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...
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Often when my patients who smoke try to quit, they use a nicotine replacement. Nicotine gum can be looked at as a safe alternative to cigarettes. However, nicotine gum has some surprising effects on...
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 nicotine replacement, pouches are one of the most popular choices. I get asked all the mouth-related...
What Causes Zingers After Teeth Whitening? Hygienist Explains
When discussing whitening treatments and options with my patients in my dental chair, pain and sensitivity are among the top things discussed. Either they have heard about zingers, or they've...
Implant crowns are susceptible to wear and tear just like natural teeth, and sometimes they can become loose, ill-fitting, or break/chip. Often when I have a patient with implant crown issues, they...