What's the advantage of using a private dental hygienist rather than just going to my dentist?

The 2 main advantages are customized appointments and choice. - Customized Appointments In the traditional setting, your care is determined by a scheduling template. For example, an appointment consisting of Cleaning, X-rays, and Exam may get 50 minutes or 60 minutes, depending on the practice. If x-rays aren’t called for, you may get 30 or 40 minutes. In my practice, you get what you need, based on factors other than just the procedures that are planned for that day. Even though some people are scheduled for “just a Cleaning,” that cleaning may take 30 minutes for one client and 75 minutes for another. - Choice Not all hygienists are created equal. I work with many clients who love their dentist, but not the hygienist that works for him or her. They simply prefer my gentle touch and very thorough techniques. They also appreciate that I see the mouth as part of the whole body. There are many issues happening elsewhere in the body that have indicators that show up in the mouth. ...  more