Dental Hygiene Carterton | Broadshires Implant & Aesthetics Dental Practice

Dental hygiene treatment is delivered by a specially trained dental hygienist who will help to remove any hard-to-reach plaque from your teeth that may have built up over time.

Here is what you can expect from a hygiene appointment:

Your teeth and gums will be assessed to determine the amount of plaque removal you will need and risk factors will be highlighted.
Your teeth will be professionally cleaned with special equipment and pastes. This process is also known as scaling and polishing.
The hygienist's role is to show you how to look after your teeth so that they remain free from plaque in the future. You will be advised on the best tooth brushing technique and given tips on flossing and using interdental brushes.

Dental hygiene at our practice also functions preventatively to treat gum disease and bad breath. If you have a bridge, denture, orthodontic treatment or a dental implant you will have specific hygiene needs that the hygienist will be able to assist you with.

It is recommended that you come in for regular hygiene appointments to ensure your mouth stays clean and healthy.

Airpolishing

Air polishing is a minimally invasive technique which uses a mixture of compressed air, water and fine powder to remove unsightly staining and harmful plaque from the teeth. Air polishing can also be used to gently clean underneath the gum line and around orthodontic wires/brackets, implants, crowns, bridges and conventional fillings.

It’s the dental equivalent of pressure washing your car, but much gentler!

Benefits of having our Jet Polish:

Jet polishing can remove biofilm and plaque, and can reach deeper into pockets under the gum line to gently and safely clean your teeth and gums better than they’ve ever been cleaned before
Jet polishing is an excellent way to brighten your smile, because it blasts away superficial stains on teeth. And if you’re thinking about getting teeth whitening, jet polishing is the ideal treatment, preparing your teeth before whitening and maintaining that new bright smile in the long term.
It also reaches into periodontal pockets to eliminate bacteria that can cause significant dental problems
It is a minimally invasive and comfortable procedure
Your smile will be brighter and healthier after a single visit
It can be used on veneers, crowns, bridges and implants!