To Kiss or Not to Kiss: Is Kissing Bad For Your Teeth?
Am I suggesting you stop kissing? Smooching can be risky business.
Category: Preventive Oral Hygiene
Oral Hygiene Routine: What You Should Do for Optimum Dental Health
Basic tips to help you build an oral hygiene routine that will assist you with gaining and maintaining optimum dental health.
Check Your Mouth: How A Dental Exam Can Save Your Life
Imagine visiting your registered dental hygienist for your “just a cleaning” appointment and you’re informed that you need to consult with a specialist because a suspicious lesion had been detected in your mouth. Yeah, this actually happens in the dental chair during “just a cleaning” visits.
Amazingly Simple Way to Prevent Cavities
Of course, a consistent, good oral hygiene routine is top on the list in cavity prevention, but there is something as simple as drinking water that will help prevent cavities.
How Stress Wreak Havoc in Your Mouth.
Stress creates hormonal, respiratory, cardiovascular, and nervous system changes in our body. Along with these systemic changes, there are oral manifestations that are the result of stress. Yes, stress can wreak havoc in your mouth. Is the mouth not part of your body?
Cascade of Grief
It was a mental roller coaster to be in contact with so many people expressing their grief while I too am experiencing grief. Up until last week, having a patient who had experienced a loss was far apart. Last week, I had one day in which each patient expressed their experience with Covid19 whether it was the sudden loss of a love one, having been sick with the virus or loss of work.
Prevention Over Cure
Preventive services such as dental hygiene care helps you maintain the health of your teeth and decreases your need for additional dental treatment.
Bag Lady
I am carrying the Glam-Aholic Lifestyle Matte Black tote by MiaRay. I received the coveted matte black travel set as an anniversary gift. I was so ready to carry this set during my planned trips for 2020, but of course, Rona scratched all my travel like a G plans. The amount of space in the tote is amazing, and I am grateful because I was able to free my hands.
Sooo You Clean Teeth?!
Major side eye is what I usually give when I am given the blanket statement “you clean teeth” after I have told someone my professional title. Registered Dental Hygienist is what “RDH” means. Technically, I do clean teeth; however, my role in the oral healthcare profession encompass more than just scraping teeth. I know I … Continue reading Sooo You Clean Teeth?!
The Hygienist Twist 