Amy Morris - Bethcar Dental Practice

Amy is a Dental Hygienist at Bethcar Dental Practice.

Amy says, ‘I’ve spent my whole career in dentistry, spending 8 years as a Dental nurse before qualifying with distinction as a Dental Hygienist in 2019’.

‘The best part of my job is helping anxious patients that may have a fear of treatment, or had a bad experience in the past. It’s great to see people’s confidence and oral health improve’.

‘I always have time to answer any questions you may have’.

Recent Blog Entries

August 12, 2021

Sensitive teeth? What does tooth sensitivity mean? If your teeth twinge when you eat or drink hot, cold or sweet things, it may simply be that you’re naturally more prone but it could also be due to the following: brushing your teeth too hard, receding gums, acid wear or another dental problem. Using a good quality sensitive tooth paste 2x DAILY is very important. Most people that experience sensitivity to cold don’t use the sensitive toothpaste for long enough to see an improvement. Keep using it to keep that sensitivity at bay! If you have any concerns then it’s worth visiting your dentist to get it checked out.

August 5, 2021

What to expect from a scale and polish Deep debridement using an ultrasonic scaler – this is the process of removing tenacious deposits such as plaque and tartar. Once your teeth are clean of this bacteria build up, the hygienist can check for decay and infections. Prophylaxic polish – we can now thoroughly polish your teeth, leaving them glossy, smooth and bright. Your hygienist and your dentist work together, each taking responsibility for different aspects of your oral and dental care and communicating together to offer you the best level of care. Whilst a dentist has a more all-encompassing role, your hygienist is an expert surrounding gum health, which is the foundation of a healthy mouth. At Bethcar Dental, we have a team of highly trained hygienists on site who work with you and your dentist to maintain healthy gums, fresh breath and fantastic oral health. Your hygienists help you achieve and maintain optimal dental health by thoroughly cleaning your teeth, offering you oral hygiene advice and also providing up to date dental health education. Feel free to contact us for more information.

July 29, 2021

Gum Disease? Regular visits to the hygienist for deep cleaning under the gums are important. The hygiene team can let you know where in your mouth you need to use interdental brushes and the right sizes. Using products like corsodyl mouthwash and toothpastes can help keep your gums in tip top shape! Hygienist appointments are often neglected as many people do not have a comprehensive understanding of what their purpose serves. Visiting the hygienist is essential in preventing gum disease; the role of a hygienist is very much focused around prevention over treatment, achieved by performing what is known as a ‘scale and polish’, a deep clean of your teeth to remove tenacious stains and bacteria that cannot be removed through brushing alone. At Bethcar Dental, we have a team of highly trained hygienists on site who work with you and your dentist to maintain healthy gums, fresh breath and fantastic oral health. Your hygienists help you achieve and maintain optimal dental health by thoroughly cleaning your teeth, offering you oral hygiene advice and also providing up to date dental health education. Feel free to contact us for more information.