Going through orthodontic treatment is not easy and a hard commitment to stay compliant with. I had braces twice, so I understand the struggle. Now, as a dental hygienist, I have patients in my chair...
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Being a dental hygienist comes with the territory of patients asking me lots of questions, which I love! Especially if I can impact their smile by giving them the information they are looking for....
I had braces twice. Soon after I got my braces off the first time, one of my bottom front teeth shifted. As a dental hygiene student at the time, I had a significant focus on my teeth and the perfect...
Having white teeth and a "brilliant white" smile is portrayed as the ideal, stemming from social media, celebrities and even our dental professionals! I have both patients who are going through...
There have been a few instances in my dental hygiene practice where things just don't go right for my patients, and they need a root canal to save their tooth. With more and more adults going through...
Our mouth is the gateway to our entire bodies, and how we bite (also called occlusion), and how our teeth are aligned can impact our oral health. The way our teeth are aligned can also impact our...
