Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienists are often the best preventative cure for periodontal disease, effectively treating it early which can avoid more costly dental treatments when periodontal gum disease gets worse.

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Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienists are often the best preventative cure for periodontal disease, effectively treating it early which can avoid more costly dental treatments when periodontal gum disease gets worse.

Poor oral hygiene will lead to a number of problems, some of them extremely serious if left untreated.

Some signs to look for are:

  • Bleeding gums
  • Swollen and inflamed gums
  • Loose teeth
  • Receding gums
  • Bad breath

On average most people require regular 4 or 6 months cleaning and check-up. The Hygienist will also review the patient’s medical history, take appropriate x-rays, maybe screen for oral cancer, periodontal disease, decay and dental diseases. They will then scale and polish your teeth.

Your hygienist will provide a customized oral health care information plan (“you need to floss more, use tooth mousse or other useful dental care products”).  The hygienist always works with the dentist to inform them of their findings, while the dentist examines and x-rays your teeth.

Advantages of Consulting to a Dental Hygienist

Oral Hygiene Advice

The dental hygienist can demonstrate effective tooth brushing technique to remove plaque with without causing tooth wear and receding gums.

Prevention of Tooth Decay

Hygienists remove plaque and calculus which causes tooth decay

Prevention of Erosion

Give diet advice on how to reduce sugary and acidic food and drink.

Treating and Preventing Periodontal Disease

The dental hygienist can discuss how periodontal disease could affect or complicate other health problems, for example heart disease.

Help You To Have A Clean and Healthy Mouth

Polish the teeth to remove food and drink stain and this stop gums from bleeding when brushing.

Save Money In Long Run

Regular visits to our dental hygienists will help you maintain your dental hygiene and avoid costly dental procedures due to poor oral hygiene.

Dental Therapist

A dental therapist is a highly skilled professional member of the oral health team

Dental therapists provide oral health assessment, prevention, treatment and management services for children and adolescents up to age 18, in collaboration with dentists and other health care professionals, and in partnership with individuals, whānau and communities.

Some dental therapists are also registered to provide dental services to patients over 18 years in a team situation. This additional scope is known as a “Scope of practice for adult care in dental therapy practice”. For these dental therapists there is no age limit to the patient.

Dental therapists are sometimes referred to as:

  • Community Dental Therapist
  • School Dental Nurse
  • School Dental Therapist

Dental therapists work under the Standards Framework for Oral Health Practitioners approved by the Dental Council of New Zealand and may provide treatments such as:

  • Examination, diagnosis, dental radiographs
  • Fluoride treatment, fissure sealants, sealed restorations
  • Fillings, dressings, extraction of deciduous (baby) teeth
  • Oral health education

Cosmetic Nurse

We are very excited to introduce Rebecca Burman, Registered Cosmetic Nurse Specialist as a consultant to our Clinic.

Rebecca is highly experienced and skilled in offering advanced facial rejuvenation treatments. She is a clinical Trainer in both NZ and Australia for an Australian Distributor of Swiss dermal filler products – Teosyal.

Her 12 years of nursing experience have included practicing in the specialties of oral and Maxillo-Facial surgery, Dermatology and plastic surgery. For the past 4 years she has focused solely on Cosmetic medicine and frequently attends conferences and experts days in New Zealand and Internationally to bring the latest in techniques and treatments to both her clinical training and private clientele.

She will be visiting fortnightly, offering advanced treatments using Teosyal dermal filler, Dysport anti-wrinkle treatments, provides skincare assessments and recommends Teoxane Cosmeceutical skincare .

To  book treatments or a Free consultation book via Instagram – @rebeccaburman_rn or Facebook – Rebecca Burman RN