Going through orthodontic treatment is not easy and a hard commitment to stay compliant with. I had braces twice, so I understand the struggle. Now, as a dental hygienist, I have patients in my chair...

Working in a dental office, you see firsthand what happens behind the scenes. From the finite details of scheduling, ordering supplies, and patient management, there is lots more than meets the eye,...

Here in Canada, it can get extremely cold in the winter months, and not surprisingly, I have more patients who complain of sensitive teeth during the freezing winter months. But why do teeth hurt in...

Getting a tooth or multiple teeth extracted can be a lot on our mouths. Thankfully, healing in the mouth starts very quickly. When I have a patient getting a tooth extracted, I will go over post-op...

Dry mouth (also known as xerostomia) can be debilitating and significantly impact both your oral health and overall health. Having experienced it myself and having patients I counsel with a dry...

Clenching and grinding, also called bruxism, can cause irreversible damage to teeth and jaw. As a hygienist, I counsel and recommend night guards to my patients who could benefit from them. Night...