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...
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It breaks my dental hygiene heart seeing white spots on my patient's teeth while having braces or after getting them off. I always talk about white spots with my patients who are just about to get...
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...
What Is Dental Floss Made Of? 11 Big Brands Ingredient Lists
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...