Frequently Asked Questions

Mouthwash can be incorporated into your oral hygiene routine. It is not a substitute for excellent tooth brushing but can be used in addition to maintain bacterial load. Your hygienist will suggest the best mouthwash for you at appointments if you want to incorporate this into your oral hygiene routine.

Eliminating gum inflammation is about mechanical cleaning. At your hygiene visit the hygienist will discuss toothpastes appropriate to your needs, providing appropriate toothpaste samples to try at home.

Yes. These are becoming more readily available. From bamboo toothbrushes and interdental brushes to Neem tree floss.

Yes you can use tepe brushes, dental rubbers or water flossers. There is a wide variety of interdental aids. Your hygienist will demonstrate and advise the best options for you at your appointments. This may vary over time as the spaces between teeth gradually change.

Excellent toothbrushing with an electric toothbrush will address 60% of the plaque biofilm. The other 40% requires for you to use interdental aids such as floss, tepe brushes or interdental rubbers. Your hygienist will show you how to derive maximum benefit from this.

Gum disease is an inflammatory disease which affects the immune system.. Therefore a healthy mouth leads to a healthy overall body/immune system.

Yes. This treatment is appropriate for children and adults after a medical history is checked.

Yes. This is the gold standard hygiene treatment for early and advanced gum disease.

No. The powder is the polish. It helps remove staining and is much less abrasive than a conventional polish.

The components in the powder polish the teeth and change the DNA/RNA of bacteria. This means pathological and damaging bacteria cannot reproduce so your mouth is as clean as possible.