Our Wellington Dental Hygienists and Oral Health Therapists work closely with our Wellington dental team to provide a complete care approach to our patient’s oral health.
What Does A Dental Hygienist Do?
A dental hygienist’s mission is to keep the supporting tissues of the teeth healthy, such as the gums and bones that provide the foundations for your teeth. This care prevents gingivitis or periodontal disorders, sometimes known as gum disease, prevention, diagnosis, and non-surgical treatment. These problems are often asymptomatic, but they can manifest as bleeding when brushing, bad breath, swollen and red-looking gums, loose teeth, or gum recession, and early detection of these issues is critical in the prevention of gum and bone destruction, so you may decide you need hygiene treatment on your own or as a recommendation by your dentist.
What Does A Dental Hygiene Treatment Involve?
To treat these issues, a Dental Hygiene Treatment may include scaling and polishing stains and deposits (such as plaque and calculus/tartar) from your tooth surfaces, which can be done using numbing gels or local anaesthetics if necessary. Your dental hygienist will recommend monthly dental maintenance sessions based on your unique needs to guarantee stability and avoidance of new issues, as well as complete recommendations for continuing home care. Apart from gum disease treatment and prevention, the Naenae Dental Hygiene department may also help you with whitening, nutritional guidance, at-home oral health care with product choices and programmes, implant and prostheses maintenance, sensitivity treatments, and advice concerning decay or erosion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, dental hygiene treatment may help manage tooth sensitivity. Sensitivity is often linked to exposed dentine, gum recession, or plaque and tartar build-up around the gum line. A professional clean removes plaque and tartar and supports a healthier environment around your teeth. Your hygienist can also recommend desensitising treatments and at-home care to help reduce discomfort and protect your teeth.
Getting started is simple. Book an appointment online through the Naenae Dental Clinic website or contact the clinic by email. The clinic is open 7 days a week, including evenings on most weekdays, making it easier to find a time that suits you. New and existing patients are welcome, and the team will guide you through each step.
An oral health therapist is a professional qualified in both dental hygiene and dental therapy. They provide preventive and therapeutic gum care, including scaling, polishing and personalised oral health education. They can also carry out certain restorative procedures, such as fillings for children and adolescents.
Yes, children are welcome to see the hygiene team at Naenae Dental Clinic. Early hygiene visits help introduce good oral health habits and can identify signs of gum issues or decay early. The team’s oral health therapists are trained to work with younger patients and aim to make each visit comfortable and positive.
Scaling and polishing is a core part of professional dental hygiene treatment. Scaling removes hardened plaque and tartar from tooth surfaces and along the gum line, while polishing smooths the teeth and helps remove surface stains, making it harder for new plaque to build up. Together, these procedures help maintain healthy gums, freshen breath and reduce the risk of tooth decay and gum disease as part of a regular preventive routine.
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