Do you have soft Teeth?
That is a good question....Do you have soft teeth? Is there such a thing? I had never heard of soft teeth, until one day a patient told me her teeth were soft and it ran in her family. The picture above is what came to my mind when she said...
Apples….. Good or Bad for your teeth?
Apples The question is ....Are they good or bad for your teeth? Like everything in this life it depends on who you talk too. The short answer both!!! So you have heard the saying "An apple a day keep the Dr away!" What about the dentist? 1500 years ago apples were...
Hands Only CPR
Hands Only CPR What is it? Hands-Only CPR is chest compressions without mouth-to-mouth breaths. It is recommended for use when you see an person suddenly collapse in the “out-of-hospital” setting (like at home, at work, in a park). When performed by a bystander...
Black Hairy Tongue
Black Hairy Tongue What is it? It is ugly yet temporary and harmless Black hairy tongue is happening because there is an overgrowth of bacteria and dead sluffing cells that build up on the tiny rounded projections on the tongue called papillae. Normally the...
Cold sores and Laser Treatment
Laser Treatment for Cold Sores Cold sores also knows fever blisters or herpetic lesions are a result of the Herpes Simples virus that lies dormant in your nervous system and typically appears on or around your lips when you are stressed. Cold sores appear at the...
We can all do magic?
We can all do a little MAGIC? I have always loved magic and hated reading, until J.K rolling changed my thinking with her magical world of Harry Potter. I have never enjoyed reading, I only did it because reading is important to learning, growing and gaining...
12 Reasons You Should Brush Your Teeth
Why is tooth brushing important you ask? Great question! Having a clear understanding of the why…. is important to navigating your way to optimal oral health and ultimately systemic health. Remove plaque The most common reason ….as to why we brush our teeth is to...
Lasers and your dental appointment
Laser use for healthier Gums Laser technologies are changing dentistry as we know it with new breakthroughs technologies. What is a laser? A Laser is a device that converts electrical or chemical energy into light energy. The word "laser" is an acronym for...
Does getting x-rays keep you from going to the dentist?
Getting X-rays taken when you are a Gagger can be a challenge. Some people have a sensitive gag reflex…. this is very common especially in the dental office. This can be very challenging for you and your dental professional during your dental...
Your toothbrush is not a magic wand!
Your toothbrush is not a magic wand! Your toothbrush is a tool ....you can not wave it around in your mouth like a magic wand and expect it to magically get rid of plaque , cavities and gum disease.
Temping…..A great way to add to your income!
Have a current Dental Hygiene license? You can become a temp at a dental office! Full or part time. I have been temping full time for a year. Adding a day a week to your work schedule and make an extra $800.00-1200.00 to your monthly income. Who couldn't use more...
What is Osha
What is OSHA? Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing...
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