Being a dental hygienist involves a lot of talking about dental floss. Sounds exciting, doesn't it? Maybe not for the majority of people, but for me… I love talking about floss and all the...
Most often than not, when I take the blood pressure monitor out to check my patient, they give me a look of shock and curiosity. "Why are you taking my blood pressure before getting my teeth...
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...
As a dental hygienist, it is a part of my job to discuss with my patients about smoking and the different nicotine products, such as smokeless tobacco and nicotine pouches and explain the effects...
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...
As a dental hygienist, I treat all people with varying medical conditions, including pregnancy. For my pregnant patients, they often ask me if it is okay to lay on their back to have their teeth...