Dental Clinic Oral Hygiene Clinic

I graduated from the University of Otago and have been working as an Oral Health Therapist since 2020. I’m passionate about gentle, thorough hygiene care, with a strong focus on gum disease prevention and management. I enjoy helping patients feel comfortable and supported throughout their visit. The Oral hygiene clinic is one several dental hygiene clinics in New Zealand.  And the only clinic in Hamilton city and the Waikato region.  We exist to support you and get your oral health back in check. I obtained my qualifications from Auckland University of Technology back in 2008 and since then have had experience in both the public and private sectors. However, most of my time had been spent in the private sector, having worked in two main practices for the past 10 years. On top of this, I did a four-year stint at a periodontist practice, where I was lucky enough to pick at the specialist’s brain. If you are unsure about what treatment may be required, and would like to come in for a chat.  A consultation can be provided to assess your oral health needs.  We can work out a plan together on how to best restore your gum health back to a nice natural smile. This service is available if you are new to the clinic or have not had a hygiene appointment done within 6 months.  A gum health check will be done,  Including a scale and polish.  If there is substantial calculus present, a further appointment may be recommended. For those that build up more tartar than others, or last hygiene was longer than 6 months ago.  A moderate hygiene is a longer appointment to ensure enough time is available Is your teenager or child prone to heavy plaque and tartar build up? Have braces? This treatment will help to remove the bacterial deposits responsible for tooth decay and gum disease. Hygiene on the to do list? Been over a year? This appointment is for those, where it's likely been a while.  Not to worry, an extensive hygiene might be all that is needed. Normally implant care is part of your general hygiene care maintenance.  However due to implants requiring special care, an extensive appointment may be required. A non surgical option for those who have periodontal disease and require further treatment than your standard hygiene appointment.  Normally root planing is recommended for pockets that are greater than 5mm.  And is usually added on top of an Initial assessment/consult.  We are excited to be adding laser treatment in May 2023. In addition to periodontal treatment, a Diode laser can be used to reduce bacteria and promote healing. Oral health therapists can incorporate diode laser treatment in combination with scale and root planing, all in the helping treat and prevent periodontal disease. Such a gentle experience. Aenoy is very knowledgeable and thorough. Doesn’t make you feel guilty for not flossing every day! I have had a few issues with my gums over the years and have been to see hygienists to help with prevention, but Aenoy has been the only