Going to see a dental hygienist Crewe is not the same as going to see a dentist. These are not interchangeable. The difference lies in how far their education goes and what it covers and in the duties they perform. Here is a look at how they are different so you can better decide which one you need to see!

Duties of a dental hygienist

The dentist diagnoses and treats their patients and does not perform any kind of customer service duties or office work really. The dentist hands over that kind of work to their assistant, and to some extent the hygienists. Your dentist will diagnose and treat disease and perform treatments like removing teeth, doing a root canal, putting in veneers, taking care of fillings.

When you see a dental hygienist at a Hungerford dentist surgery or one close to you, they will give you a cleaning, educate you about how to take good care of your teeth and gums and advice them on certain things. They do not diagnose issues ... Read more »