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....
Tag: dental braces
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...
Orthodontics is becoming a much more popular treatment because of advancements in technology, affordability and the increasing awareness about how a straight and healthy smile positively impacts our...
Patients in my dental chair, young and old, asking me about orthodontic treatment, specifically braces, and looking for my opinion if they should go ahead with the treatment. I get asked by my older...
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to orthodontics and the need for dental braces. As a dental hygienist who has had braces two times, I can say that even though going through orthodontic...