I was scrolling through TikTok and came across this product called Chrom tooth polish and immediately thought, what the heck is that? As a dental hygienist, I always become intrigued when I see new...
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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...
Are Tooth Gems Bad for Your Teeth? Dental Hygienist Explains
Tooth gems have been around for thousands of years, dating from 1800 B.C. to A.D. 250, first placed by Mayan dentists. Nowadays, people are still getting tooth gems applied to their teeth. But now we...
Teeth whitening is one of the top topics brought up in my dental chair. My patients always ask me about teeth whitening products or the best products to use if they have sensitive teeth. I've had...
Dry mouth (also known as xerostomia) can be debilitating and significantly impact both your oral health and overall health. Having experienced it myself and having patients I counsel with a dry...
With cosmetic dentistry becoming more popular, dental veneers are among the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures. Many patients who sit in my dental chair ask me about veneers to improve the...