Breaking down the one-hour appointment  A dental hygiene cleaning is way more than “just a cleaning.” There is quite a bit of preparation that goes into your appointment. Below you can...

So much plastic waste! Working in the dental field I get to see first hand how much waste we create by using essential everyday items.  Plastic toothbrushes, floss, bags, and all the...

Look at this image. The toothpaste is just so elegantly placed on top of the toothbrush, but look how much there is!  Monkey see monkey do right?  Us consumers see that lovely...

Flossing with the right technique can be tricky and can take some practice. As a dental hygienist, I go over the flossing technique with all of my patients, as sometimes tweaking the way we do it can...

(or at least not at every appointment) Many people think that polishing is a vital part of the dental hygiene appointment… well, hate to tell you it’s not.  Polish is abrasive and...

Arthritis can make everyday activities very difficult.  From opening jars to typing on a keyboard, to even impacting how you brush and floss your teeth.  Toothbrush handles are small,...