Dental Hygiene

Dental Hygienists play a vital role in a dental health care team, with their main concern being
preventive dental health teaching their patients correct home care and helping them to keep
their teeth and gums healthy.

Healthy Gums

A healthy mouth is not just about clean teeth! Our gum health has a massive impact on our
overall oral hygiene (it can also affect your general health too!

Regular dental checkups are crucial for maintaining good oral health, but what about visiting a
dental hygienist? Dental hygienists at Lakeridge Dental Centre are an important part of the
dental care team, their focus is on preventing dental issues. They help patients by teaching
them how to take care of their teeth and gums at home, and by providing professional cleaning
services.

Gum health is a critical component of oral hygiene, and gum disease can lead to painful,
bleeding gums, bad breath, and even tooth loss. Even if you brush and floss regularly, you still
have hard-to-reach areas in your mouth that require specialized tools for cleaning. Dental
hygienists can reach these areas and remove any plaque buildup that you may have missed.
Bad breath can affect your confidence, and it is often caused by bacteria hiding under your gum
line. Regular dental hygiene appointments can help remove this bacteria and give you the tools
to treat it at home.

Teeth staining is a common issue caused by daily foods, drinks, and tobacco use. While
brushing alone may not be sufficient to remove these stains, dental hygienists can use
professional scaling and polishing treatments to whiten your teeth and remove surface stains.
In addition to cleaning your teeth, dental hygiene appointments at Lakeridge Dental Centre also
provide an opportunity for early detection of oral health issues such as gum disease, fractures,
and loose fillings. This is important because early detection can prevent these issues from
worsening and causing more significant problems down the line.

Having a healthy, clean mouth and a great smile can do wonders for your confidence. The
Dental hygienists at Lakeridge Dental Centre are knowledgeable professionals who can help
you maintain good oral health, identify any issues early on, and provide you with the information

and advice you need to keep your mouth healthy. We recommend seeing a dental hygienist at
least twice a year for optimal oral health.

Call Lakeridge Dental Centre to book your dental hygiene appointment.