What we can do for you

Scale and polish hygiene treatment ("Teeth cleaning")

Scale and polish hygiene treatment ("Teeth cleaning")

Prevention and treatment Every mouth gets tartar, plaque and/or calculus build-up, for some it will build much faster than others. This build-up …

Teeth whitening

Teeth whitening

2 Main ways to whiten teeth In-house whitening One way to whiten the teeth is through bleaching in the dental clinic. Over the course of the …

Orthodontic hygiene treatment (Cleaning braces)

Orthodontic hygiene treatment (Cleaning braces)

More surface = more build-up Braces give tartar and plaque more surface to adhere to and will result in more build-up. The many little places …

Treating bleeding gums & gum disease

Treating bleeding gums & gum disease

Treatment is needed to get rid of gum diseases If you are experiencing bleeding gums, you have a gum disease and it will not go away on its own …

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State of the art practice

The Dental Hygienist is a brand new dental practice with state of the art hygiene instruments and the much talked about (in the dental hygiene world) EMS Airflow Prophylaxis Master.

You're in good hands

Jacinda is an Oral Health Therapist who has been working in the dental industry since 2006. She started out as a dental assistant before completing a Bachelor of Science in Oral Health from Auckland University of Technology in 2012. Jacinda Roper is a dual qualified graduate which enables her to practice Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy.

NZ Dental & oral health therapists
Te Ao Marama - The New Zealand Maori Dental Association

Dental cleaning practice

Testimonials

Jacinda Roper at The Dental Hygenist did a fabulous job of cleaning my teeth. She was lovely to deal with and made me feel very comfortable throughout my experience. Definitely go see her if you're needing a clean! I'll definitely be going back. Thanks Jacinda.
Katie Robinson
Amazing service today for myself and my 2 girls. Awesome with my nervous girl and super informative. Definitely recommend.
Kim Charity
I have a fear of anything dental related due to bad experiences as a child. Jacinda was amazing she even gave a treatment plan for at home. I also love the fact that shes a small local business!!
Huiarau Stewart
Had my teeth cleaned today by Jacinda, she made me feel super comfortable and explained everything well. Was very gentle and took into consideration my sensitive teeth while she worked. I also took my two kids to have their teeth cleaned earlier in the week and she was great with them, would recommend anyone to go see Jacinda, take the husband and kids too! Make an appointment!
Michelle de la Rocha
Great experience! Friendly, fresh environment. Jacinda was gentle, professional, explained things well and made me feel comfortable. Would highly recommend!
Samaria Prime
Just had my teeth scaled with Jacinda today, highly recommend. Her new practice it's fresh and clean and she's amazing at what she does. Awesome to support a local that's worked hard and is now a owner operator ????????????
Renae Anderson

Frequently asked questions

Your teeth should not hurt after a deep cleaning. A very few people may experience some sensitivity or tenderness afterwards but that should go away after a day or two. This mainly depends on what gum disease is occurring and how severe it is. If you are experiencing pain after a deep cleaning it is recommended that you call your dental hygienist who can offer the best advice for you personally.
If not done correctly and carefully then yes. With the right equipment and skills a scale and polish from a dental hygienist will not damage your teeth or gums. If the cleaning is not done with care and precision then the enamel and cementum of the teeth can be scratched and in some cases chipped away.
It may be a simple fix of seeing us for a scale and polish to have the plaque, tartar, and stains on the outside of your teeth removed or it’s possible that your teeth will need whitening with a bleaching product to restore their whiteness.
If you are experiencing halitosis or bad breath you could have a number of different conditions. Most commonly you will likely have plaque, tartar, and bacteria building up in the mouth causing gum disease. Then by-products of the bacteria and gum disease cause bad breath. Alternatively it could be a symptom of other health issues happening further down the digestive tract, or of lesions in the mouth.

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    Our Philosophy

    Jacinda Roper, Owner

    At The Dental Hygienist we have a passion for oral health and have long been promoting the importance of prevention. Prevention plays a crucial role in gaining and maintaining the best oral health possible and also lessens the risks with systemic health issues related to gum disease.

    Gum disease has been linked to increasing the risks of health issues such as diabetes, low birth weights, premature birth, oral cancer, heart disease and stroke. If you are pregnant or already at risk of these adverse health conditions then it is even more important for you to visit to minimise your risk. Keeping your mouth healthy is just a small step in looking after your whole body.