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Category: Oral Hygiene

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Can You Brush Off Hardened Plaque? Dental Hygienist Debunks

Dental calculus (hardened plaque) can be seen within the red circles. Soft plaque on the teeth that is not removed with regular brushing and flossing will combine with the minerals in your saliva...

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10 Dental Products You Must Try in 2023 by Dental Hygienist

A new year is upon us, and oral health has never been more critical. Oral health is connected to our whole overall health. I always discuss emerging products and top dental products with my patients...

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Should You Use Mouthwash Before or After Brushing?

When my patients come to see me, a part of their visit includes my asking them about their oral hygiene routine. I get the odd patient who tells me they use mouthwash every time they brush, and I...

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What Happens if You Never Floss? Dental Hygienist Explains!

As a dental hygienist, I always ask my patients how many times a week they are flossing. And I get quite a few answers back saying never. I am appreciative of the honesty. However, what happens if...

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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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What Floss Do Dental Hygienists Recommend? Does It Matter?

You walk down the dental hygiene aisle in the store, and there are so many products to choose from. Some look promising, and others have nice and pretty packaging, but what floss do dental hygienists...

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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.

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