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THE DENTAL HYGIENIST
The preventive approach to dental health that will help you maintain your teeth for life.
WHAT IS A DENTAL HYGIENIST?
Dental hygienists are specially trained members of the dental team who work fully integrated dental care. They play an important role in dental health, preventing dental disease by providing individual oral hygiene care and instruction to patients.
WHAT IS THE HYGIENIST'S ROLE IN THE DENTAL PRACTICE?
Hygienists perform four main functions:
1. Teaching patients oral hygiene techniques on an individual basis.
This one -on-one instruction includes care for your gums and teeth, and advice on a healthy diet to prevent dental disease.
2. Evaluation and assessment of your periodontal (gum) tissue, including x-ray discussion and review of medical history.
3. Scaling and polishing of teeth.
4. Application of decay prevention agents.
WHY IS HOME DENTAL CARE SO IMPORTANT?
Dental disease can be prevented.
Good home plaque control techniques help to prevent gum disease and tooth decay.
Such problems are then less likely to progress into more serious dental ailments requiring extensive and expensive dental treatment.
PREVENTIVE DENTAL HYGIENE FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN
In the treatment of both adults and children the hygienist, together with the dentist, will examine the mouth and develop an individual course of treatment.
Both adults and children can benefit from having their teeth cleaned and polished.
They are taught how dental disease occurs and how it can be prevented.
The hygienist cleans teeth by removing plaque, calculus (tar tar) and staining.
The hygienist will also apply fluoride gels and solutions to help prevent decay as well as preventive sealants (fissure sealants) to the permanent back teeth if needed.
With individually taught home care techniques and regular maintenance your dental hygienist can assist you to maintain your teeth for the rest of your life.
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