Dental hygienists are specially trained to work with the dentist in giving care to patients .
They play an important role in dental health care and are mainly concerned with gum health , showing people correct home care and applying protective materials to the teeth and gums .
The hygienist’s main role is to professionally clean the teeth for the patient . This is usually called scaling and polishing . However , perhaps their most important role is showing the patient the best way to keep the teeth free of plaque . Plaque is a soft, sticky white / yellow build up around the teeth which can cause dental decay and bleeding gums unless it is removed regularly. It can also cause bad breath (halitosis).
Hygienists also give advice on diet and ways to prevent dental decay . The hygienist will work with your dentist to provide care tailored to your needs .
Not all practices have a hygienist, however , more of them now offer this as part of the service to patients , using part time and full-time hygienists . Hygienists can now work when a dentist is not there , as long as the patient has been seen by the dentist and the treatment is prescribed for the patient .
White composite fillings are made of a mixture of plastic and fine glass particles. Direct fillings are placed by your Dentist using a bright blue light that hardens the Composite material.
Tooth whitening can be a very effective way of lightening the natural colour of your teeth without removing any of the tooth surface . It cannot make a complete change, however, it has shown to lighten the existing shade and brighten your smile.
Dental hygienists are specially trained to work with the dentist in giving care to patients .
Inside the enamel (hard outer shell of the tooth) , there is a secondary protection layer called dentine . Inside the dentine is a specific area called the pulp or nerve chamber . The pulp chamber contains blood vessels and nerves to provide nutrients for the tooth .
Preventative treatments are designed to prevent dental problems.
A denture is designed to fill in the gaps left by one or more missing teeth. It is either a plastic or metal plate with a number of false teeth attached to it.
There are a few different treatment options your dental professional may suggest . These include bridges , crowns and implants.
Cosmetic dental treatments include any techniques that restore or improve the appearance of your teeth.