Sooooo..... I'm adding more to my YouTube channel. Please check it out and leave a comment :)! What more would you like to see demo-ed. I'm getting new instruments this week and will update the channel soon ;)!

It's winter time and the weather is changing. This change physical changes in us, and can cause a down shift in the immune system, making a person more susceptible to difference infections.

What I see in my patients almost constantly, is chronic inflammation in the gums. I see this about 80% of the time while I'm working in my dental chair. I see about 8 patients a day, and most of these patients Come to the dentists every 3, 4 or six months for periodontal maintenance. At these intervals, since they are different times of the year, that would take any dietary seasonal variables out of the equation.

***I will continually add more dental terms and health words and visuals to this page. Please ask for specific words in the comments, and I will get to those words ASAP! :)

Like I mentioned in a previous post, I have an entirely different perspective on a person, then say other conventional medical practitioners. As a Registered Dental Hygienist, I investigate the many different tissues in the mouth, and I assess the head and the neck. In these regions of the body, you can truly do some serious detective work on an individual’s health, that is, if you know what you’re looking for…

Fun fact: Teeth are the hardest substance in the body. They are even stronger than bones. And actually, a 1960's study found that enamel's hardness is comparable to steel. Therefore, if a dental profession is telling you (and showing you visual proof) that damage is occurring to your teeth, and that you need a night guard (or any thing else) I'd highly recommend you act on treatment to prevent further damage quickly. Because more than likely, the problem will continue if it is not resolved. Hear me out...

When I tell people what I do for a living, most people respond by saying, “I could never do that! I could never look in dirty mouths all day”. And the truth is, probably most of them couldn’t. My job? It ain’t pretty. It’s not all pearly whites and minty fresh breath, (que the Mentos Fresh Maker commercial). And although it may gross people out. I.LOVE.MY.JOB.