Your first visit to the Dental Hygienist

Your first visit to our hygienist will be for one hour and depending on your needs, one or more follow-up visits may be necessary.

We may recommend a follow up appointment if we find symptoms of periodontal disease (gum disease) or other conditions such as ulcers.

Another symptom of bad oral health is bad breath which can be a chronic problem known as halitosis. If you experience chronic bad breath please alert your dentist and dental hygienist and they can give you the tools and knowledge necessary to treat your bad breath.

Two out of three adults have bad breath and most don’t know it!

Breath malodour, or bad breath, is a condition experienced by many people and it often goes untreated or is accepted as normal. However, it is treatable and it need not affect your daily life anymore.

What causes bad breath?

Breath malodour is usually caused by sulphur producing bacteria that live on the surface of your tongue and within your throat. Poor oral hygiene, food trapping, gum disease, tooth decay, sinusitis and dry mouth all contribute to bad breath.

Treating Bad breath

Daily scraping of the tongue, mouthwash and regular dental check-ups are very effective tools. A visit to one of our dental hygienists will help you on your way to gaining fresh breath.

Your first visit will involve an assessment of the condition, oral hygiene instructions and a thorough scale and polish. A follow-up visit will be needed around six weeks later to re-evaluate the condition.

However, if the cause behind your bad breath is of a medical nature, diagnosis of your condition is essential. Once this problem is resolved, we may then begin work on eliminating your bad breath.

Our hygienists are here to help and look forward to guiding you through the correct way to keep your teeth and gums healthy for the rest of your lifetime!