02 Oct What Does a Dental Hygienist Actually Do (and Why Is It Not the Same as a Check-Up)?
A dental hygienist specialises in cleaning your teeth and gums thoroughly, removing plaque and tartar, including below the gumline and in preventing gum disease, while a dentist's check-up is focused on examining and diagnosing your teeth and gums for problems. They're complementary, not interchangeable, and...