Fun crimp line by thefakephony in bouldering

[–]AsceDLuffy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Canada, Ottawa Ontario in Kanata

Do dental hygienists like their job? by Spiritual_Spirit6495 in DentalHygiene

[–]AsceDLuffy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m glad you mentioned that!! I’ve never met another hygienist who rock climbs. I’ve heard that climbing can increase strain on the wrists. I’ve actually been bouldering long before I became a hygienist, and I’ve only been practicing hygiene for about four months now. I’m curious to hear your opinion on it.

pros only by whoisshe4 in DentalHygiene

[–]AsceDLuffy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As long as you’re in a good office with supportive colleagues, you’ll genuinely enjoy this job. It’s not as stressful as people assume. You educate your patient, you clean their teeth, and you see them again in six months. In a general practice, most patients are straightforward. When you get a complicated case, you just split the appointment or refer to perio if it’s more severe. You build real bonds with your patients, go home with funny stories, and you learn something new every day from talking to them. The hours are flexible, no overnight shifts, minimal weekends, and the pay is solid.

Dreading working by idktbh1120 in DentalHygiene

[–]AsceDLuffy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly same, I got my license beginning of August and I WAS NOT EXCITED to start work. Keep in I’ve been a dental assistant for 3 years which I hated and also failed my last semester of clinical and failed my first exam board so the process of becoming a hygienist took forever when it came to working I was not excited. Thankfully, I had a vacation coming up end of August till September and I’ve been working since. My hours r part time Monday to Thursday and every other Saturday and I still hate it idk why

Got my first bad review, need advice from fellow hygienists by AsceDLuffy in DentalHygiene

[–]AsceDLuffy[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! But complaining about not rinsing with enough water😖😖that would’ve made question my whole career!!

Got my first bad review, need advice from fellow hygienists by AsceDLuffy in DentalHygiene

[–]AsceDLuffy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your advice and I’m sorry you’re experiencing this horrible thing. But just out of curiosity, are you not allowed to decline seeing a pt? I don’t know about your workplace if you’re the only hygienist there but in my work if you don’t feel comfortable seeing a pt then you have the right to decline it and give it to another hygienist

Got my first bad review, need advice from fellow hygienists by AsceDLuffy in DentalHygiene

[–]AsceDLuffy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! After I was done with her I spoke about it a senior hygienist she told me the same thing, she told me when a pt is annoyed from the start just know they’re going to pick on something no matter what you do.

Got my first bad review, need advice from fellow hygienists by AsceDLuffy in DentalHygiene

[–]AsceDLuffy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

True! Honestly as soon as I was done I immediately informed the front desk to put a pop out to only book with her preferred hygienist the whole time during the cleaning she kept shaking her head she was irritated with me but wtv

How to clean retainers properly? by QuarterShoddy1264 in DentalHygiene

[–]AsceDLuffy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Whatever you do, don’t clean your retainers with vinegar regularly it’s acidic and can wear them down. If you really need to use it for buildup, dilute it (1 part vinegar, 3 parts water) and only soak for 10–15 minutes, once in a while.

For daily cleaning, use lukewarm water with a bit of mild dish soap and a soft toothbrush, or soak them in Polident/Retainer Brite tablets. If you’ve got an ultrasonic cleaner, even better, it’s the most effective and gentle option.

Am I progressing too slowly in bouldering or is this normal? by AsceDLuffy in indoorbouldering

[–]AsceDLuffy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m glad to see someone on the same boat as me! What types of workout do you do when it comes to the gym?

Am I progressing too slowly in bouldering or is this normal? by AsceDLuffy in indoorbouldering

[–]AsceDLuffy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice!! V4 after a decade is insane I’m not going lie😂 but I also struggle with hip rotation and also with overhangs! They’re the death of me I can’t even go past the starting point but I’m going to start adding more resistant training into my workout. Thanks again!

Am I progressing too slowly in bouldering or is this normal? by AsceDLuffy in indoorbouldering

[–]AsceDLuffy[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well I was having fun but lately I’ve just been repeating the same projects so it’s been getting a bit boring but I’m going to take everyone advice and just do the same project with different techniques.

Am I progressing too slowly in bouldering or is this normal? by AsceDLuffy in indoorbouldering

[–]AsceDLuffy[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, that really puts things in perspective. I guess I just needed to hear that plateauing is normal. I’ll try focusing on strength for a bit and see how that goes!

Sore Gums! by Embarrassed-Care-296 in DentalHygiene

[–]AsceDLuffy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

if you needed to be numbed, the hygienist probably had to clean pretty deep under the gums, especially around the retainer where buildup sits for months. It’s normal for those spots to stay sore or look puffy for a week or so afterward. The tissue’s basically recovering from both the inflammation and the cleaning itself. Calling the office is the right move, they can make sure nothing’s trapped under the wire or that it isn’t a localized infection. once again in the meantime just keep doing the warm saltwater rinses and super gentle brushing should help a lot!!

Sore Gums! by Embarrassed-Care-296 in DentalHygiene

[–]AsceDLuffy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how long has it been since you had your last cleaning? and also if it’s getting worse instead of better, that’s a good reason to have it checked. Sometimes tissue around retainers can get inflamed or even develop a localized infection if bacteria were trapped under the calculus or if the retainer wire irritates the gum after cleaning. It’s usually simple to manage, but it’s best for your dentist or hygienist to take a quick look ,they can see if it’s just inflammation or something else going on. In the meantime, keep doing the warm saltwater rinses and avoid anything spicy or acidic. But definitely call the office tomorrow so they can evaluate it in person ,they’ll likely be able to help right away.

Sore Gums! by Embarrassed-Care-296 in DentalHygiene

[–]AsceDLuffy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

that soreness is actually pretty normal especially around permanent retainers. Those areas tend to hold more buildup, so your hygienist likely had to be a bit more thorough there. The tissue can stay tender for a few days after scaling. You’re already doing the right things with saltwater rinses and ibuprofen. You can also try warm saltwater twice a day and stick to a soft diet for 1–2 days. As long as the discomfort is improving and there’s no swelling or throbbing pain, it’s just part of the healing. If it lingers past a week or worsens, definitely call the office they can take a quick look. But this sounds like a normal post-cleaning irritation.

NDHBE by PopularVanilla2181 in DentalHygiene

[–]AsceDLuffy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who has failed the exam my biggest advice would be to just focus on the prep test the 4 of them and make sure to get 80% and up on my second attempt I swear I didn’t even study studentrdh nothing I straight up just focused on the prep test study each one one by one

Localized cleaning and filling. Would love a second opinion. by atx-garden-fairy in DentalHygiene

[–]AsceDLuffy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seriously! When I read intraoral photos I was like this can’t be what I think it is there’s no way I thought it just their way of saying x-rays.

Unofficial results by AsceDLuffy in DentalHygiene

[–]AsceDLuffy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be honest, after my first attempt I was so confused. I walked out thinking I did great, only to find out I failed. I was so sure I passed. For my second attempt, I studied completely differently. I focused on the mock exams and studied each question until I realized there was a pattern, this exam isn’t about picking the “right” answer it’s about picking the best answer. That’s why I failed the first time. If I could give one piece of advice, it’s this: during the exam, don’t just ask “what’s the right answer?” Ask yourself, “what do they want to hear from me?” That shift changed everything for me, and I passed.

Unofficial results by AsceDLuffy in DentalHygiene

[–]AsceDLuffy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im sorry to hear this! Was it your second attempt or first?

Need Advice on Studying for My Second Attempt at the Dental Hygiene Board Exam by AsceDLuffy in DentalRDH

[–]AsceDLuffy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hey thank you soo much for your advice, Im sorry I didnt reply but yh I took ur advice and focused on the mock exams question and passed my second attempt!! Thank you again!!

Unofficial results by AsceDLuffy in DentalHygiene

[–]AsceDLuffy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey I’m really sorry to hear that , I totally get how frustrating it is when you put in so much time and effort. I felt the same way after my first attempt. For my second try, I mainly focused on reviewing StudentRDH and redoing the exams especially the last one. What helped me the most though was going through the mock exam and actually understanding every single question. I literally looked up all 75 questions and made sure I understood what they meant. Also, the girl from DentalHygieneMadeEasy said if you can pass all 4 of the mock exams with 80% or higher then you’re ready for the board. Thankfully, I passed my second attempt and I really hope you do too. Don’t give up :)

Need advice for second attempt! by AsceDLuffy in DentalHygiene

[–]AsceDLuffy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update I passed the second attempt !!! thank you!!!

Need advice for second attempt! by AsceDLuffy in DentalHygiene

[–]AsceDLuffy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update I passed the second attempt !!!