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What Can You Get Instead of Veneers? Hygienist Explains!

Dental veneers can hold the promise of a whole new smile but come along with cons such as removing too much tooth surface. But how can you achieve a similar result without getting veneers? What...

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Can Dental Floss Damage Teeth? Hygienist Explains!

Dental flossing can help remove food stuck between the teeth and disturb the bacteria that can cause gum disease and tooth decay. But can flossing damage the teeth? As a dental hygienist, I often...

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Can I Double up on Rubber Bands? Hygienist Explains

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...

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Why Do Teeth Hurt in Cold Weather? Hygienist Explains Why!

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...

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How Long After Tooth Extraction Can I Use a Straw?

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...

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How Can I Protect My Teeth From Dry Mouth? 18 Ways

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...

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About Me, Holly!

Hi!

I’m Holly, and I am a registered dental hygienist in Ottawa, Canada.

I believe changing someone’s smile can change their life! It happened to me!

My goal is to make it easy for you to access accurate and clear dental information.

Because, a healthy mouth = a healthy body.

Keep smiling,

Holly :)

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