How our teeth bite together significantly impacts how we go through our lives and our appearance and is linked to our overall health. When I have patients in my dental chair, I often speak with them...
Category: Oral Health
As a dental hygienist, I get many patients who come to see me with popcorn stuck between their teeth. Having popcorn stuck between the teeth or biting too hard on a kernel can lead to issues, but can...
I was scrolling through TikTok and came across this product called Chrom tooth polish and immediately thought, what the heck is that? As a dental hygienist, I always become intrigued when I see new...
A large portion of my job consists of discussing with my patients about food and drink we consume that can contribute to poor oral health and cavities. Because I treat kids, I often speak to the...
Are Tooth Gems Bad for Your Teeth? Dental Hygienist Explains
Tooth gems have been around for thousands of years, dating from 1800 B.C. to A.D. 250, first placed by Mayan dentists. Nowadays, people are still getting tooth gems applied to their teeth. But now we...
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...