Skip to content
Search
  • Home
  • Learn
  • Holly’s Resources
    • Adult Dental Must-Haves
    • Baby/Infant Resources
    • Dry Mouth Dental Must-Haves
    • Kids Resources
    • Orthodontic Resources
    • Sensitivity Resources
    • Travel Resources
    • Whitening Resources
  • About Me!

Category: Dental Appointments

link to Can Teeth Be Cleaned With a Cold Sore? Hygienist Explains

Can Teeth Be Cleaned With a Cold Sore? Hygienist Explains

A cold sore (herpes simplex virus type 1) on the upper lip. As a dental hygienist, I deal with all types of oral lesions and conditions, some of which interfere with my dental hygiene practice. If...

Continue Reading
link to Can Dental Assistants Clean Teeth? Hygienist Explains

Can Dental Assistants Clean Teeth? Hygienist Explains

Dental Hygienist holding a periodontal probe and mirror Dental assistants can often be confused with dental hygienists and vice versa because we share many roles and are both integral to the...

Continue Reading
link to How Often Should You Get Xrays at the Dentist? DH Explains

How Often Should You Get Xrays at the Dentist? DH Explains

Getting X-rays at the dental office is essential for comprehensive care as it allows us to see where our eyes cannot. However, there is a guideline on how many are taken and how often. As a dental...

Continue Reading
link to Why Can’t You Eat/Drink After the Dentist? Hygienist Explains

Why Can’t You Eat/Drink After the Dentist? Hygienist Explains

Going to the dental office can be an overwhelming experience, and we can easily forget what we have been told in terms of post-op instructions. Instructions can vary depending on treatments received,...

Continue Reading
link to Can Dental Hygienists Damage Gums? Hygienist Explains!

Can Dental Hygienists Damage Gums? Hygienist Explains!

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...

Continue Reading
link to How Do I Leave My Dentist? Hygienist Explains How to Switch!

How Do I Leave My Dentist? Hygienist Explains How to Switch!

People switch dentists all the time, but it can be nerve-racking to do so, especially if they are like family. You don't want them to be mad, it can be anxiety-inducing, and you want to leave them in...

Continue Reading
Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 NEXT »

About Me, Holly!

Hi!

I’m Holly, and I have been a registered dental hygienist in Ottawa, Canada, since 2014.

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

I aim to make it easy for you to access accurate and clear dental information.

Because a healthy mouth = a healthy body.

Keep smiling,

Holly :)

P.S. A.I. creates none of the content written on this website. I believe that dental information should not be influenced by artificial intelligence and should be fact-checked and written by a dental professional. Holly Verran RDH writes all articles on this website.

Legal Disclaimer

Tooth Be Told is owned and operated by Holly Verran. Holly Verran is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

  • Home
  • Legal Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
© 2023 Copyright Tooth Be Told