Hygienist Bury St Edmunds

Even if your mouth is not affected by gum disease, seeing a hygienist will help improve your mouth health. Hygienists give expert, individual preventive advice to enable you to improve the effectiveness of your home care measures.

Dental hygienists play a vital role in Sycamore Dental’s preventive ethos. By performing professional teeth cleanings, assessing gum health, and educating patients on maintaining proper oral hygiene they can help prevent dental problems and can from arising in the first place.

Our standard dental hygienist appointments lasts 30 minutes. We also schedule longer sessions depending on the complexity of the treatment. The hygienist will take time to ensure a thorough cleaning and address any specific concerns you may have.

Regular visits to a dental hygienist offer several benefits, including the removal of plaque and tartar that can lead to gum disease, the prevention of tooth decay and allow for early detection of dental problems like decay which can be addressed before they become more serious.

A dental hygienist appointment focuses on the cleaning and maintenance of your teeth and gums, removing plaque, tartar, and stains that regular brushing and flossing cannot eliminate. A dental check-up, on the other hand, is an examination of your whole mouth performed by your dentist to assess the overall health of your mouth. Both are essential for maintaining optimal oral health and form the backbone of our dental plans.

No special preparation is needed for a dental hygienist appointment. However, it's a good idea to brush and floss your teeth as you normally would to remove any food particles. Be sure to share any worries or changes which you may have noticed in your oral health with your hygienist. You can bring along your toothbrush and other dental hygiene aids you might be currently using. The hygienist can advise you about which oral hygiene products are most suitable for you.

A dental hygienist is an expert in gum care and is well placed to identify and treat early signs of gum disease, such as gingivitis. They can also perform deep cleaning procedures aimed at removing plaque and tartar from below the gumline which helps to prevent the progression of gum disease and maintain healthy gums.

Yes, sometimes during a deep cleaning, a dental hygienist will clean below the gumline to remove plaque and tartar buildup that can cause gum disease. This helps to prevent gum disease spreading and encourages the gums to reattach to the teeth.

Yes, hygienists are trained to carefully numb the gums just like dentists do.

Your dental hygienist at Sycamore House Dental will discuss your current oral hygiene practices with you and provide personalized advice on improving your brushing and flossing techniques. They may recommend specific methods like electric toothbrushes, interdental brushes, or toothpastes. We keep a selection of oral health products available to purchase from Sycamore House reception.