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The second week of April is Dental Hygienist Week, and it\u2019s never too early to start celebrating! After all, your hygienist does a lot more than you may have realized. Your dentist might be the one diagnosing problems and performing major treatments, but dental hygienists do a lot behind the scenes to make your routine checkups and cleanings<\/a> positive and productive. The next time you visit your dentist\u2019s office, tell your hygienist you appreciate them \u2013 here are four reasons why!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. They\u2019re a Friendly, Familiar Face<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even though you\u2019ll probably only see your dental hygienist twice a year, they\u2019ll make every effort to truly get to know you. They\u2019ll chat with you about your job, family, and hobbies; that way, they\u2019ll know you as a human being and not just a set of teeth. After just a few visits, you\u2019ll automatically feel more comfortable when you see your hygienist, making for a more pleasant appointment overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. They\u2019re Upbeat, Kindhearted People<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people understandably feel at least a little nervous in the dental chair, but hygienists are great at helping you feel relaxed and at ease during your visits. They have such positive attitudes and excel at helping your worries melt away. When you\u2019re around them, you just can\u2019t help but smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. They\u2019re Your Smile\u2019s First Line of Defense<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Preventive care is the cornerstone of great oral health, and that\u2019s why dental hygienists are essential. The treatments they perform \u2013 such as cleanings, fluoride applications, and dental sealants \u2013 might be considered basic, but they\u2019re critical in keeping cavities, gum disease, and other oral health issues at bay. For example, there are certain areas of your mouth that you simply can\u2019t reach with your toothbrush and floss. With the advanced instruments that your hygienist has at their disposal, as well as the angle they\u2019re working from, they can get rid of pesky plaque that may have been building up in those areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. They\u2019re Constantly Improving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dentistry is a field that is constantly evolving, and dentists aren\u2019t the only ones who are keeping up with the latest updates. In fact, it\u2019s estimated that more than half of all dental hygienists take at least 20 hours of continuing education courses per year to sharpen their skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though Dental Hygienist Week is coming up, these folks deserve appreciation year-round. During your next checkup, be sure to thank your hygienist for all of their hard work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Omega Dental of Bedford, our team is led by husband-and-wife dentists Dr. Prashantkumar Gajera<\/a> and Dr. Julyat Gajera<\/a>. Of course, they couldn\u2019t do the outstanding work they do without the help of our hygienists<\/a>! Each of our team members goes above and beyond to make your dental visits comfortable and effective. If it has been a while since your last dental checkup and cleaning, you can schedule your next one in Bedford, TX by reaching out to us via our website<\/a> or by calling 817-785-3290.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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