Posts by Holly Verran RDH

As a dental hygienist, I see a lot of patients who require tooth extractions for many reasons, with the most common extractions being wisdom teeth. After the procedure, it is crucial to follow the...

I had a young patient come in to see me recently, and she asked me if drinking pineapple juice before getting her wisdom teeth out actually works to help her heal faster. I hadn't heard of this yet...

Our third molars, universally known as wisdom teeth, have a bad reputation for causing problems and issues. As a dental hygienist, I spend a lot of time in people's mouths, observing wisdom teeth and...

Having your wisdom teeth extracted can be a busy time with overwhelming information regarding post-op instructions and the time frame to avoid particular food and drink to prevent pain and infection....

Clenching, grinding, pain, discomfort, difficulty chewing, headaches, broken and chipped teeth, failing fillings and crowns, gum recession, bite issues and overall issues with oral health can be...

Drinking sparkling water, such as LaCroix, is rising in popularity as a replacement for drinking regular still water. But are LaCroix and other sparkling waters bad for your teeth? As a dental...