RES BITEWING TAB ANYONE?!?! #dentaloffice #dentalhygienist #dentalassistant

If your dentist recommends a deep cleaning (aka scaling and root planing aka SRP aka NSPT), it’s crucial for addressing gum health issues like periodontal disease. Opting for a regular cleaning instead can lead to several problems, such as: 🦷Progression of Gum Disease: Regular cleanings only

honestly if dental hygiene school itself wasn’t stressful enough… finding a boards patient AND making sure they show up was the icing on the cake (ps honestly I got SOOO lucky a friend of mine ended up qualifying so you never know CHECK EVERYONE YOU KNOW) #dentalhygienist #rdh #dentalhygien

she dropped her teeth in the toilet! #dentalhygienist #dentaloffice #rdh

Braces don’t cause cavities… poor home care does! Use the right dental products, use them correctly & consistently, and you can avoid white spots + damage! #braces #orthodontics #dentalhygiene

wait the ending blew my mind lol I would LOVE a bowl like this for my retainers! I am inspired to try and make this!!!! stay tuned!!! original: @kookedceramics #dentalhygienist #rdh #teeth

A dental checkup is about so much more than just cavities. At your dental visit, your dentist and dental hygienist may check for gum disease, oral cancer, bone loss, infection, tartar below the gums, cracked teeth, worn enamel, leaking fillings, grinding, clenching, dry mouth, and even blood pressu

You don’t have to give up summer treats to protect your teeth! Just watch out for: 🦷 frequency (constant sipping/snacking) 🦷 stickiness (foods that cling to teeth) 🦷 dryness (dehydration = less protection) A few small habits (like rinsing with water, chewing xylitol gum, and flossing) can mak

“I’m on a carnivore diet, so I don’t need to brush my teeth” NO! This is a myth! Protein-rich foods can still contribute to bacterial growth in the mouth. These bacteria can produce harmful acids that contribute to: 🦷🦠 Bad breath: Obviously if you don’t brush your teeth you’re at a much highe

dental hygienist looking at boogers? hmmmm now that I think about it… I guess if one is reallllly falling out of the nose onto the lip then sure lol but in general, nahh my time is limited with these back to back appointments all day! no time for the nose! barely enough time for the teeth! #den

Dental tips for caregivers: 🪥Brush using a 3-sided electric toothbrush 🪥Floss using floss picks 🪥Visit dental office routinely #dentalhygienist #caregiver #oralhealth

I’m PRAYING this is ai! because if not, respectfully, you gotta tell someone like “hey… the beans need to be retired immediately” 🫘💀I know accidents happen but I have no more words for this one. #dentures #dentaltok #what #dentalhygienist #help

as a dental hygienist I’m ALWAYS rushing so I try to get the angles right before I start filming something lol PS I never film with patients in the room unless they signed the consent form and gave both written and verbal permission FYI #dentaloffice #teeth #dentist

A deep cleaning is not a “better” cleaning. It’s recommended when your gums are unhealthy enough that a regular cleaning may no longer be the right treatment. How do we decide? We look at 3 main things: 1 Gum measurements 2 X-rays 3 The clinical exam That means we’re checking for deeper

who is under all that PPE? it’s me, your friendly neighborhood dental hygienist, Whitney :) #rdh #dentalhygienistlife #dental

The most common cause of BAD BREATH is poor oral hygiene (so make sure you’re using proper technique when brushing, flossing, tongue scraping, etc, and also make sure you’re visiting your dental office regularly for professional cleanings). Now… if you’re doing ALL the toothy things, and STILL

just when you thought you’ve heard it all… he tells his dental hygienist that he doesn’t want his own dirty hands in his mouth! #dentist #rdh #dentalife

Braces for fun? You know what tho it’s not that serious! Just make sure you brush your teeth and keep those things clean ;) 💕 remix with @shopglowani #dentalhygienist #oralhealthmatters #braces #bracesoff #rdh

okay so I saw this trend where you show a day in your life but only things that relate to your career SOOOOO… here’s a day in the life of a dental hygienist, but only the dental moments 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪 #ditl #dentalhygienist #dentalassistant #oralcare

do you save teeth for dental students at your office? we do! and that jar of teeth smells SOOOOO bad. eeeeeek! #teeth #dental #dentaloffice #dentalstudents