Dynamic Dental Hygiene Clinic Inc
850 Prospect Street, Suite 103 E3B 9M5 Fredericton, NB, Canada

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Let's talk proxy brushes or you may have heard these little gems referred to as interdental brushes as well! On the flip side, some of you may be thinking... what the heck is that thing Let us explain, this is a proxy brush! It has bristles attached to a small wire that connects to a small plastic handle. The brush is small enough to go between your teeth. Brushes come in different sizes and if the space between your teeth is too tight for the brush to fit, try a smaller proxy brush. It can help you remove bits of food and plaque between your teeth that are easy to miss with your toothbrush. Just as when you floss, you move it between teeth until you’ve cleaned between every tooth in your mouth.

You all brushed really well after those pancakes and syrup last night right? But would you know what to look for if you brushed too hard? Here's some tips to check your routine: Check your toothbrush - Medium or hard-bristled toothbrushes can cause damage. Change to a soft or extra soft-bristled toothbrush . If your bristles are splayed out in a matter of weeks, it’s a sign that you’re brushing with too much pressure. If it’s difficult to switch from your habit of using ...hard pressure, consider buying an electric toothbrush which has regulated pressure. Check your timing - If you brush more often than three times per day, try cutting back to only after meals. Brushing too often, even when you use the right pressure, can wear your enamel away and damage your gums. For a fresh mouth without brushing, try mouthwash or sugar-free gum. Inspect your gums - Do your gums look healthy and pink, or do they frequently bleed when you brush? Bleeding gums is a sign of gum disease, which can lead to lots of oral health problems. Pay attention to sensitivity - If you have suddenly developed a sensitivity to hot or cold foods, it may be a sign of over-brushing or too much pressure on your brush. When your enamel is worn away, the tooth’s sensitive nerve is more exposed and certain foods might trigger pain and discomfort. Use proper technique - Brushing with proper technique is important. Two minutes is the right length for a typical brushing session. Place your toothbrush on a 45-degree angle against your teeth. Use short strokes and a circular scrubbing motion, not a back-and-forth motion. Gently brush your gums as well. Regular dental hygiene appointments - Your dental professional will be able to see things that you may not notice. We can advise you on how to handle sensitivity issues and give you an evaluation on your brushing technique.

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What a fun idea for our elderly!

WET or DRY? The great oral care debate! do you wet the toothbrush first, or do you put toothpaste on first? Let us know in the comments

Should we be excited or scared?!

The sun is shining, the temperatures are perfect and tomorrow is a day to always remember! We will be closed Wednesday, November 11th for Remembrance Day.

Us everyday! #safetyfirst Has what you wear to work changed since COVID-19?

Things hygienists get excited about - the TOOTHBRUSH emoji is here!!!

Well, Summer is almost gone... and Fall is in the air Whats your favorite thing about Fall? Let us know in the comments

Have you started your holiday shopping yet? We have gift certificates available just in case you were wondering

Well, Summer is almost gone... and Fall is in the air What's your favorite thing about Fall? Let us know in the comments

Happy first day of school! Be safe! Bonne premire journe dcole! Soyez prudent!

Happy first day of school! Be safe! Bonne première journée décole! Soyez prudent!

It is with a heavy heart that I announce that Jess lost her Nan on Monday. Jess and family, please accept my heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your loved one R.I.P Nan.

Ever thought of having your teeth whitened? Not all teeth whitening treatments are created equal! There are reasons services are often offered at incredibly discounted prices or discounted services performed in a non-dental setting. Know the difference! #1 The price can't be beat! You are absolutely correct! We can't touch the $99 or lower price! To compare, the over-the-counter whitening products and deeply discounted services offered in a non-dental setting contain ve...Continue reading

Look what we just unboxed!!! We have Surgically Clean Air units in all of our patient treatment rooms! Why should you care?... the worlds best indoor air purifier superior air cleaning through sophisticated filtration systems and technology its one of the most advanced systems on the market cleans and sterilizes the indoor air the multistage filtration system captures dust particles, pollen, volatile organic chemicals, mold, allergens, viruses, odors, bio-aerosols, nitrous oxide, and many more pollutants found in the air! But the biggest reason is because WE CARE ABOUT YOU AND YOUR SAFETY!

Oh, we feel you! #covid19problems #PPE #oralhygiene

Lets Talk: Acid Reflux! Chronic Acid Reflux is no fun for anyone, but as long as you take the steps to nip it in the bud, it doesnt have to mean long-term damage to your dental health. As always, your dental hygienists are here to help you live a happy, healthy life, all you have to do is book an appointment. Here are 6 tips to help fight back against acid reflux: ... 1) Go to your routine checkups. Hopefully youre doing this already, but if youre suffering from heartburn or acid reflux on a regular basis, its especially important to visit your dental hygienist periodically. Dental Hygienists can see damage caused by acid reflux even in the very early stages, and work in conjunction with you to get you the right treatment before it becomes a real problem. 2) See your family doctor. Over the counter medications wont cut it. Make sure you see your doctor to find out what course of action is best for your condition. Its important to go as soon as you think theres a problem, because the longer you wait, the worse the damage will be. 3) Avoid acidic food and drink. While its already good dental health practice to cut down on acidic foods; if you suffer from chronic acid reflux, eliminating these things altogether can lessen your chances of an episode, and help you keep your teeth strong and healthy. Citrus, tomatoes, dairy products, spicy and fried foods, fatty meats, chocolate, and caffeine are a few of the major offenders you should watch out for. Cutting these foods out may not seem like fun, but your body and mouth will thank you in the end. 4) Rinse your mouth out after every episode. If you do have an acid reflux episode, rinse your mouth out thoroughly with water to remove any acid that may remain. The worst damage is done from acidic contents that stay on your teeth for long periods of time. Even better, rinse with a something such as Listerine Nightly Reset or a home remedy to help neutralize the acid in the mouth and allow for better fluoride uptake. This is also good practice if you find it difficult to cut out all acidic foods. Rinse your mouth out after that morning coffee and keep your enamel strong. 5) Brush with fluoridated toothpaste. But not right away. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste will help strengthen your enamel and prevent it from being eaten away. Dont brush right after an episode, however. It might be tempting to get that taste out of your mouth immediately, but this is when your enamel is at its weakest. Wait at least 20 minutes after any reflux and always use a soft-bristled brush for best results. 6) Antacids arent just for your stomach. TUMS can help neutralize acid in your stomach and in your mouth. Instead of chewing or swallowing, let a sugar-free antacid dissolve in your mouth to get rid of the acid that is trying to cause damage to your teeth.

Let's Talk: Acid Reflux! Chronic Acid Reflux is no fun for anyone, but as long as you take the steps to nip it in the bud, it doesnt have to mean long-term damage to your dental health. As always, your dental hygienists are here to help you live a happy, healthy life, all you have to do is book an appointment. Here are 6 tips to help fight back against acid reflux: ... 1) Go to your routine checkups. Hopefully youre doing this already, but if youre suffering from heartburn or acid reflux on a regular basis, its especially important to visit your dental hygienist periodically. Dental Hygienists can see damage caused by acid reflux even in the very early stages, and work in conjunction with you to get you the right treatment before it becomes a real problem. 2) See your family doctor. Over the counter medications wont cut it. Make sure you see your doctor to find out what course of action is best for your condition. Its important to go as soon as you think theres a problem, because the longer you wait, the worse the damage will be. 3) Avoid acidic food and drink. While its already good dental health practice to cut down on acidic foods; if you suffer from chronic acid reflux, eliminating these things altogether can lessen your chances of an episode, and help you keep your teeth strong and healthy. Citrus, tomatoes, dairy products, spicy and fried foods, fatty meats, chocolate, and caffeine are a few of the major offenders you should watch out for. Cutting these foods out may not seem like fun, but your body and mouth will thank you in the end. 4) Rinse your mouth out after every episode. If you do have an acid reflux episode, rinse your mouth out thoroughly with water to remove any acid that may remain. The worst damage is done from acidic contents that stay on your teeth for long periods of time. Even better, rinse with a something such as Listerine Nightly Reset or a home remedy to help neutralize the acid in the mouth and allow for better fluoride uptake. This is also good practice if you find it difficult to cut out all acidic foods. Rinse your mouth out after that morning coffee and keep your enamel strong. 5) Brush with fluoridated toothpaste. But not right away. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste will help strengthen your enamel and prevent it from being eaten away. Dont brush right after an episode, however. It might be tempting to get that taste out of your mouth immediately, but this is when your enamel is at its weakest. Wait at least 20 minutes after any reflux and always use a soft-bristled brush for best results. 6) Antacids arent just for your stomach. TUMS can help neutralize acid in your stomach and in your mouth. Instead of chewing or swallowing, let a sugar-free antacid dissolve in your mouth to get rid of the acid that is trying to cause damage to your teeth.

Dental Tips for the Summer! --------------- 1. STAY HYDRATED - drink lots of water & avoid sugary drinks that can harm your teeth! 2. DON'T LET YOUR MOUTH GO DRY - sip water to prevent plaque accumulation, tooth decay, & bad breath!... 3. BRUSH AT LEAST TWICE A DAY - summer & sweet tooth go hand-in-hand. Brushing 2X2 minutes a day will keep dental problems at bay! 4. USE MOUTHGUARDS TO AVOID DENTAL INJURIES - summer calls for lots of sports activities & when an accident happens, wearing a mouthguard can help protect teeth & surrounding structures! 5. SNACK HEALTHY - with the kids home, they are probably snaking more often. Snack on fresh fruit, protein rich foods, along with nuts & cheese. 6. GO SEE YOUR HYGIENIST - summer is the perfect time for your dental cleaning. No need to miss school or work & it can help ensure that you & your children have no dental problems all through summer vacation! Enjoy the beautiful weather this week!

HAPPY CANADA DAY Please note: the clinic is closed today. We will resume regular hours on Thursday, July 2nd! Happy Celebrating

THANK YOU!!! For the warm welcome back into practice this week! We are overwhelmed by the continuous support you have all shown us during these times! Anyone who had an appointment that was cancelled during our temporary closure have all been contacted! We are working on our wait list at this time. Here are some of the changes that you can expect:... Please stay home if you are feeling sick or have been in contact with someone who is sick. All patients are being screened with COVID-19 related questions over the phone and immediately before their appointment. We have new signage for our parking spaces and you must call upon your arrival. The waiting room is no longer available for clients/families who are waiting. You must remain in your car. (some circumstances we realize this is not possible ie; young children or those with a disability, etc.) and we will make adjustments accordingly. There is plexiglass for our front desk and appropriate signage throughout the clinic. We are taking the temperature of our patients upon arrival and team members daily. Patients are asked to arrive with masks on, hand sanitizers are provided at multiple stations throughout the office. Extra cleaning of high touch surfaces such as door handles is being undertaken. In accordance with our College of Dental Hygienists and recommendations set forth by the New Brunswick and Canadian Dental Hygienists Association, our team have been wearing enhanced personal protective equipment (PPE). The safety and health of our patients and team members is and has always been our highest priority.

WE ARE OPEN!!! We hope this message finds you and yours happy and healthy. Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and we are looking forward to welcoming you back to the new normal! While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to your safety! Our regular clinical hours are Monday Thursday 8:30am 4:30 pm. We are not accepting walk-in appointments at this time. ... If you have an appointment we ask that you: - Park in one of the two parking spaces designated for Dynamic Dental Hygiene Clinic - Do not arrive more than 5 minutes before your appointment and call us from your vehicle - Please have your community mask or a cloth face covering on when you arrive to your appointment - Please use the hand sanitizer provided when you enter the clinic If you have questions please feel free to reach out to us online at www.dynamicdentalhc.ca or by phone at (506) 206-8550. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you all!

Happy Fathers Day to all the dads, the stepdads, the not dads yet, the should be dads and those without a dad Happy Fathers Day to all the dads, the stepdads, the not dads yet, the should be dads and those without a dad

This will be us soon!

We are listening.

HAPPY FRIDAY! We have been working so hard to reopen our clinic. We want to keep you all informed as much as possible and thought we'd update you on some of the changes we have implemented so far! We are looking forward to welcoming you back to our clinic VERY SOON! Here are some of the changes that you can expect:... Please stay home if you are feeling sick or have been in contact with someone who is sick. All patients will be screened with COVID related questions over the phone and immediately before their appointment. We have new signage for our parking spaces and you must call upon your arrival. The waiting room will no longer be available for clients/families who are waiting. You must remain in your car. (some circumstances we realize this is not possible ie; young children or those with a disability, etc.) and we will make adjustments accordingly. There will be plexiglass for our front desk and appropriate signage throughout the clinic. We will be taking the temperature of our patients upon arrival and team members daily. Patients will be asked to arrive with masks on, hand sanitizers will be provided at multiple stations throughout the office. Extra cleaning of high touch surfaces such as door handles will be undertaken. In accordance with our College of Dental Hygienists and recommendations set forth by the New Brunswick and Canadian Dental Hygienists Association, our team will be wearing enhanced personal protective equipment (PPE). Lastly, we have a few hundred appointments to rebook and we greatly appreciate your patience and understanding. We will make an official announcement upon our return to practice. The safety and health of our patients and team members is and has always been our highest priority. MOST OF ALL.... WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE AGAIN VERY SOON!!!!

How dental pros self-isolate #dentalhumour

FOR OUR PATIENTS: As for the announcement on Friday, May 8th, to move into phase 2 and granting Dental Care the permission to resume. We have been given strict guidance for the time being, there will be NO change to the current status for dental hygiene care until the New Brunswick College of Dental Hygienists has completed its directives and have given the effective start date. Dental hygiene services continue to be suspended. The NBCDH will advise us when dental hygiene... services will return, and which dental hygiene services will be offered. **We have been receiving a high number of calls and emails and we want to assure you that patients whose appointments were cancelled, will receive a phone call or email once we have been given the go ahead to reopen. Once they have been scheduled, we will resume calling NEW patients to book. We appreciate your patience and understanding during these times. Your health and safety is our priority. We want to assure you that we will be keeping an eye out for the latest information on COVID-19 and respecting the latest guidelines from our governing bodies. We are taking every measure to offer a safe environment for patients.**

Ok dental hygienists.. how are you feeling going back into your offices?

#wecare ***#repost*** Written by Kandice Swarthout

Happy Mothers Day to all the moms, the stepmoms, the not moms yet, the should be moms and those without a mom Happy Mothers Day to all the moms, the stepmoms, the not moms yet, the should be moms and those without a mom

We miss you and we are excited to see you when we are able to reopen! #care

how do YOU squeeze??? #thegreatdebate #oralhealth #dentalhygiene

Before quarantine: *I dont have time to floss.* During quarantine: *I dont have time to floss.* Every hygienist: #dentalhygieneproblems #stayhome #flossingiscool

Were thinking this is a pretty cute idea! Whos with us? Looking for investors

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This is such sad news ... this is a face Chantal and I will surely miss when we return to our clinic. Preston was always such a friendly and vibrant man! His cheery attitude and warm smile could make your day!

Reopening: we can almost see that dim little light at the end of this ever so dark tunnel!

Awe, this is so sweet! We miss you Pine Grove Nursing Home

parents, can you relate???

stayin inside! #quarantinethemesong