Hygiene Services
Hygienists are trained to prevent, manage and treat gum disease. Their primary focus is to support you towards better oral health.
Your dentist or hygienist will assess and tailor the level of care according to your needs to ensure long-term gum health.
Prevent: Hygiene Care
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For low risk patients to prevent disease.
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Simple Scale & Polish or Cosmetic stain removal
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Tailored Oral Hygiene instruction or advice
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Likely 6 month recall
Manage: Supportive Care
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Phased care depending on oral hygiene status/risk
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Management of disease:
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Initial therapy
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Interim therapy
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Maintenance therapy
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Enhanced oral hygiene instruction or advice.
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3, 4, 6 monthly recall
Treat: Perio Care
Treatment of gum disease known as Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy {NSPT}.
Treatment involves cleaning under the gum and/or in periodontal pockets using local anaesthetic.