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...
Category: Dental Appointments
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...
Working in a dental office, you see firsthand what happens behind the scenes. From the finite details of scheduling, ordering supplies, and patient management, there is lots more than meets the eye,...
As a dental hygienist, I refer my patients to a periodontist when they require extended care. There are multiple reasons why we refer to a periodontist, including dental implant therapy, gum disease...
Most often than not, when I take the blood pressure monitor out to check my patient, they give me a look of shock and curiosity. "Why are you taking my blood pressure before getting my teeth...
You go to your routine dental hygiene appointment, and the dental hygienist informs you that you need X-rays today. Even though the time can feel like flying, you may think, didn't I just get these...