Dental Hygiene
Prevention and professional care for healthy teeth
What Is Dental Hygiene?
Dental hygiene is a branch of dentistry primarily concerned with prevention, treatment, and early detection of oral diseases, recognition of orthodontic anomalies, and prevention of further diseases by specially trained healthcare personnel – the dental hygienist.
Dental hygiene involves motivating and informing patients about their current oral health status, explaining existing conditions such as gum inflammation or periodontal disease. The goal is to establish an individualised treatment plan and recommend suitable tools and cleaning techniques.
Oral Symptoms
Various signs may appear in the oral cavity. These include tooth decay, bleeding gums, sensitivity to thermal stimuli, bad breath, and loose teeth.
Tooth Decay
Tooth decay initially appears as a chalky white spot on the tooth surface. Early detection can stop the decay process.
Gum Inflammation and Periodontal Disease
Gum inflammation manifests primarily as bleeding during brushing. Healthy gums do not bleed, are pale pink, not swollen, and firmly surround the tooth. Prolonged inflammation progresses to the bone and ligaments.
Treatment Methods
Plaque and Tartar Removal
Tartar and plaque removal is performed manually or with ultrasonic devices. Both methods complement each other and are combined as needed.
Pigmentation Removal (Air-flow)
The air-flow sandblasting method is suitable for removing most types of pigmentation and also contributes to tooth decay prevention.
Teeth Whitening
In-office Whitening
In-office whitening is performed only at the dental hygienist's or dentist's office. Whitening gel is applied to the tooth surface and left to act.
At-home Whitening
At-home whitening is performed by the patient at home using individual whitening gel carriers.
Internal Whitening
Internal whitening is used for dead teeth that have lost their original colour. The dentist applies a whitening agent inside the tooth.
Additional Services
Dental Jewellery
Application of a small dental jewel on the tooth surface to enhance your smile.
Fissure Sealing
A preventive method where a small amount of filling material is applied into tooth grooves without the need for drilling.