Most appointments are for "Periodontal Therapy". People often call this a "scale and polish" but there's a lot more to it than that

Our Hygienist will talk to you about your oral health – for example the treatment and prevention of gum (periodontal) disease
She'll give you oral hygiene advice - for example, tooth brushing technique and the use of special products like interdental brushes and mouth rinse
Next, she'll check your gums and teeth to see if there is any plaque or bleeding
Then she removes any hard deposits (called calculus) and staining from the teeth using an ultrasonic cleaning device and hand instruments
She'll also polish the teeth to make them shine
There are other types of treatment that our Hygienist provides, like fissure sealants, Periochip treatment, Dentomycin therapy and Root Surface Debridement. Both our Hygienist and the dentist can tell you more about these and when they might be appropriate for you