Category: Oral Hygiene

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...

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...

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...

I wear a night guard every night, and every day I preach their importance to preventing damage to the teeth, gums, bone and jaw joints to my patients. I have patients who come in with their night...

Tartar (also called calculus) is the hard deposit of calcified food debris and bacteria that adheres to the tooth, often confused with plaque, a soft deposit on the teeth. As a dental hygienist, my...

There are so many products on the market for dry mouth, and I get a lot of patients asking me about them and what would be best for their needs. They ask for something they can keep in their mouth...