean to ensure the removal of all plaque and bacterial build-up. Here at Lister House Dental Centre, we offer the traditional ‘scale and polish hygiene treatment, as well as gentle AirFlow Jet Polishing. A ‘scale and polish’ uses dental tools to precisely remove any tartar and plaque from the tooth’s surface and gum line. After scaling, Georgina will polish and buff your teeth to a beautiful shine, which also helps smooth the surface, making it harder for bacteria to cling to the enamel.
AirFlow Jet Polishing uses a targeted and high-powered stream of water, air and very fine bicarbonate powder to gently blast away any stubborn stains and damaging plaque. This technique is pain-free and less intrusive than traditional methods, providing a truly refreshing experience that will leave your smile brighter, whiter and healthier!
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