A good daily dental hygiene routine will ensure your teeth and gums are rid of the daily build up of plaque and tartar, but there will always be places that you cannot clean properly. Regular dental hygienist appointments for teeth cleaning at JME dental, remove the plaque and tartar in those harder to reach places, preventing cavities, gingivitis, and gum disease.
Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygienist Services
Scale & Polish
This involves removing plaque, tartar (calculus), and stains from the teeth using specialized dental instruments. Regular scale and polishes, coupled with maintaining good oral hygiene, help preven...
Application of Preventative Treatments
Dental hygienists often apply preventive treatments to help protect patients' teeth. This may include the application of fluoride treatments to strengthen tooth enamel and the application of dental...
Periodontal Examinations
Our Dental Hygienist will assess the overall oral health of your mouth, making note of any information relevant to assessing your periodontal health, including x-rays, pocket depths, bleeding and p...
Patient Education
Dental hygienists play a crucial role in educating patients about proper oral hygiene practices. They provide instruction on effective brushing and flossing techniques, as well as recommendations f...
Root Planing (Advanced Gum Treatment)
In cases where a patient may have more advanced gum disease (periodontitis). In cases where a patient may have more advanced gum disease (periodontitis), our dental hygienist can provide a comprehe...
Dental Hygienist Best Practice Videos
How to brush your teeth with a Manual Toothbrush
How to brush your teeth with an Electric Toothbrush
How to floss your teeth
How to clean your teeth with Interdental Brushes
Dental Hygienist FAQs
How ofter should I see a Dental Hygienist?
We recommend that most patients visit every six months, in between their regular dental check-ups. You may need to visit more frequently if you are a smoker, have gum disease or you are pregnant.
Does going to the Dental Hygienist hurt?
Our dental hygienists are very experienced at cleaning teeth, they have done it for many years, for thousands of patients, so you could not be in better hands. They will always ensure that you are comfortable at all times, and will stop if necessary, or can administer an anaesthetic to help you get through the appointment.
How often should I floss?
Flossing of the teeth once per day helps to prevent cavities from forming between the teeth where a toothbrush cannot reach. Flossing also helps to keep gums healthy.
What type of toothbrush should I use?
For a manual or electric toothbrushes, the most important feature of the brush is having “soft” or “extra-soft” bristles. Any other strength of bristle can be harmful to gums and the structure of teeth. We generally recommend electric toothbrushes at JME Dental as they have been proven to remove 35-40% more plaque than manual brushing. It's up to each patient what type of toothbrush they use for cleaning their teeth, as long as they use one!
What are the benefits of seeing the Dental Hygienist?
Oral Health Education - Our Dental hygienist will help you learn more about your mouth and dental health along with how to care for your mouth in between dentist visits.
Improve Your Gum Health - Gum disease affects a large part of the population with some estimates of around 50% of the population suffering with different gum issues. One of the core roles of your dental hygienist is to prevent this from happening to your gums.
Avoid the Dentist - If you attend the dental hygienist on a regular basis and keep your gums in check, there will be less need for you to attend the dentist to receive treatment for teeth and gum issues.
