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Hygienists Hygienists Julie Anne Eaton and Sarah Taylor are there to support the dentist with their own treatment skills and give advice to patients on how best to preserve and maintain their teeth once they have been cleaned and polished. Patients can expect to have their teeth cleaned and polished to their former glory, but will also be educated on how to prevent gum disease (most prevalent in adults) and avoid halitosis. |
Your first appointment will involve our hygienist taking some recordings, these range from a pocket chart, if there is sign of extensive gum disease, or a plaque and bleeding score. The later highlights problem areas. Plaque is prevalent when brushing is inadequate. This usually results in bleeding of the gums . The hygienist will highlight areas that need more attention and educate the patient on how to improve their brushing technique.
Gum disease is the largest factor of tooth loss in adult life. The milder form of gum disease is called Gingivitis. Your gums will be red and swollen and may bleed easily when you brush your teeth. (this is often masked by smoking).
Around 50% of all pregnant women experience dental problems at some point during their pregnancy. The most common is gingivitis. Changing hormones levels can make your gums more susceptible to plaque attack.
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