Dental Hygienists and Therapists play a crucial role in your dental health

Dental hygienists and therapists provide a wide range of services designed to improve and protect your oral health. They are professionals who have extensive education and training in preventive and clinical oral health care. Hygienists and therapists pursue continuing education to keep abreast of the latest scientific advances. Hygienists and therapists are very important members of the team providing Weybridge dental care.

Whether you are seeking dental implants, orthodontics, or cosmetic dentistry, it is very likely that your treatment programme will begin with your dental hygienist or therapist. Some of the services they provide include:

• Assessment of your oral health.
• Design an individual hygiene treatment plan to make sure you can enjoy optimum oral health.
• Monitor your progress and revise your treatment plan as required.
• Provide treatments customized to meet the differing requirements of children, teenagers, adults, the elderly and those with medical conditions.
• Perform professional cleanings, removing plaque and tartar, even below the gum line. This is crucial for the prevention or treatment of gum disease.
• Preventive care experts providing education and advice on the methods and benefits of excellent dental care.
• Application of fluorides and sealants to help prevent caries (decay).
• Studies have found that evidence of some systemic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and many other major concerns may appear in the mouth first. Therefore, hygienists and therapists monitor any changes in your oral health between visits. If they see anything suspicious, they inform you and recommend a visit to your GP.
• Perform neck and head examinations to check for signs of oral cancer or other problems.
• Take, develop, and interpret dental x-rays.
• Hygienists and therapists are a great source of information. They can provide training on the correct way to brush your teeth, how to floss effectively, how to use interdental cleaners, toothbrush care, hygiene aids that may be helpful, how much and what type of toothpaste to use, and much more. If you have dental care questions – ask your hygienist or therapist.