Hygienist Insights: Wisdom Teeth Woes and Potential Problems
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...
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...
Tissue sloughing on the inner cheek (white lines and patches near fingertip). Skin peeling in the mouth can be alarming if you haven't experienced it before. It can occur on the cheeks, gums and...
Chewing on one side of the mouth comes with many risks, as it can cause irreversible damage to the mouth, cause pain and discomfort, and even change the shape of your face. As a dental hygienist,...
Being a dental hygienist, I discuss with my patients about concerns they may have with their mouths, teeth, and bite issues such as asymmetrical chewing. Dental surgery, missing teeth, and dental...
Translucent teeth can make the teeth appear less white and, due to thinning teeth, can leave the teeth susceptible to chipping and breaking. As a dental hygienist, I discuss preventing tooth...
