{"id":524,"date":"2013-02-19T21:41:04","date_gmt":"2013-02-19T09:41:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citydentists.co.nz\/dental-blog\/?p=524"},"modified":"2025-03-01T16:15:32","modified_gmt":"2025-03-01T04:15:32","slug":"dental-hygienist-a-true-value-in-dental-healthcare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.citydentists.co.nz\/dental-blog\/dental-hygienist-a-true-value-in-dental-healthcare\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Hygienist &#8230; A true value in dental healthcare"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Many patients ask &#8221; What is the role of Dental Hygienists? And why do I need to see them? &#8220;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Having your \u201cteeth cleaned\u201d is a highly individualised process. Dental hygienists are educated and trained health care professionals who operate under strict licensing for your general health as well as your oral health. All these professional skills are put to use during a \u201cnot so simple cleaning,\u201d with your safety and well being in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Each visit begins by reviewing your health history to identify issues that may necessitate special precautions during dental hygiene care to ensure your safety and to prevent medical emergencies. For example, patients with a history of heart disease may be at particular risk for dental cleaning; diet history for both your general and oral health may be discussed to name but a few issues. These assessments are important since dental hygiene care may impact upon existing health conditions, and vice versa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Next, the hygienist carefully assesses the skin in and around your mouth looking for lumps, bumps, sores, tenderness or swellings and refers all areas of concern to the dentist for further evaluation. This is, among other things, a cancer screening. The hygienist is one of the few people who get to closely assess your whole mouth, so they are trained to spot this deadly disease and others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><em><strong><span class=\"s1\">Dental hygienists collaborate with dentists to provide optimum personalised oral health care to prevent oral disease and to promote your health.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Your periodontal health will also be evaluated during a routine cleaning. \u201cPeri\u201d means \u201caround\u201d and \u201cdont\u201d means \u201ctooth,\u201d so you can expect that the areas around your teeth including gum tissues will be checked for signs of inflammation and bleeding (gingivitis). In addition, the hygienist will gently measure the space between the teeth and the gums with a tiny probe; Detachment or \u201cpocketing\u201d may indicate periodontal disease; severe periodontal disease is associated with bone loss around the teeth. In health, the space between the teeth and gums measures 3 mm or less. \u201cPockets\u201d that bleed during probing and\/or that measure 4-5 mm deep, indicate gum infection and usually can be reversed with daily oral self-care at home and thorough cleaning with the hygienist. Pockets that measure 6 mm or greater, however, indicate a more severe gum problem that includes bone loss and may require more advanced or specialised treatment by your dentist or a periodontist, who specialises in gum care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><em><strong><span class=\"s1\">All of the dental hygiene care you receive is tailored specifically to your individual needs and safety.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">The hygienist will also monitor teeth for signs of decay and associated risk factors, as well as the amount and location of deposits and stains on your teeth. The amount of stain and hard deposits on your teeth (\u201ctartar\u201d or also called \u201ccalculus\u201d), and the degree of gum disease, all impact upon the level and cost of the treatment, and determine how soon you should return. For example, if you have little or no hard deposit on your teeth, your oral self-care is good, and your gum tissues are healthy with no past history of periodontal (gum) disease, your \u201crecall\u201d visit for continued care may be as long as six months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">The part of the visit you expected \u2014 scaling to remove deposits, and polishing to remove stains \u2014 will leave your mouth and teeth with that\u00a0special sparkling clean feeling that keeps you coming back.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citydentists.co.nz\/dental-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/toothbrushing-and-flossing_med.jpeg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-525\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-525 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citydentists.co.nz\/dental-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/toothbrushing-and-flossing_med-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"toothbrushing-and-flossing\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citydentists.co.nz\/dental-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/toothbrushing-and-flossing_med-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.citydentists.co.nz\/dental-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/toothbrushing-and-flossing_med.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>The education and demonstration portions of the visit are also individualised. Risk factors for tooth decay and gum disease may be discussed. Feedback on the effectiveness of your oral hygiene will allow for suggestions and demonstration of oral hygiene aids tailored to your individual needs; and for the provision of topical treatments such as fluoride to reduce sensitivity and promote strengthening of teeth against decay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Most hygiene appointments vary from 45 to 60 minutes depending upon your individualised treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong><span class=\"s3\">Dental hygiene is not a \u201cone size fits all\u201d cleaning.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"s2\">All of the dental hygiene care you receive is tailored specifically to your individual\u00a0needs and safety, and is provided within the context of the Dental Council of New Zealand (DCNZ) guidelines. Dental hygienists collaborate with dentists to provide optimum personalised oral health care to prevent oral disease and to promote your health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">As you can see, much more is going on at a &#8220;simple dental cleaning&#8221; than an attractive polishing. Oral health is a gateway to general health, and your hygienist is the guardian.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many patients ask &#8221; What is the role of Dental Hygienists? 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