Dental Hygiene With A Twist
Oral health and nutrition have a bidirectional relationship. Nutrition and diet affect the health of the mouth, and the health of the mouth affects nutrients consumed due to an inability to eat because of a compromised oral cavity.
Dental healthcare professionals are part of the patient’s healthcare team. I do not separate the mouth from my patient’s body. Sure! Dentistry’s focus is the oral cavity, it’s a health specialty, but it does not negate the fact that we are trained professionals who can consult with patients about simple health issues that can lead them back to their primary care physician.
With cavities being the most prevalent chronic condition among children and teens, preventing decay by placing sealants indeed makes sense.
Happy New Year! Yeah, I cringed as I typed that. I’m sure I’ll be saying this up until April. That’s usually when my patients stop saying it to me. I don’t know though considering how much of a whirlwind we’ve all been experiencing the past two years they may decide that wishing me a happy … Continue reading The Absolute Best New Year Resolution
At this point, nothing is a surprise. Whether you’ve been sick or not, I’m just popping in to remind you to change your toothbrush.
So why are we right back where we started? It’s annoying and I’m tired of it all. Two years later people are still coming to the dentist sick as crap. At this point, everyone is just selfish. There’s no question about it. It’s just so frustrating to know that you’re doing everything possible to be … Continue reading Blogmas #21 Tis the Season to Not Be Selfish
With the ongoing festivities and the lack of a planned schedule, their daily routines usually get ignored. Late nights spent playing video games and binge-watching movies can lead to oral hygiene routines being ignored too
Christmas chaos zero me winning in this season 100!
Dental healthcare is not a luxury. It’s a health service that everyone rightfully deserves to have access to. Oral health matters and so do you!
Because I know the task of choosing which product is necessary can be daunting, I’m giving you my top dental self-care tools that are important in achieving optimal dental health.
The Hygienist Twist 