Tooth gems have been around for thousands of years, dating from 1800 B.C. to A.D. 250, first placed by Mayan dentists. Nowadays, people are still getting tooth gems applied to their teeth. But now we...

Teeth whitening is one of the top topics brought up in my dental chair. My patients always ask me about teeth whitening products or the best products to use if they have sensitive teeth. I've had...

Hismile's V34 colour-correcting serum and tooth powder is taking social media advertising by storm. I see their advertisements nonstop (maybe because I am a teeth-obsessed dental hygienist, and their...

With more and more emphasis on the aesthetics of our mouths and the rise in cosmetic dentistry, more and more people are paying attention to how their teeth look. I've had more patients asking me how...

As a dental hygienist, I always ask my patients how many times a week they are flossing. And I get quite a few answers back saying never. I am appreciative of the honesty. However, what happens if...

We have all heard someone crack a joke about how the dental hygienist makes them bleed or the hygienist has cut their gums. But can dental hygienists cause damage to the gums in our mouths? If a...