All Dental Topics,Dental Hygienist,Gum problems,Prevention and saving money
Flossing is a waste of time!
Recently media articles have reported that there is no need to floss as the benefit of flossing has not been scientifically proven. The media is partly correct that yes there needs to be better scientific studies in this area but no you still should use some sort of interproximal tooth cleaning aid. Previous studies have […]
Dental Hygienist
What is a dental hygienist? A dental hygienist generally studies for 3 years at university obtaining either a Bachelor of Oral Health or Bachelor of Health Science in Oral Health. There are also other overseas equivalent qualifications, however these need to be recognized by the Dental Council of New Zealand. A registered dental hygienist is a licensed dental professional […]
Dental Hygienist,Gum problems,Hygiene treatment
Dental hygiene treatment
What is a dental hygiene treatment and why have them? At a dental hygiene treatment appointment your hygienist or dentist will remove all the plaque (mass of bacteria), tartar (hardened plaque) and stain that builds up on your teeth over time. This will leave your teeth feeling smooth and looking bright. It also has the added […]
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