“Do you take off your face shield between patients?” Short answer: yes! Long answer: let’s talk about when I actually wear my face shield as a dental hygienist, when I don’t, and why it matters for proper infection control (and patient communication)! 🦷 PS my shield is from spitblocker.com and m

magic eraser to whiten teeth? AHHHH! don’t do this! it will destroy your tooth enamel 😢 #teethtips #dentalhealth #dentalhygiene #dentistry #toothenamel

you think you overshared at your dental appointment… but now you are your hygienist’s favorite patient! honestly the best part of this job is getting to be real with people and building actual connections 🦷🤍 #dentalhygienist #registereddentalhygienist #rdh #healthcareworker #dentalprofe

“Just fix the root cause” Okay, but which one? 👇 • stress • sleep / airway issues • bite problems • habits • muscle tension It’s not always simple. So while you’re figuring it out, protect your teeth by wearing a night guard. #nightguard #dental #dentalhygienist #teeth #te

Why your night guard hurts after not wearing it 🦷Teeth are always shifting 🦷Skip your night guard = teeth move 🦷Put it back in = pressure + soreness That tight, achy feeling? That’s movement. Moral of the story: wear your night guard every night… your teeth (and your wallet) will thank you

permanent lip makeup to enhance the color & shape of your lips?! let’s talk! #liptattoo

WELL THAT ESCALATED QUICKY! #dentalhygienists #dentalhygienist #rdh #dentist #dentaloffice @Ben Golay

Taking your blood pressure at the dentist isn’t “extra”… it’s essential. It helps keep you safe during treatment AND can catch serious health issues early, even if you feel fine. Why we check your blood pressure at the dentist: 🫀To keep you safe during treatment 🫀Because you might see us more th

this is my actual nightmare (especially as a previous endo assistant) mid ROOT CANAL and the fire alarm goes off??? evacuating with the dental dam still on, numb, confused… AHH! also this unlocked a memory! the power went out when I was assisting once and my doc just… kept going with his loupes lig

Inner lip tattoos: small, trendy, and tricky! They fade fast, heal differently than skin, and the mouth = bacteria central. If you’re thinking about getting one… make sure you see a licensed tattoo artist, check your oral health beforehand, and follow all the aftercare instructions! 💉💋 #liptatt

Please stop buying at-home dental scalers and cavitrons! Tartar removal is NOT a DIY project. Gum damage, punctured teeth, and permanent sensitivity are real risks. Also!! Even dental professionals can’t properly scale our own teeth. There’s a reason we lay you back in the chair to get the right an

How to become a dental hygienist (in 4 steps)! 1️⃣Find DH school(s) near you 2️⃣Make sure they are accredited 3️⃣Check prereqs (every school may differ) 4️⃣Choose your path: 🦷Associate degree in DH -community college -most affordable & direct 🦷Bachelor’s degree in DH -university -non-

he has dog jaw!!! 🐶🦷!!! #dentalhygienist #dentaloffice #rdh

PSA from a dental hygienist: veneers ≠ shaving your teeth down to little nubs. If someone suggests that without explaining alternatives… 🚩 #turkeyteeth #dentalveneers #dentalcrowns

creative ways to pull out a baby tooth? I love watching these videos! some of the ideas that I’ve seen are extremely wild… but this string connected to the dog ball? BALLERRRRR it’s kind of hilarious and also kind of impressive! anyone else secretly obsessed with watching creative tooth-pulling hac

your dental hygienist begging you to stop filing your teeth with nail files at home! tooth enamel doesn’t grow back. trends fade… damage doesn’t. #dentalhygienist #nailfiles #teeth #dentalmyths #rdh

Welp! “brushing your teeth causes gum disease” has been a popular comment on my YouTube videos lately… 🤦‍♀️ Please know that toothbrushing isn’t damaging your gums! It is preventing your gums from being damaged. Can you use a toothbrush wrong? Sure! But the current narrative that “all toothbrush

in a dental office full of serious moments... nothing beats a good ol’ fart joke 💨 PS this honestly wouldn’t bother me at all! it’s funny in a skit but in real life, things happen and we move on! no big deal I promise! #dentalhygienist #rdh #dentist #dentalassistant #dentistoffice @

Flossing someone else’s teeth is actually pretty difficult (parents flossing their kids every night… I see you)! but I’m OBSESSED with this level of dental health awareness 😂👏 also… the fact that Meghan Trainor’s husband is the kid from spy kids?? iconic PS her new song was playing in the backgr