Hygiene Services
Hygienists are trained to prevent, manage and treat gum disease. Their primary focus is to support you towards better oral health.
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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}.
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Treatment involves cleaning under the gum and/or in periodontal pockets using local anaesthetic.