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Advanced Hygiene
healthier smiles for life
Hygien1st (Hygiene First) focus on advanced dental hygiene and proactive prevention to help you avoid costly, painful procedures and maintain a beautiful, natural smile for life.
Book an AppointmentTailored Hygiene Appointments
Our registered dental hygienists provide deep, gentle cleanings to remove hardened plaque and tartar that brushing alone cannot clear.
Early Detection & Screening
We use advanced diagnostic tools to identify early warning signs of gum disease and cavities before they require complex treatments.
Personalised Education
We take the time to review your daily routine and recommend the best evidence-based home care products—from interdental brushes to water flossers—tailored specifically to your mouth.
Systemic Health Focus
We actively monitor and manage the connection between your oral health and overall physical well-being.
If you like to schedule an initial hygiene evaluation or need help setting up an oral care routine that fits your lifestyle then book an appointment today.
Book an appointment todayWe can also help you
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Brighten Your Smile with or Teeth Whitening services.
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Provide Mouth Guards for any sport.
Our Services
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Scale and Polish
Removing plaque, tartar (calculus), and surface stains above and below the gumline using ultrasonic and hand instruments.
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Teeth Whitening
Brighten your smile
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Diet & Nutrition
Counselling patients on how diet and nutrition affect their oral health.
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Mouth Guards
Constructing and fitting custom mouthguards
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In-Home Oral Care
Teaching tailored oral hygiene strategies, including proper brushing techniques, flossing, and the use of interdental brushes
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Impressions
Taking impressions, recording occlusal relationships, and constructing study models.
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Fluoride Application
Applying and dispensing prescription and non-prescription fluoride treatments
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Desensitizing
Applying agents to treat tooth surface sensitivity and discolouration
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Dental Caries Diagnosis
Examining teeth for cavities and assessing susceptibility to decay.
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Tissue Examination
Examining orofacial tissues and recognizing abnormalities or signs of oral cancer
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Radiography
Taking and interpreting periapical and bitewing X-rays
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Post-Operative Care
Removing sutures and placing/removing periodontal dressings
Booking your next appointment is easy
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1. Select Location
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2. Select Date
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3. Confirm Booking
Please Note: Currently, new patients are seen on Wednesdays, and most other days are either not available or filled well in advance. If there are no available bookings in the next 4 weeks, then please select "next available appointment" and we'll contact you when one is available.
We look forward to helping you achieve a healthy, confident smile.
c/o Ministry of Smile
121 Thorndon Quay
Wellington 6011
