Dental calculus (hardened plaque) can be seen within the red circles. Soft plaque on the teeth that is not removed with regular brushing, flossing or interdental brushing, will combine with the...
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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...
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...
We have all heard someone crack a joke about how the dental hygienist makes them bleed or the hygienist has cut their gums. But can dental hygienists cause damage to the gums in our mouths? If a...
Dental veneers can vary in colour, shade, and vulnerability to staining. Older veneers are more susceptible to stains and discolouration. Sometimes, people may not like the colour of their veneers,...
Dental flossing can help remove food stuck between the teeth and disturb the bacteria that can cause gum disease and tooth decay. But can flossing damage the teeth? As a dental hygienist, I often...