Email: reception@greenbaydental.co.nz  |  Contact: 09 827 4067

General Dentistry

Emergency appointments

Emergency appointments

If you’re in pain or discomfort and need to see a dentist urgently, we can help. Talk to one of our friendly team immediately, and we will make sure that you’re seen by one of our dentists as soon as possible. We will examine you to discover the source of the pain and talk you through your options, so you can be fully in control of the next steps.

Our promise
If you get in touch with us about an emergency appointment, we will aim to:

  • Try our best to see you on the same day that you contact us
  • Diagnose your dental problem
  • Discuss all treatment options with you
  • Relieve you from pain

Why do I need to see a dental hygienist?

Regular visits to your hygienist put you in the best position for detecting any oral health problems before they become symptomatic or require treatment. Hygienists are trained to thoroughly clean your teeth and gums. Even the best electric toothbrush can’t reach every part of your mouth, and a hygienist can get to those hard-to-reach places to provide a professional deep clean. While you will leave your hygienist appointment with a fresher, cleaner smile, their job goes far beyond the superficial. A scale and polish will remove harmful plaque and deposits of tartar that, if left, can cause periodontal (gum) disease. By making a hygienist visit a part of your dental care regime, you can stay one step ahead. As a result, you can avoid becoming one of the 19 out of every 20 people who will suffer from gum disease during their life.

What can I expect from a hygienist appointment?

An appointment with one of our hygienists will involve an initial oral hygiene check-up, followed by a ‘scaling’ procedure. This is where any build-up of harmful plaque and tartar is carefully and gently removed from the surface of your teeth and around the gum line using scalers and curettes, which are specially designed tools to check scrape away soft deposits. Hand-held mirrors help your hygienist spot those missed areas and pinpoint plaque build-up. Following a good clean and analysis of overall gum health, they will give your teeth a shine and polish using a gentle, quiet air polisher to remove any superficial stains. In cases of decay, a hygienist may apply fluoride or an antibacterial gel.

Complete oral care

Prevention is better than cure, and identifying early signs of tooth decay or gum inflammation enables your practitioner to address the problem swiftly. In addition to a thorough scale and polish, your dental hygienist will also provide a complete check of your overall oral health.

We listen to what you want and advise you on what you need.

Email: reception@greenbaydental.co.nz  |  Contact: 09 827 4067  |  Location: 70 Godley Road, Green Bay

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