Make Your Dental Hygienist Your Best Friend

With all the care a dentist can provide you, there’s someone who sometimes doesn’t get the credit they deserve. Your dental hygienist plays a huge role in helping you maintain good oral health. So here are some reasons to make your hygienist your new best friend.

Dental Hygienists Are Usually Your First Stop at the Dentist’s Office
Most dental check-ups begin with you seeing your hygienist for a routine cleaning. They are the first person you will tell any tooth or gum complaints to, and they will be able to inspect those problems during your cleaning. They are also the first person in the office to take X-rays and can tell if your mouth displays any important details to tell your dentist, such as a potential cavity.

Dental Hygienists Use Some Fun-Flavored Cleaning Tools
Did you know hygienists use a special kind of toothpaste to clean your teeth that comes in a variety of yummy flavors? You can usually decide from cherry, mint, or grape. Some hygienists even carry bubble gum flavored toothpaste for younger children, but they won’t mind using it for your cleaning if you ask. They also have a variety of flavors to choose from for fluoride treatments.

Dental Hygienists Are Great Educators
Can you identify gingivitis? How much time should you allow before your next cleaning? Do you have any dental issues that need treatment? Hygienists answer all of these questions for you during your visit. They provide you with the 411 on how to properly take care of your teeth and gums so you can go into your next dental visit in even better health.

Dental Hygienists Make You Comfortable
If you’re someone who gets anxious going to the dentist’s office, your hygienist is a great person to see to calm your nerves. Cleanings and X-rays rarely, if ever, involve anything scary, so you will feel more at ease by the time you see your dentist. (Disclaimer: There’s really no reason to be scared of your dentist – we’re only here to help!)

It is important to see your dental hygienist every six months, as long as you are in good oral health. However, if you have gingivitis, you should be scheduling an appointment with your hygienist every three to four months. At Ron Murphy Dentistry, we are committed to helping you achieve greater oral health.

If you have any questions about our dentist, hygienists, or services, please call us today at 630-879-7642 to speak with a member of our attentive and compassionate staff. Our office in Batavia, IL, is ready to work with you towards healthier teeth, gums, and smiles!