EMS Dental Hygiene

Gum disease is one of the most commonly diagnosed diseases as well as the leading cause of tooth loss in patients. It’s also been linked to other wider health issues, including heart disease and diabetes and can have an effect on the patient’s overall wellbeing. The good news is that it’s also easy to prevent. A guided EMS Dental Hygiene program at Vogue Dental and a good oral care routine at home are key to this prevention.

Your at home care routine is vital to the maintenance of your dental hygiene, and a crucial part of the fight against gum disease and tooth decay. Our highly skilled and passionate hygienists will be able to help you develop a bespoke care routine that works around you and your specific needs, but there are a few things we always recommend:

• Brushing your teeth twice daily for two minutes with a fluoride toothpaste
• Flossing regularly
• Replacing your toothbrush/toothbrush head every three months
• Brushing your tongue as well as your teeth

During your dental hygiene appointment we will:

• Perform a thorough hygiene assessment
• Carry out essential oral health checks such as mouth cancer screening and gum disease/periodontal disease screening
• Perform any advanced teeth health checks that might be needed such as a tooth decay check with our intraoral camera
• Clean and scale the teeth using EMS Dental Hygiene system
• Design a personalised oral health care regime for you to follow at home

At Vogue Dental we incorporate EMS Dental Hygiene into our dental hygiene appointments. This is a professional teeth cleaning system that uses air flow technology to remove plaque, stains, and tartar effectively. The treatment involves a specially designed device that combines air, water, and fine powder particles, gently polishing the teeth and reaching areas that are hard to clean with traditional methods. The process is non-invasive, comfortable, and highly effective for removing surface stains caused by coffee, tea, or tobacco. EMS Dental Hygiene is typically carried out by our trained dental professionals during a routine appointment and can leave your teeth feeling smooth, fresh, and deeply cleaned, enhancing overall oral health.

A Guided Biofilm Technology cleaning – or GBT – targets the dental biofilm which is a thin layer of bacteria that covers the teeth. This bacteria is one of the leading causes of dental caries and cavities, gum disease and infections of implants. By keeping the biofilm in check and treating it on a regular basis, we can better prevent these infections and diseases from occurring.

We may recommend an EMS Dental Hygiene treatment for a variety of reasons, but it is especially beneficial for patients who smoke – or have smoked in the past – as well as those concerned with stubborn plaque, surface stains, bad breath, or gum irritation. The gentle yet effective cleaning helps remove stains and plaque build-up, promoting better oral hygiene and gum health.

Firstly, it is very important that you attend regular hygiene appointments while wearing braces, as well as before and after your treatment. Braces can make it harder to keep the teeth clean and gums healthy, and our hygienists will be able to show the most appropriate brushing techniques for cleaning in and around the braces.

EMS Dental Hygiene is highly effective for patients wearing braces. The treatment uses air flow technology to gently clean around brackets and wires, removing plaque and debris from hard-to-reach areas without damaging the braces, helping to maintain optimal oral hygiene throughout orthodontic treatment.

It’s very important to attend regular hygiene appointments when pregnant. This is because pregnancy causes changes in the hormone levels which in turn can lead to pregnancy gingivitis. With regular hygiene visits, we can keep an eye on the gum health and prevent any diseases or infections from arising there.

EMS Dental Hygiene is generally considered safe during pregnancy, as it involves non-invasive cleaning using air, water, and fine powder particles. However, it is always recommended to consult with your dentist before undergoing any dental treatment during pregnancy to ensure it aligns with your specific health needs and stage of pregnancy.

Even if you are a patient at another dental practice, you can also register at Vogue Dental for any of our treatments. We have many patients who visit us from Bromley, Orpington, Sidcup, Foxbury, Avery Hill, Bexleyheath, Bexley, Beckenham, Elmstead, Swanley, Kent & the surrounding areas of London for all types of dental treatments, including EMS Dental Hygiene.