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.

Gum disease and tooth decay is the most common worldwide oral disease affecting every family. Over 80% of cavities occur on chewing surfaces where brushing cannot reach food left trapped after a meal or snack, and saliva or fluoride have no access either. This is why regular appointments with one of our dental hygienists in Galway are so beneficial, our hygienists can reach all the places that the toothbrush cannot!

Scale and 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 prevent gum disease and cavities.

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 plaque scores. This information allows our hygienist to accurately assess the level of disease present, and provides baseline measurements against which to judge the success of ongoing treatment.

Root Planing (Advanced Gum Treatment): In cases where a patient may have more advanced gum disease (periodontitis). Should you require treatment of periodontal disease, our hygienists can provide a comprehensive advanced gum treatment, which is carried out under local anaesthetic.

Application of Preventive 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 sealants to protect vulnerable areas of the teeth from decay.

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 for oral hygiene products such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, and dental floss. They may also offer guidance on nutrition and its impact on oral health.