Looking after your smile requires more than everyday care. Beyond daily brushing and flossing, visiting a hygienist at least once every six months is a crucial part of your overall oral hygiene routine.   Your hygienist is the biggest champion for your future smile. They help to prevent gum disease, bad breath, oral cancer, bleeding gums and tooth loss, making sure you maintain a healthy mouth now and in the future.      Even for those with excellent teeth and a second-to-none daily care routine, nothing quite matches the deep clean that you will get from a professional.