Oral hygiene treatments and stain removal

Healthy gums are the important foundations for a successful long-term treatment plan.

We pride ourselves on our team of registered dental hygienists who specialize in the treatment and education of good oral hygiene and preventative dentistry here at Clayton Cosmetic Dental Centre.

It is paramount that before you commence with any restorative, corrective or cosmetic dentistry, we must treat the simple (and sometimes complex) causes of gum disease, by the removal of plaque and calculus from above and below the gum lines, ensuring a healthy foundation for all your future dental needs.

We all know that we need to look after our mouths on a daily basis; regular tooth and tongue brushing, flossing and using a mouth rinse are all part of an effective oral hygiene programme. But we also need extra help to keep our mouths really healthy. Studies over the years have shown that regular scaling and polishing by your dentist or hygienist will remove the hardened yellowy plaque deposits, tartar and stains that form on teeth and are not removed by normal brushing at home.

The removal of tartar is particularly important in the control of gum disease and avoiding bad breath (halitosis, at it’s most extreme). All this keeps your mouth looking good and feeling fresh and healthy. And don’t forget that ‘feel good factor’ - who doesn’t run their tongue over their lovely, smooth, clean and freshly polished teeth and go out with an extra spring in their step?