Why you need a dental hygienist
Teeth make up only 25 percent of the surface of the mouth. The rest is the spaces between the teeth, the gums and the tongue. Even if you brush carefully, bacteria remain and form plaque, and over time soft deposits harden into tartar.
- Bad breath
- The bacteria in plaque and tartar cause a bad smell.
- Gum inflammation
- Shows first as swollen, red gums that bleed and are tender when you brush.
- Cavities
- Tartar and plaque increase the risk of holes in the teeth.
Toxins from plaque can be absorbed into the blood and worsen the course of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes.