ORAL HYGIENE VISIT

Greenwood Dental – Oral hygiene.

Our dental hygienists are an integral part of our dental team. Their role in the practice is primarily to assist in the prevention of gum disease, the major cause of tooth loss in the western world.

In order to maintain your teeth for life it is essential to have the plaque and tartar removed from your teeth on a regular basis. You must be motivated to maintain the home care regime we establish with you and be prepared to invest a little time and money to take part in our prevention program.

Our program starts with a one-hour visit to a hygienist. Your hygienist will clean your teeth, review your current home care practices and advise you on maintaining good oral hygiene. At this visit a continuing care program will be designed to suit your needs.

The frequency of visits needed, will depend on the circumstances in your own particular mouth and your ability to keep your mouth plaque and bacteria free.

A visit to your dental hygienist is a part of our fresh breath therapy program to treat bad breath.