The Mouth-Body Connection
When you think about visiting a dental hygienist, you might picture a routine cleaning or a reminder to floss more often. But at Sydney Holistic Dental Centre, hygiene appointments represent something far more significant – they’re a crucial component of your overall health strategy.
Holistic dentistry isn’t alternative dentistry – it’s simply good dentistry that recognises the whole person. At SHDC, we understand the significant correlation between what happens in your mouth and the rest of your body.
“Many patients are surprised to learn that their oral health can directly impact conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and pregnancy outcomes. When we examine your gums, we’re not just looking for signs of gingivitis – we’re identifying potential indicators of systemic inflammation that could affect your entire body.” ~ Stephanie Hall, Oral Health Therapist.
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Meet Our Dedicated Oral Health Therapy Team
At SHDC, our Oral Health Therapists bring unique perspectives and specialised expertise to your preventative care:
Ngan Lam has experience working across the public, private, and orthodontic sectors, holding dual qualifications in children’s dentistry and dental hygiene. “During your hygiene appointments, we focus on thoroughly cleaning below the gumline where harmful bacteria hide,” says Ngan. “This detailed cleaning not only improves your oral health but helps reduce the overall inflammatory burden on your body.”
Emily Vong brings wide experience in both private and public practice with a keen interest in prevention and periodontal care. “I spend time with each patient teaching proper brushing and flossing techniques tailored to their specific needs,” Emily explains. “When patients understand how to clean areas they’ve been missing effectively, we see dramatic improvements in their gum health between visits.”
Stephanie Hall focuses on making your experience stress-free while supporting patients in building effective home oral hygiene practices. She approaches each hygiene visit with a strong focus on oral health prevention, creating personalised hygiene routines tailored to each patient. Stephanie believes that a healthy mouth starts with effective plaque removal, which can prevent gum disease and the need for more invasive treatments such as fillings.
Kristel van Eijk brings extensive experience in periodontics, paediatrics, and specialised dentistry areas. “We focus on the complete picture when treating our patients,” explains Kristel. “We’ve developed techniques to help patients connect their oral health with issues like headaches and sleep quality, creating more comprehensive treatment outcomes for everyone who visits our practice.”
This thoughtful approach from our Oral Health Therapists helps transform regular hygiene visits from something patients might be anxious about to something they truly value as an investment in their overall health.