{"id":242,"date":"2022-06-15T14:47:02","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T12:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gatewaydental.co.za\/site\/?p=242"},"modified":"2022-06-21T10:07:47","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T08:07:47","slug":"questions-to-ask-your-dental-hygienist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gatewaydental.co.za\/site\/questions-to-ask-your-dental-hygienist\/","title":{"rendered":"Questions to Ask Your Dental Hygienist"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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In addition to keeping your teeth and gums in optimal health, your dental hygienist also has a wealth of knowledge and advice to share.<\/span><\/p>

If you have been having any doubts about any health issues or you have been wanting to speak to someone about which products to use, it can be very useful to ask your dental hygienist the next time you are at your scheduled appointment.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Things to Ask Your Dental Hygienist\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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What should you ask your dental hygienist? Some of the questions that will help you better look after your dental health could include the following:<\/span><\/p>

Why do I have any bleeding, bumps, or sores in or around my mouth?<\/b><\/span><\/p>

If you experience any bleeding while you are brushing or flossing or at any other time, it could be a sign of gum disease or gingivitis. Bumps or sores could be an indication of an infection or even oral cancer<\/span><\/a>. If you notice any bleeding, bumps or strange sores, always let your hygienist know. It is essential to make them aware in case there is anything serious that may be present.<\/span><\/p>

Why does my mouth feel dry or smell strange?<\/b><\/span><\/p>

A dry mouth could be nothing serious or it could be an issue with your saliva glands, a symptom of medication use or a symptom of diabetes or another health concern. Strange or bad smelling breath could also be a sign of infection or oral disease<\/span><\/a>, or it could be nothing to worry about. It is always a good idea to speak to your hygienist to let them know if you are concerned about any new sensations or smells. Underlying issues that are ignored can be far more serious than those that are dealt with quickly.<\/span><\/p>

What could be causing my recent pain or sensitivity?<\/b><\/span><\/p>

Likewise, it is a good idea to inform your hygienist if you have any recent pain or sensitivity in the teeth or gums. Even a small pain that is new could be a sign of something serious. Cavities, tooth grinding, jaw clenching, and gingivitis<\/span> can all lead to increased sensitivity and pain in the gum, teeth, jaw, and neck areas. Speak to your dentist and oral hygienist if you notice any new pain so that they can check the area for any further signs of issues.<\/span><\/p>

What oral hygiene products do you recommend?<\/b><\/span><\/p>

Who best to recommend toothpaste, toothbrushes and other products than a qualified, experienced hygienist? With so many products on the market, it can be all too easy to get swept away by clever ad campaigns. Your hygienist will be able to give you the best advice on which products will genuinely help your specific needs so that you can maintain your smile in between appointments.<\/span><\/p>

What can I do to improve my oral health?<\/b><\/span><\/p>

Finally, you can also get advice on any other measures that you can take for better oral health. This could include helpful tips on how to establish a dental routine<\/span>, which foods and drinks to avoid, how to protect your teeth when playing sports<\/span>, and anything else that can prevent tooth decay and damage.<\/span><\/p>

If you\u2019re looking for a highly experienced team of dental health experts, Gateway Dental is here to assist. Get in touch<\/span><\/a> with us today to make your appointment at your dental hygienist in Durban.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In addition to keeping your teeth and gums in optimal health, your dental hygienist also has a wealth of knowledge and advice to share. If you have been having any doubts about any health issues or you have been wanting to speak to someone about which products to use, it can be very useful to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":244,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-242","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gatewaydental.co.za\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/242","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gatewaydental.co.za\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gatewaydental.co.za\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gatewaydental.co.za\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gatewaydental.co.za\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=242"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/gatewaydental.co.za\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/242\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":618,"href":"https:\/\/gatewaydental.co.za\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/242\/revisions\/618"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gatewaydental.co.za\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/244"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gatewaydental.co.za\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=242"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gatewaydental.co.za\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=242"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gatewaydental.co.za\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=242"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}