Dental Hygienist Peterborough
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Nearly 50 Years of Dental Expertise, Right Here in Peterborough
When it comes to keeping your teeth and gums in great shape long-term, prevention is everything – and that’s exactly where our dental hygienist and therapist, Jacqui O’Rourke, comes in. With nearly 50 years of experience in dentistry, Jacqui is a core part of your dental health journey at London Road Dental Practice. As a GDC-registered professional, her work covers a wide range of preventative care: oral hygiene inspections, dietary advice, smoking cessation support, and dedicated children’s oral health guidance – all designed to help you keep decay and gum disease at bay before they become bigger problems.
Childrens Hygienist Appointments
Children under 6 years are seen free of charge.
Retain Healthy Teeth & Gums for you and your family
Whether you’re a parent looking for expert advice on your child’s oral health, or you want to stay on top of your own hygiene routine, Jacqui’s experience and knowledge puts you in very capable hands. What’s one thing you wish you’d known earlier about looking after your teeth? Or perhaps you’ve been putting off a hygienist appointment – what’s been holding you back?
Regular visits will enable you to retain healthy teeth and gums throughout your life and reduce the need for future emergency treatments. Book a visit with Jacqui by calling our reception team on 01733 340 005 and take the next step towards clean, healthy teeth for life.
Fissure Sealants
Protect Teeth Before Decay Starts
Fissure sealants are a simple, safe, and effective preventive treatment that helps protect teeth from decay. They are most commonly applied to the permanent back teeth (molars and premolars), where deep grooves and pits can easily trap food and bacteria.
Even with good brushing, these grooves can be difficult to clean thoroughly, making them more susceptible to cavities. A fissure sealant acts as a protective barrier, sealing these grooves and making the tooth surface smoother and easier to keep clean.
Who Can Benefit?
Fissure sealants are commonly recommended for:
- Children and teenagers soon after their permanent molars erupt.
- Adults with deep grooves in their teeth who are at increased risk of tooth decay.
- Patients with a history of frequent cavities or a higher risk of developing decay.
Your dental hygienist or dentist will assess whether fissure sealants are suitable for you or your child.
What Does the Treatment Involve?
Applying a fissure sealant is quick, painless, and does not require any drilling or injections.
During your appointment:
- The tooth is thoroughly cleaned and dried.
- A special conditioning gel is applied briefly to prepare the tooth surface.
- The tooth is rinsed and dried again.
- The liquid sealant is carefully painted into the grooves of the tooth.
- A curing light is used to harden the sealant, creating a durable protective coating.
The treatment usually takes just a few minutes per tooth.
What Are the Benefits?
Fissure sealants can:
- Help prevent tooth decay in vulnerable back teeth.
- Make teeth easier to clean.
- Reduce the need for future fillings.
- Provide long-lasting protection when maintained properly.
- Offer a painless, non-invasive preventive treatment.
How Long Do They Last?
Fissure sealants can last for several years, although they may wear down over time. During your routine dental examinations and hygiene appointments, we will check the sealants and repair or replace them if necessary to ensure continued protection.
Caring for Your Teeth After Treatment
There are no special aftercare instructions following fissure sealant treatment. Continue to:
- Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
- Clean between your teeth daily where appropriate.
- Limit sugary foods and drinks.
- Attend regular dental check-ups and hygiene appointments.
Fissure sealants work best as part of a good oral hygiene routine and should not replace regular brushing and healthy eating habits.
Book an Appointment
Preventing tooth decay is always better than treating it. If you would like to find out whether fissure sealants are suitable for you or your child, speak to our dental team today.
Contact London Road Dental Practice on 01733 340 005 to book an appointment or discuss your preventive treatment options.
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Regular hygienist appointments are essential for maintaining teeth and gum health and can help avoid the need for future dental treatments. Contact us today to book your dental hygienist appointment in Peterborough.
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