Dental Hygiene Melbourne
When it comes to keeping your smile in the best shape, regular dental hygiene appointments are an important part of your oral health.
Without a proper clean, bacteria can build up around the gums and teeth, leading to inflammation, bleeding, and in some cases, gum disease.
Our goal is to help you stay ahead of the problem, before it becomes one. With routine visits to our oral hygienists and dental therapists, we can help keep your teeth cleaner, your gums stronger, and your mouth feeling fresh.
Why Regular Hygiene Appointments Matters For Your Smile
If your gums bleed when you brush or floss, or if your teeth feel furry by the end of the day, it might be time to book in with a dental hygienist. Our oral hygienists and dentists are trained to clean those hard-to-reach spots that your toothbrush can’t always get to.
Benefits of Seeing a Dental Hygienist
It’s more than just a quick polish. Seeing a dental hygienist is one of the easiest ways to keep your smile looking (and feeling) amazing. Here’s what’s in it for you:
- Early gum disease detection – Spot and treat inflammation or gingivitis before it worsens.
- A deeper clean – Remove plaque and tartar from areas your toothbrush misses.
- Stain removal – Lift surface stains from coffee, tea, wine or smoking.
- Tailored advice – Get tips on brushing, flossing, and oral care routines.
- Support during treatment – Maintain gum health while wearing braces or aligners.
- Fresher breath – Reduce bacteria build-up and boost your confidence.
Looking for a Dental Hygienist in Melbourne?
Our friendly hygienists and dentists are here to support you with everything from routine cleans to prevention plans made just for you. It’s never too late to take charge of your dental health. Now’s better than never!
Book your dental hygiene appointment today.
We’ll help you smile brighter, feel fresher, and healthy for life.
EMS Airflow Polish (ProphyJet)
The EMS Airflow Polish, or Prophy Jet helps us give you the best dental clean possible.
The Prophy Jet uses air, a fine bi-carb powder and water set at your temperature preference, to remove plaque and stains from your teeth. It is especially good at cleaning those hard to reach stains between teeth and around orthodontic braces. If you experience teeth stains from tea, coffee or smoking, then a clean with our Dental Hygienist, using the EMS Airflow Polish is a must.
Our Dentists & Hygienists
Dr Ron Fulop
Dr Yvonne Karpinski
Dr Sarah Nguyen
Dr David Trinh
Dr Jia Leong
Megan Thwaites
Dr Natalie Tsang
Dental Hygiene FAQs
Oral hygiene helps prevent dental caries (tooth decay) and gum disease like gingivitis and periodontitis. The goal is to keep your teeth and gums healthy so they last a lifetime.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
- 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.
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What Our Patients Say About Our Dental Hygiene Services
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Hi Everyone, I wish to highly recommend the Mitcham Dental Clinic to anyone requiring a 1st class Dental Service with special kudos to Sarah Nguyen, a marvelous technician who conducted a front tooth implant in a professional painless manner and squeezed me into her busy schedule at such short notice because they actually care about their clients. Of all the Dental Clinics I have experienced Mitcham Dental Clinic is the Best. With special thanks to Sarah Nguyen and the team
PartTimeTourist
Have to update my post - seriously, Dr Ron and the team are just absolutely amazing. This is coming from someone that's just walked out of a root canal - with zero discomfort, zero pain. Seeing Dr Ron has taught me one thing - going to the dentist doesn't have to be a painful and terrifying experience - it's all about patient comfort (and obviously tooth care). Just brilliant! Original post: Amazing all around service. Dr Ron and his staff are wonder workers - they're all about putting patients at ease - talking through procedures, getting the time to know you as a patient (I'm one of those people that don't really love visiting the dentist) - but they all are there to help you through the process - it's actually awesome - turning my experiences there into a pain and stress free procedure. Also, while I was waiting (and they did it for me too), I saw the reception staff with the patients leaving - they actually sat down and worked out the best possible way to pay - i.e. how to minimise the customers cost. If I could give them 10 stars, I would!
Andrew Boskovic
I very rarely leave reviews, but this is warranted. I’m a very nervous patient when it comes to sitting in a dental chair, however from the moment I walked in to make an appointment and explained my situation I was made to feel relaxed. Dr Jia Leong made the experience actually quite enjoyable. She is very thorough, patient and professional. This is a very modern, fully equipped dental surgery you should not look past. And again, if you are nervous, Dr Leong and Mitcham dental clinic is the clinic for you.
Not Interested
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Exceeded my expectations, had 2 broken teeth, thought they had to be removed, to my amazement David managed to reconstruct them, very happy ?
Siggy Link
Dr Sarah Nguyen very gentle and professional dentist
Sam H
I have been attending this Clinic for approximately 30 years. Ron and his team are extremely professional and provide exceptional care. I have neglected to write a review in the past but after recently having a tooth removed as it couldn’t be saved I want to say thanks again for making the process painless. I even had a follow up call from Ron to check that all okay. Now that’s what I call professional and care !!!
Carolyn Munday
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Mitcham Dental Clinic is honestly the best dental clinic that I've been to. Special shout-out to Sarah who is very thorough and clearly explains the work that needs to be done. I've never had an appointment where I've felt any pain (even with sensitive teeth)! The staff have a good culture and it shows in the customer experience that they provide.
Casey Hulse
Friendly, supportive and comforting dental practice. As someone who has some anxiety surrounding dental work, Dr Ron and the rest of the team made me feel comfortable, supported and reassured as soon as I walked through the door! Highly recommend!
Charlotte T
A highly professional practice combined with exceptional patient care in a warm and friendly environment.
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