Dental hygienist in the centre of Riga
Regular visits to the dental hygienist are one of the prerequisites for a healthy and beautiful smile. To maintain healthy teeth and a beautiful smile in the long term, it is recommended to visit the hygienist 2 times a year. Schedule your appointment at our clinic!
Superficial examination of gums and teeth.
General oral health assessment - the dental hygienist will check your teeth for tartar, cavities or tooth decay and other diseases
Teeth cleaning
Performs thorough teeth cleaning - removes plaque, tartar and pigment (it can be formed from coffee, black tea, smoking, etc.). At the end of the procedure, it is possible to choose a coating of fluoride-containing, transparent varnish, which protects tooth enamel and reduces tooth sensitivity.
Recommendations and instructions
At the end of the visit, the hygienist will show you the correct technique for cleaning your teeth and gums, recommend the most suitable toothpaste, and if necessary, invite you to use mouth guard or make an appointment with a dentist.
Why choose our experts?
Regular visits to the dental hygienist are one of the prerequisites for a healthy and beautiful smile. To maintain healthy teeth and a beautiful smile in the long term, it is recommended to visit the hygienist 2 times a year. Schedule your appointment at our clinic!
Maybe you have heard the term “mouth guards” or “night guards”. What are they? Protective guards shield teeth from mechanical damage when upper and lower teeth come into hard contact. In moments of stress, individuals often clench or grind their teeth, leading to cracks, tooth wear, and even tooth chipping. To avoid this, it is advisable to use rigid or flexible mouth guards. These guards are custom-made based on each patient’s tooth shape.
- yellow or even brown plaque on the teeth and tongue;
- Bleeding and sensitive gums;
- bad breath
Although dental hygiene starts at home with brushing teeth for at least 2 minutes twice a day, it is recommended to visit a dental hygienist 2 times a year.
Hygienists work with hand tools (scalers), which is the gentlest method, but provides an excellent result. If necessary, an ultrasonic device or a powder jet (KaVo prophyflex 4) is used.
Our specialists treat each patient with respect and empathy. The progress made during the hygienist’s visit will always be explained, and the most suitable solution to maintain it will be recommended.
Maybe you have heard the term “tooth guards”. What are they? Protective guards shield teeth from mechanical damage when upper and lower teeth come into contact. Hygienists and dentists recommend using such guards at night, as during sleep, To avoid this, rigid or flexible caps should be used. In moments of stress, individuals often clench or grind their teeth, leading to cracks, tooth wear, and even tooth chipping. To avoid this, it is advisable to use rigid or flexible mouth guards. These guards are custom-made based on individual orders and the patient’s tooth shape at the dental clinic “DR CLINIC”.