In this video, you can experience an entire hygiene appointment at Innovadent Dental Clinic, London. This patient is a regular patient at the practice so the hygienist and the patient know each other already.
00:00 - Welcome and small talk
00:24 - Update on dental condition
02:53 - Cancer screening
04:00 - Gum health check
05:50 - Checked interdental brush sizes
08:24 - Toothbrushing technique overview
09:43 - Plaque disclosing to see areas we need to work on
14:40 - Airflow
22:39 - Scaling
35:30 - Polishing
40:25 - Discussing oral hygiene, brushing routine and mouthwash
Your hygienist should be there to answer any questions you have about your teeth and oral health in general and to help you figure out the best way to look after your teeth.
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Clinical videos were filmed at Innovadent Dental Clinic in London