Hygiene Department
Services
Dental Hygienists are trained to assess our oral health, especially our
gums. Not only are they skilled at removal of calculus and plaque that cause gum
disease, but they can assist you in maintaining healthy gums. Every year more evidence comes to light on the role of gum disease with our
general health. Heart disease, respiratory problems, diabetes, pre-term and
under weight babies all are linked to gum disease. Over half the population over
18 years of age is affected by gum disease.
Regular visits to your Hygienist will help you take control of your health.
Our long term aim is for you to be able to reduce the number of visits to
your Dentist because of the improved health of your mouth, with the help of your
Hygienist.
Our Hygienist will
- Assess the health of your gums.
- Help you eliminate Bad Breath.
- Remove the plaque and calculus that builds up around your teeth.
- Advise you on how to improve your homecare and may recommend some dental
products to help you.
- Review and monitor deep gum pockets.
- Arrange referral to a Periodontist (gum specialist) if necessary.
- Arrange referral to your Dentist if she feels you need other dental treatment.
- Give you Local Anesthetics (numbing) if needed for pain.
- Place temporary fillings if you have a broken tooth.
- Take impressions and photos required for bleaching, mouthguards or orthodontic
work.
- Bleach your teeth for you, with the Zoom Bleaching treatment.
Our Hygienists
Our Hygienists are Loua Time and Renee Ford.
Loua completed a 2 year Diploma of Dental Hygiene course at Otago University in
2000. She joined our team in 2003.
Renee also did her training at Otago University, completing it in 2003. She
has worked alongside specialist Periodontists and Oral Surgeons. She joined our
team mid-2008.
Zoom
Click here for more information about our Zoom
bleaching procedure.
Gum Disease
Click here to find out more about
Gum Disease.
To make an appointment:
Please contact the Champion Dental Centre on 04 237 9081 or the Kapiti Dental
Centre on 04 298 6754.
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