The Importance Of Dental Hygiene Appointments

Dentist Gulshan Dhanoya (pictured) from Honour Health in Jesmond explains why you need to make dental hygiene visits a top priority.

Gulshan has been shortlisted for Young Dentist of the Year in The Dental Awards 2020.

Why do I need to see a dental hygienist?

It’s important to see your dentist as often as they recommend, but you should definitely make time for dental hygiene appointments too. A dental hygienist is trained to professionally clean your teeth and gums and to show you to keep your mouth healthy. A dental hygienist can spend longer with you to thoroughly remove plaque from your teeth and explain how to stop it from returning. Their role is to help you prevent gum disease and tooth decay.

Each patient requires different advice for their oral hygiene needs. Whether you need flossing tips, electric toothbrush recommendations, advice on which toothpaste or interdental brushes to buy, or a chat about how your diet affects your oral health, then your hygienist can help.

At Honour Health, our hygienist uses a state of the art EMS Airflow hygiene system for the best professional clean possible.

What is the EMS Airflow hygiene system?

The EMS Airflow hygiene system fires a powerful jet of water, compressed air and fine powder at the teeth to effectively remove plaque and soft deposits. It’s much faster than a traditional scale and polish. Nothing compares to Airflow for getting rid of plaque, as it’s the only system that reaches underneath the gum line for a really thorough clean. This is a gentle, comfortable treatment and is ideal for those with sensitivity. Airflow is also hugely effective for removing staining from tea, coffee and red wine, revealing a brighter smile.

How often should I visit?

I ask my patients to see our dental hygienist for Airflow at least every six months to maintain clean, healthy teeth and gums. No matter how angelic you are with your oral hygiene routine, there will always be some hard-to-reach areas that only a dental hygienist can tackle. If you’re thinking about having teeth whitening, then I recommend you book Airflow first, to lift staining and achieve better results. For those undergoing orthodontic treatment such as Invisalign, it is important to have regular Airflow treatments to clean around attachments, brackets or wires.