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The Hygienist's work is most often referred
to as a Scale and Polish which
is a professional cleaning of your teeth. Our
Hygienist, Helen Miller, will do this under the
direction of your Dentist and to a plan they
agree together. A clean and healthy mouth keeps
your breath fresh and improves the appearance
of your teeth.
More importantly a clean mouth helps to prevent
gum disease which is a very common cause of tooth
loss. The gums are the foundation into which
your teeth are built and they need to be strong
and healthy before any work can be done on your
teeth. For some time now Dentists have realized
that the same bacteria are present in diseased
gums and heart tissue and there is growing evidence
of a link between gum disease and heart problems.
Helen will also help you to improve your own
cleaning techniques and offer advice on diet
and other related factors that can affect your
dental health.
For children Helen can offer classes in how
to brush their teeth and will fissure seal the
permanent back teeth by applying a plastic coating
to the top surface and so help to prevent decay.
Helen is also a qualified Dental Therapist and
is able to carry out some dental treatments including
simple fillings. She has a great deal of experience
in dealing with children but can also treat adults
who might combine a scale and polish with a simple
filling.
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