Good overall health starts with good oral health!
Unfortunately, many people overlook the importance of regular dental check-ups and dental hygiene cleans in Sutton.
As an award-winning dental clinic in Belmont, Surrey we emphasise to all of our patients the importance of ensuring both are part of your lifestyle.
This article will explain the importance of having regular dental hygiene cleans to ensure your teeth, gums and mouth remain healthy.
Why Are Dental Hygiene Visits Important?
Seeing the dental hygienist is crucial for preventing dental health issues such as cavities, gum disease and bad breath. A thorough dental hygiene clean in Sutton will ensure your teeth and gums remain healthy. Although daily brushing and flossing are essential for oral health, they cannot reach certain parts of the mouth, nor can they effectively remove all the plaque and tartar buildup.
A professional hygiene clean can effectively remove plaque and tartar which brushing alone cannot remove.
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How Often Should I Visit a Dental Hygienist?
We recommend to all of our patients they see the dental hygienist at least every six months. Of course, there are cases where patients will need to visit the dental hygienist in Sutton more frequently. This may be the case where patients suffer from gum disease or have excessive plaque buildup.
Your friendly dentist in Sutton will advise you how often you should visit the hygienist for a professional dental clean in Sutton.
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What Happens During a Dental Hygiene Appointment in Sutton?
Your dentist will advise you on how often you should visit the dental hygienist and the type of dental hygiene clean you require.
A dental hygiene in Belmont, Sutton typically includes the following:
- Examination: the dental hygienist will examine your mouth, gums and teeth to detect any signs of gum disease or other dental issues.
- Scaling and plaque removal: the dental hygienist will remove any plaque buildup especially in those areas which can be difficult to reach through brushing.
- Polishing and stain removal: the dental hygienist will polish your teeth and remove surface stains.
- Fluoride treatment (optional): the dental hygienist may offer you fluoride treatment to strengthen the enamel of your teeth.
- Dental tips and advice: the dental hygienist will provide you with dental tips on effectively cleaning your teeth and demonstrate how to effectively brush and floss your teeth.
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Does a Dental Hygiene Visit Hurt?
For most patients, visiting the dental hygienist will not be painful. However, if you suffer from inflamed gums or significant plaque buildup, you may experience some discomfort while the dental hygienist cleans your teeth.
The dental hygienist will let you know if this may occur. If you experience any discomfort you can inform your dental hygienist and they can adjust their technique accordingly.
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What Should I Do Before My Dental Hygiene Visit?
Although there is nothing you have to do before your dental hygiene visit, there are steps you could take to make the most of your appointment.
Before your appointment you can brush and floss your teeth, you can avoid eating strong smelling or sticky foods before your appointment and you can make a list of any questions or concerns you have which you can share with the dental hygienist.
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What Are the Benefits of Regular Dental Hygiene Visits?
We advise our patients visit the dental hygienist in Sutton every 6 months for the following reasons:
- Prevents Cavities & Gum Disease: regular dental hygiene visits help prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Fresher Breath: removal of plaque and bacteria helps prevent bad breath.
- Brighter Smile: as part of your dental hygiene visit, your teeth will be polished and surface stains will be remove leaving your teeth looking whiter and brighter.
- Early Detection of Dental Issues: the dental hygienist will identify any potential dental issues early on, reducing the risk of needing expensive dental treatment in the future.
- Improved Overall Health: science shows poor oral health is linked to heart disease, diabetes and other health conditions.
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What Happens If You Skip Dental Hygiene Visits?
We recommend to all of our patients that they visit the dental hygienist at least every 6 months. Often, patients will see the dental hygienist straight after their dental check-up. Not seeing the dental hygienist can result in serious risk to your teeth and gums including:
- A build-up of plaque and tartar resulting in tooth decay and gum disease.
- Inflammation of the gums resulting in early-stage gum disease which can progressively get worse, possibly leading to tooth loss.
- Bad breath.
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Does My Dental Insurance Cover Dental Hygiene Appointments?
Many insurance providers offer dental cover which includes dental check-ups and dental hygiene appointments.
Speak to your insurance provider to see if dental hygiene appointments are covered.
Also check with the dentist to confirm you can be treated at the dental clinic under your insurance cover.
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Why Do My Gums Bleed When I Floss?
If you do not floss and use interdental toothbrushes bacteria can build in between the teeth and under the gum line.
Over time this can cause the gums to become inflamed and increase the risk of gum disease.
In order to address this, as well as seeing the dentist and dental hygienist, it is important that you floss and brush between the teeth. Initially, the gums may bleed due to the inflammation but after a week this should abate.
Speak to our dental hygienist in Sutton about how to care for your gums and floss effectively.
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Conclusion
Visiting the dental hygienist regularly is an important part of your oral wellbeing and overall health. By prioritising these appointments, you can improve the health of your teeth and gums but also receive advice on how to better look after your mouth.
Don’t wait, book in for your dental hygiene appointment today and keep your smile looking beautiful!
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Pine Dental & Aesthetics is located in Belmont, Sutton directly next to Belmont Train Station, and bus stops, and has plenty of free parking spaces.
Call us on 020 3535 6260 or email hello@pinedental.co.uk to speak to a member of our team to start your new smile journey.
1 Station Approach, Belmont, Sutton SM2 6DD