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Category: Oral Surgery

link to Hygienists Guide: Eating Popcorn After Wisdom Teeth Removal

Hygienists Guide: Eating Popcorn After Wisdom Teeth Removal

As a dental hygienist, I see a lot of patients who require tooth extractions for many reasons, with the most common extractions being wisdom teeth. After the procedure, it is crucial to follow the...

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Hygienist’s Tips: Pineapple Juice’s Role in Post-op Recovery

I had a young patient come in to see me recently, and she asked me if drinking pineapple juice before getting her wisdom teeth out actually helps her heal faster. I hadn't heard of this yet, so I...

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Alcohol Use After Wisdom Tooth Surgery: A Professional Guide

Having your wisdom teeth extracted can be a busy time with overwhelming information regarding post-op instructions and the time frame to avoid particular foods and drinks to prevent pain and...

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Can I Use a Straw One Week After Tooth Extraction?

When discussing dental treatment with my patients at the dental office, I consult with them about post-operative instructions for procedures, including tooth extractions. Tooth extractions can be...

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When Can I Use Mouthwash After Tooth Extraction? DH Explains

Having a tooth extracted can restrict a lot of things in our life. When I have a patient who is getting a tooth extracted, I explain all the pre and post-care instructions and allow them to ask any...

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How Long After Tooth Extraction Can I Use a Straw?

Getting a tooth or multiple teeth extracted can be a lot on our mouths. Thankfully, healing in the mouth starts very quickly. When I have a patient getting a tooth extracted, I will go over post-op...

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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.

Keeping up with current evidence-based practices is essential in dental care.

We dental professionals have an obligation to you, the patient, to provide you with the most effective technology that will provide you with the best oral health outcomes.

Because a healthy mouth = a healthy body.

Keep smiling,

Holly Verran RDH :)


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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Tooth Be Told is owned and operated by Holly Verran. Holly Verran is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Holly Verran, the creator of My Tooth Be Told and a registered dental hygienist, is currently employed by Oral Science. The content on this site is created independently and aims to provide accurate and clear dental information. The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Oral Science.

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