Dental Hygiene Melbourne

1. Early Detection of Gum Disease

Your team is trained to spot early signs of gum inflammation, gingivitis and more advanced periodontal disease. Regular visits help treat issues before they become painful or expensive.

2. A Deeper Clean Than You Can Do at Home

Even with daily brushing and flossing, plaque can build up in hard-to-reach areas. A visit to Mitcham Dental means those hidden spots get a proper clean, leaving your teeth smoother and your breath fresher.

3. Professional Stain Removal

If your smile’s looking a little dull thanks to coffee, tea, red wine or smoking, a clean from a dental hygienist can lift stubborn surface stains and help your teeth look brighter.

4. Personalised Oral Hygiene Advice

Not sure if you’re brushing correctly? Wondering what type of toothbrush or floss to use? Your dental hygienist will give you tailored advice to improve your daily routine and prevent future problems.

5. Support for Orthodontics and Other Treatments

If you're wearing braces or aligners, seeing an oral hygienist helps maintain oral health while undergoing treatment. We’ll work with you to protect your teeth and gums throughout your treatment!

6. Fresher Breath and More Confidence

Bacteria build-up is one of the most common causes of bad breath. Regular cleans remove that build-up and help you feel more confident speaking, smiling and laughing.

We recommend wetting your toothbrush and toothpaste before brushing, room temperature is best. But most importantly, spit, don’t rinse! That way, all the good stuff from the toothpaste stays on your teeth longer.

Your hygiene appointment includes:

• A professional clean and polish
• Fluoride application
• Personalised oral health advice

We also offer EMS Airflow Polish (Prophy Jet) — a high-tech clean ideal for stains and orthodontics.

The EMS Airflow Polish (also known as the Prophy Jet) is a high-tech, gentle cleaning system that lifts away stains and plaque using a stream of air, warm water (set to your comfort level), and fine polishing powder.

It’s especially great for:

• Patients with braces or orthodontic appliances
• Anyone prone to heavy staining
• Those who want a super smooth, polished feel after their clean

• Brush for 2 minutes twice a day (morning and night)
• Use a fluoride toothpaste
• Spit, don’t rinse
• Floss or use interdental brushes (like Piksters) before brushing at night

We recommend visiting our oral hygienists every 6 months, or more often if you’ve been prone to gum issues in the past.