Tag: Flossing

As a dental hygienist, I often find popcorn kernel hulls/pieces underneath the gumline of my patients, and once I have found one, I make sure to educate my patients will all the info I've listed...

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...

When I am talking to my patients about different nicotine products and switching from smoking to a nicotine replacement, pouches are one of the most popular choices. I get asked all the mouth-related...

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 me… I love talking about floss and all the differences...

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...

I have been practising dental hygiene since 2014, and becoming a dental hygienist has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. I really do love my job! But what is it that makes it such a...