Reaching for floss picks can be an easy way to floss our teeth, I know I'd rather not always put my fingers in my mouth to floss them. But a question I get from my patients a lot is, are floss picks...
Tag: oral hygiene
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to orthodontics and the need for dental braces. As a dental hygienist who has had braces two times, I can say that even though going through orthodontic...
Cleaning under dental bridges can be extremely tedious and take some time getting used to, which can be very discouraging and frankly annoying to do. A lot of patients that I see don't clean under...
As a dental hygienist, I get this question from my patients, as they are looking for ways to whiten their teeth. My patients want to know if using a cheaper over-the-counter whitening method would be...
The tongue is one of the most important muscles in our body, making eating, swallowing and speaking possible. Because this muscle is so important for our survival, we should be taking good care of...
10 Ways: Prevent Piercings From Damaging Your Teeth and Gums
It’s pretty well known that oral piercings can damage your mouth in more ways than one. But having oral piercings is a way of expressing who we are and sometimes... you just want a lip...