Hygienist in North Miami Beach

Our Registered Dental Hygienist

Zailyn Diad

What do Dental Hygienists Do?

Dental hygienists are trained to provide a wide range of services, including:

• Dental cleanings (scale and polish).
• Deep dental cleanings (scaling and root planing).
• Digital dental X-rays.
• Dental sealants and fluoride treatments to protect and strengthen teeth.
• Dental education, including tailored advice on using the best brushing and flossing techniques and the right tools.

When you visit Dental Pearl, you will be seen by our registered dental hygienist, Zailyn Diad, who is a vital member of our team. Zailyn is a highly trained and qualified dental professional who works closely with our dentists.

Most importantly, Zailyn is extremely gentle, compassionate, and friendly, and open to answering all your questions about your oral care. You will receive expert, up-to-date advice and information on how to easily and effectively care for your mouth at home.

Signs You Need to See Our Hygienist

If it has been a while since your last hygiene visit, you might have noticed some of the signs listed below.

• Bleeding gums when you brush or floss or at other times.
• Visible signs of tartar buildup around your gum line.
• Gum sensitivity.
• Bad breath.
• Stained teeth.

These are all symptoms we can address when you visit Dental Pearl.

Benefits of Routine Hygiene Visits

Regular visits to our hygienist are one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to maintain strong, healthy teeth and gums. This is an essential preventive dental care treatment.

Even with a great oral care routine at home, some plaque will inevitably remain in hard-to-reach areas. It doesn’t take long to harden into calculus or tartar, at which point it is too hard to remove with regular brushing and flossing and must be professionally cleaned.

Zailyn can gently remove all plaque and tartar buildup using the latest techniques and professional tools. Getting rid of this buildup reduces your risk of gum disease and tooth decay.

Your regular visits also allow Zailyn to carefully monitor your gum health for any changes. This is especially useful if you don’t see a dentist at every hygiene visit. If she sees anything amiss, she can liaise with our dentists to see if further investigation is needed.

Good gum health is particularly important, as advanced gum disease is closely linked to serious health problems such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and respiratory illnesses. Healthy gums help protect your overall health and can prevent worsening of existing health issues.

Other benefits include:

1. Protecting your general health can, in the long term, help keep medical bills lower.
2. Your risk of dental emergencies due to infections is lower.
3. You gain peace of mind knowing your mouth is cared for nicely.
4. Expect beautifully fresh breath after every cleaning.
5. Your teeth will look just that bit brighter since polishing them removes some surface stains.

Personalized Patient Education

You will also receive personalized oral hygiene advice and information, carefully tailored to ensure you know the best techniques for brushing and flossing thoroughly and efficiently.

Hate using dental floss? Ask Zailyn to show you other options, such as a Waterpik, interdental brushes, or soft picks. Finding the right tools and knowing how to use them can make all the difference to your daily oral care routine.

How Often Should I See a Hygienist?

We generally recommend six-monthly visits, but everyone is different. During your first visit to Dental Pearl, we carefully assess your current dental health and dental and medical history. Using this information, we can determine how frequently you should see our hygienist to help maintain optimal oral health.

Are Hygiene Treatments Safe During Pregnancy?

Yes, and we always encourage pregnant women to schedule regular dental exams and hygiene appointments.

Once we know you are pregnant, or if you think you might be, we can tailor your treatments to ensure they are entirely safe for you both. It is far riskier to ignore dental problems during pregnancy and to leave them untreated.

Hormonal changes during pregnancy can increase the risk of gum inflammation and worsen any signs of gum disease. Professionally cleaning your teeth is a simple way to help prevent or manage gum problems, protecting you both.