Why is preventive care so important?
At ndu Clinic, we believe that the best dental treatment is the treatment you never need. Regular professional hygiene care is the foundation of good oral health, helping to prevent gum disease, tooth decay, and the systemic health consequences that can follow from chronic oral infections.
What does a hygiene appointment involve?
Our dental hygiene appointments are thorough and personalised. They include:
- Professional cleaning to remove plaque and calculus (tartar) from above and below the gum line
- A detailed assessment of your gum health, including measuring pocket depths
- Screening for early signs of gum disease, tooth decay, and other oral health concerns
- Personalised advice on home care: brushing technique, flossing, interdental cleaning, and product recommendations
- Discussion of how diet, lifestyle, and systemic health may be affecting your oral health
A whole-body perspective on oral hygiene
True to our biological dentistry approach, we consider dental hygiene within the broader context of your health. We may discuss nutritional factors that affect gum health (such as vitamin C, vitamin D, and CoQ10), the impact of mouth breathing on oral bacteria, and how gut health and immune function relate to the health of your mouth.
Our hygienists work closely with Dr. Stojanovic and the wider ndu Clinic team to ensure that your preventive care is aligned with your overall treatment plan.