Dental hygiene on a budget! Your teeth do NOT need fancy stuff to stay healthy. ✅ $1 toothbrush ✅ $1 toothpaste ✅ $1 floss or picks ✅ Optional tongue scraper = $1 ✅ Optional mouthwash = $1 3–5 dollars = all the basics for a healthy smile. Consistency > fancy products. Save your wall

Ozempic tongue explained 👅 If food suddenly tastes metallic, bitter, or just off while taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or other GLP-1 medications… you’re not alone. ‘Ozempic tongue’ isn’t a medical diagnosis, but a term describing real taste changes some people experience. This usually isn’t actu

Your waiting room should be doing more than filling silence. Patients are already sitting there, so why not use that time to help them feel more informed and more comfortable before the appointment even begins? That is exactly why we created BetterMouth.TV 🦷📺 BETTERMOUTH.TV is the link :) #d

DENTAL HYGIENIST UP TO NO GOOD PLACING SILVER FILLINGS 🙃🫠🥴😵‍💫🤷‍♀️ #dentalhygienelife #rdh #dentalassistant #dentist #dental

This is just myyyyy current nighttime routine! It doesn’t mean it should be yours. Of course everyone should brush and floss (or clean between their teeth with something), but which tools you use is something to decide with your individual dental hygienist. Personally, I tend to get the most bui

The most offensive questions I’ve been asked as a dental hygienist?? 10 years in hygiene (12 in dental total) and truly I’m not offended anymore… but these questions used to make me internally scream. Dental hygiene ≠ dentistry ≠ assisting, scrubs don’t change my body overnight, and some questio

Everyone talks about how competitive it is to get into dental hygiene school but nobody talks about what happens after you’re accepted. 1️⃣ TIME MANAGEMENT. And I don’t mean “use a planner” time management. I mean your entire life is now blocked out in clinic hours, lectures, exams, weekly assig

Teeth Whitening Myths: 🍊 Orange slices whiten your teeth 🦷 MYTH: If anything, placing orange slices on your teeth will give you cavities. The acid in oranges can erode tooth enamel, leading to cavities and sensitivity. 🍊 White strips don’t work 🦷 MYTH: Whitening strips work if you use them co

but luckily my boss was supportive!!! #dentalhygienist #rdh #dentist

only one hour in, only saw one patient, and I’m already SOOO tired and ready to go back to sleep hahaha but I truly love my job! #dentalhygienist #dental #rdh #dentist #dentalassistant

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he asked his dental hygienist on a date!!! ps I know in some countries there are laws against dating your dental patients, although it’s not a law here in the US, it’s def still awkward if it doesn’t work out lol #dentalhygienist #rdh #dental #dentalhygiene #dental

As a dental hygienist, these are the phrases I say EVERY SINGLE DAY during cleanings 😅 From “Do you floss?” (no judgment, I promise!) to “No worries” and “Still doing okay?”, my goal is always to meet patients where they are and make dental visits more comfortable, informative, and stress-free.

How do I clean my face shield as a dental hygienist? Sooooo let’s talk about what the manufacturer recommends and what I realistically do when I’m in a rush. 🦷 Soap + water is best to prevent scratches and fogging. Disinfectant wipes can shorten the life of your shield. Sharing my personal exper

“why do I have another cavity?!” So although spring doesn’t FEEL like cavity season… grazing + “healthy” snacks can sneak up on your teeth 🌸🦷 but that doesn’t mean you have to stop snacking! just snack smarter. timing, hydration, and flossing matter more than people realize. #cavities #spring

Dental hygienist here to gently say… fit matters! Not because of aesthetics. Not because of shade. Not because of trends. But because poorly fitting veneers can trap bacteria, lead to decay underneath, gum inflammation, debonding… and potentially bigger, more expensive problems down the road. Love

You can’t floss away a cavity but you CAN stop one before it becomes a cavity. Pre-cavity reversal at home is a thing, but not cavity reversal. Here’s the nuance people miss: 🦷 Incipient decay (pre-cavity) = early mineral loss before a hole forms → can often be halted or remineralized with prope

she says she hates the safety glasses at the dentist and finds the goggles more comfortable! honestly, as long as you’re wearing something to protect your eyes, I don’t mind what you bring from home. I just can’t get over how these goggles feel more uncomfortable than simple safety glasses… but hey

And just to be clear, I DO give this advice to everyone. I just usually say it with a little more sugar on top. But since we’re being blunt… 1️⃣ Fluoride is not poison. Influencers love promoting fluoride-free products, especially when they’re getting paid through affiliate links. Fluoride-free

Checking your mouth for oral cancer at home is about AWARENESS, not panic. Let’s talk about monthly oral cancer self-checks, using a flashlight and a step-by-step method focused on the most common areas where oral cancer can appear, like the sides of the tongue and the floor of the mouth. Most spot