Our hygienist will improve the health of the gums and supporting bone around the teeth. She has four main roles:

• Teaching patients good oral hygiene techniques, individually tailored to specific needs.
• Removing calculus or tartar from teeth by a technique called scaling and polishing.
• Treating gum disease know as gingivitis or periodontal disease. This is caused by plaque which is a sticky film of bacteria. If left untreated the gums will start to swell and bleed, teeth will loosen and ultimately be lost

• Sealing the fissures (grooves) of newly erupted teeth to ensure they do not decay.

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