Did you know that regular visits to our hygienist in Woodbridge are one of the best ways to protect your smile? It’s true! These appointments are absolutely vital for preventing gum disease, a common issue that, if ignored, can lead to serious problems like receding gums, bone loss, and even the loss of teeth.
Our skilled hygienists are experts at giving your teeth a professional, deep clean, leaving them sparkling, free from tartar, and your breath wonderfully fresh. But it’s not just about a clean feeling! They play a crucial role in preventing, treating, and managing gum disease, helping you maintain a healthy smile for years to come.
Think of your hygienist as your personal coach for oral health. They’re perfectly placed to give you tailored advice on the best ways to brush and floss at home, making sure you’re taking care of your teeth effectively. They can spot any tricky areas, show you how to improve them, and help you choose the right tools, like interdental brushes, to keep your smile in top shape.
At Rendlesham Dental Practice, we also have talented dental hygiene therapists. They do everything our hygienists do, plus they can even perform permanent dental fillings!
The best part? You can see our hygienists and dental therapists directly, without needing to see a dentist first! This is called direct access, and it means that even if you’re not a registered patient with us, you can book a private hygiene appointment.
So, whether you want a beautifully clean and bright smile for a special occasion or you’re simply ready to take control of your long-term oral health, we’re here to help.
Ready to give your smile the care it deserves? Book your hygiene appointment with us in Woodbridge today!
Your oral health depends on your gums. Your dental hygienist is best placed to look after your gum health, preventing gum disease and removing any bacteria that is already irritating your gums. Gum disease, if left untreated, can cause gums to recede and can be a contributing factor to tooth loss. As gum disease also has links to health conditions such as diabetes and heart disease, keeping your gums as healthy as possible will help your overall health as well.
The symptoms of gum disease are mild, so it is often overlooked. We carry out a check during the appointment to spot gum disease, putting us in a position to catch it before it can worsen.
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Chanel has a real passion for educating patients in all areas of oral health care to help patients gain the knowledge and tools to help maintain their smiles. Chanel is a kind, patient, and caring clinician who prides herself on being thorough but gentle and treats all of her patients with professionalism.
1: Prevents dental issues from developing
Regular visits to your hygienist in Woodbridge help prevent periodontal and gum disease from developing.
Step 2: Feel more confident with a lighter, brighter smile
Stains, plaque, and tartar will be removed during your hygienist appointment, leaving your teeth whiter and brighter.
Step 3: Fresh breath
As your hygienist can reach parts that normal brushing can’t reach, you will have fresher breath and cleaner teeth, giving you a healthier mouth.
Step 4: Oral health tips and advice
Your hygienist can demonstrate how to clean and floss teeth more effectively, so you can maintain a cleaner and healthier mouth in between your appointments.
Step 5: Screening for mouth cancer and other oral diseases
As part of your appointment, your hygienist will do a mouth cancer screening check to spot any warning signs early on.
Finding a good hygienist is an investment in your long-term oral and overall health. Beyond routine cleaning, a skilled hygienist acts as your frontline defender against gum disease and decay. We can provide personalised advice on brushing and flossing techniques, identify early signs of problems that you might miss, and can even offer dietary guidance to protect your teeth.
Our trusted hygienist empowers you with the knowledge and tools to maintain optimal oral hygiene at home, reducing the need for more complex and costly dental treatments down the line, ultimately contributing to a healthier, brighter smile and improved well-being. Book your dental hygiene appointment today and join our many happy patients.
I went for a Hygienist appointment and I have to say the receptionist was incredibly helpful and enthusiastic so a great start to my visit. The Hygienist (Chanel Ludlow) who I’ve had a few appointments with over the last few years has to be the best Hygienist I’ve ever had.
She is incredibly polite and really gentle when scaling my teeth and I hardly feel any discomfort with the procedure.
I would highly recommend this service!
Visited the hygienist Chanel Ludlow at rendlesham dentist yesterday. What a lovely young lady. Very professional and informative.
Took the time to explain things and wasn’t scary at all. Chanel took her time with my cleaning and sounds mad but look forward to my appointment next year.
The main part of your hygiene appointment involves a routine scale and polish. This deep clean removes stubborn tartar from all the hard-to-reach areas. This is then followed by a professional polish, which leaves your teeth feeling smoother, cleaner, and brighter.
As well as a deep clean, we will advise you on how to properly care for your teeth and gums. We can show you how to use interdental cleaning tools properly so you can keep up the hard work at home.
If plaque builds up around the teeth and gum line, the gum tissues can become inflamed. The irritated gums often bleed while brushing, making them susceptible to the bacteria in the mouth. Swollen, red gums are often one of the first signs of the early stage of gum disease, known as gingivitis. Other symptoms include tooth sensitivity and bad breath.
Hygiene appointments can help reverse gingivitis by removing the plaque and tartar deposits left at the gum line. If left untreated, the gums start to recede. This leads to pockets developing between the gum and the tooth, exposing the sensitive and vulnerable tooth root. Once plaque and tartar build-up on the root, it’s much harder to remove. This part of gum disease is called periodontitis and isn’t reversible like the earlier stage. It can be managed by a dentist or periodontist through more extensive periodontal treatment.
If you are concerned about gum disease, don’t delay and book a dental hygiene appointment straight away. There is no point worrying unnecessarily, and it’s best to get an expert opinion instead. The length of time you should leave between your hygiene appointments will depend on your individual case and the condition of your teeth.
Many patients book a hygiene visit alongside their dental check up, every six months, but we may advise you to come back more or less frequently than this if it suits your case.
Seeing a dental hygienist regularly is crucial for long-term gum disease prevention. While daily brushing and flossing at home are essential, hygienists have the specialised tools and expertise to remove hardened plaque (calculus or tartar) from above and below the gumline, areas that your toothbrush and floss can't reach.
We can also provide tailored advice on effective oral hygiene techniques, identify early signs of gum inflammation (gingivitis), and can help manage more advanced stages of gum disease (periodontitis), significantly reducing your risk of tooth loss and promoting overall oral health.
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