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Dental Hygienist first appointment

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What our Dental Hygienist will do for you.

At Dental Hygienist Wellington we will first of all talk to you about your concerns and then explain to you what your problems are and how they can be fixed in a gentle caring environment. The dental hygienist will give you the total cost involved for cutomised treatment plans, the plans can vary. Treament costs start at approx $100.00. We welcome questions from you with regards to the treatment which is offered. We will not waste your time by calling you back and in most cases if appropriate we are able to start treatment straight away.

We will suggest ways in which you are able to keep in control and improve your home care. The dental hygienist will then recommend long term options for you

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If you already know which dental hygienist service that you require then just call us and advise us on your needs and the appropriate appointment will be made. If you are unsure and want a quick chat about your needs we can offer a free 10 minute consultation. More information on the specific dental hygienist services are listed below.

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Initial Consultations

Fluoride Treatment

Dental Fluoride application is a way of strengthening teeth so that it prevenets any breakdown of the tooth structure and helps in the reduction of senstivity that you may experience when gum recession occurs on your teeth

Cleaning ( Plaque and Stain removal )

There are two type of cleaning treatments which are available on teeth when you visit the dental hygienist. The first one is Plaque Removal. The removal of plaque is the buildup of material on your teeth due to the substances that you eat and what the bateria in your mouth then feed upon

Stain Removal: this is slightly different in that your teeth are porous so what happens with coloured foods and materials they will build up coloured materials in the cracks and porous areas of your teeth. The method of removal of those stains at times can be challenging and difficult so make sure you discuss this with your hygienist as it may involve more extensive treatment

Braces

Braces to straighten teeth are worn by numerous people today and is an indication that people are now looking at how to better maintain an preserve their teeth. Their are a number of systems on the market today and it is important that you are aware on how to clean and remove the material that can develop around your orthodontic brackets. If you are unbale to clean those brackets properly then decay can occcur and also you will find that the acid production can cause the brackets to come off easily when eating as they eat away at the bonding cement on the bracket. A dental hygiensit can show you the best methods of getting those areas clean and optimal for your treatment.

Whitening Treatment

There are a number of whitening systems on the market andthe dental hygieist is one of the best people to help advise on what whitening systems would be of benefit to you and achieve the most optimal change in colour for you. Whitening solutions all come in different formulations and strengths so it is important for you to know what is the best whitening solution for you. Just ask your hygienist and they have a wealth of knowledge to help an often the dentist will also concult so the best outcome is achie