{"id":40,"date":"2020-06-23T19:14:25","date_gmt":"2020-06-23T19:14:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/blog\/?p=40"},"modified":"2020-06-23T19:14:26","modified_gmt":"2020-06-23T19:14:26","slug":"4-questions-to-ask-your-dental-hygienist-at-your-next-cleaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/23\/4-questions-to-ask-your-dental-hygienist-at-your-next-cleaning\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Questions to Ask Your Dental Hygienist at Your Next Cleaning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Hygienist_with_patient_at_dentist_appointment__4.jpg\" alt=\"Hygienist with patient at dentist appointment\" class=\"wp-image-41\" width=\"315\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Hygienist_with_patient_at_dentist_appointment__4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Hygienist_with_patient_at_dentist_appointment__4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Hygienist_with_patient_at_dentist_appointment__4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s almost comical. As your hygienist starts working on\nyour teeth, they ask, \u201cSo, how are you?\u201d\nWith a mouth full of dental equipment, you manage to make a few gurgled sounds\nin an attempt to communicate that you\u2019re doing well. They nod like you spoke\nsome language that only dental professionals can understand, but you know it\u2019s\nhopeless trying to hold a conversation from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it can seem superfluous to spend your dentist\nappointment asking questions, it could actually vastly improve your oral hygiene\nroutine and lead to a healthier smile. Here are four questions to consider\nasking your hygienist at your\nnext visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Can I Do to Improve My Oral Health?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if your teeth and gums are healthy at your visit,\nyour hygienist can let you know of new techniques and products to help maintain\nyour beautiful smile. On the other hand, if you\u2019re getting\ncavities frequently or are experiencing tooth decay, then they can recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">preventive\nmeasures<\/a> that can disrupt the pattern and get your oral health\nback on track. While they may make some suggestions throughout your\nappointment, asking them directly can give them time to expand on their answers\nand point you in the right direction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Did You See Any Warning Signs of Other Health Issues?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although your bi-yearly check-ups largely revolve around a\ndental exam and professional cleaning, these visits can also alert your dental\nteam to non-tooth-related health issues. Conditions like oral cancer and osteoporosis\noften have symptoms like loose teeth, bleeding gums, and unusual sores in your\nmouth that tell your dentist something is wrong. If any abnormal symptoms are\nfound at your appointment, your dentist or hygienist will let you know so you\ncan contact your primary care physician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is It Normal to Feel Pain, Discomfort, and Sensitivity?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brushing twice a day, flossing daily,\nand regularly visiting your dentist are all preventive tactics to avoid the\nconsequences of<s> <\/s>cavities\nand gum disease. During your appointment, make sure to note and bring up any\nunusual symptoms you experience (i.e., shooting pain, issues with sensitivity,\netc.). This will help your hygienist know what to look for, notice any red flags while you\u2019re in the chair,\nand ease your concerns once you are home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Can I Book My Next Appointment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A healthy at-home oral hygiene routine is important, but it shouldn\u2019t replace regular visits to your dentist,\nbecause they can do things you simply can\u2019t at home. To eliminate the likelihood of you skipping one of\nyour appointments, it is important to schedule your next visit before you even\nleave the office. That way both your oral care and overall health can be\nclosely monitored throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next time you are in the dentist\u2019s chair, don\u2019t\nhesitate to speak up! It can make all the difference in maintaining your\nbeautiful smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to his\ndegree from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry and completion of\nmultiple state-of-the-art courses, Dr. Springhetti is\nable to provide high-quality care in both general and cosmetic dentistry. If\nyou have any questions about your oral hygiene routine or would like to\nschedule an appointment, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or\ngive him a call at <strong>317-875-7645<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s almost comical. As your hygienist starts working on your teeth, they ask, \u201cSo, how are you?\u201d With a mouth full of dental equipment, you manage to make a few gurgled sounds in an attempt to communicate that you\u2019re doing well. They nod like you spoke some language that only dental professionals can understand, but [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Questions to Ask Your Dental Hygienist l Springhetti Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"With a mouth full of dental equipment, it can be difficult speak up. 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