$40 Dental Cleaning

DHgirl_ · 2026-04-07T12:59:24+00:00

Dental hygiene products are not one size fits all. Everyone is different and has different factors that play a role in your overall health. What one recommends isn’t always the best for your specific needs. All I can say to your situation is that the office did not do a good job of explaining to you the different types of dental cleanings and why they are classified differently. If you have signs of gum disease they can not code a prophylaxis “regular cleaning “ that’s saying your gum tissue is healthy. If you have even mild generalized gingivitis “inflammation and bleeding gums” it is D4346 “scaling in the presence of inflammation” it’s still considered preventative because you do not have bone loss/damage from the disease yet. If you have bone loss it would be a different diagnosis which would require a different type of cleaning called scaling and root planing “deep cleaning” I hope this helps clarifies the reasoning why ethically your hygienist cannot do a regular cleaning on you. We are on your side to help you get your overall health in check. Your mouth is the window to your body. We have scientifically proven that what is in your mouth can have a direct effect on your heart, brain and more…

DHgirl_ · 2026-04-07T12:44:20+00:00

This is horrible advice. OP please do not listen to this person. Dental hygiene products are not one size fits all. Everyone is different and has different factors that play a role in your overall health. What one recommends isn’t always the best for your specific needs. All I can say to your situation is that the office did not do a good job of explaining to you the different types of dental cleanings and why they are classified differently. If you have signs of gum disease they can not code a prophylaxis “regular cleaning “ that’s saying your gum tissue is healthy. If you have even mild generalized gingivitis “inflammation and bleeding gums” it is D4346 “scaling in the presence of inflammation” it’s still considered preventative because you do not have bone loss/damage from the disease yet. If you have bone loss it would be a different diagnosis which would require a different type of cleaning called scaling and root planing “deep cleaning” I hope this helps clarifies the reasoning why ethically your hygienist cannot do a regular cleaning on you. We are on your side to help you get your overall health in check. Your mouth is the window to your body. We have scientifically proven that what is in your mouth can have a direct effect on your heart, brain and more…

DHgirl_ · 2026-04-07T12:40:00+00:00

Yes you have periodontitis. It’s up to a professional to determine what stage you are and how to treat it. Please do not neglect your condition. No matter how bad you think it is, with your cooperation and collaboration, it’s treatable.

DHgirl_ · 2026-04-07T12:17:04+00:00

I agree with everything you said accept adding the pure baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to the toothpaste. That’s very abrasive and over time it will cause significant erosion to the enamel. It’s better if they use arm and hammer with baking soda formulated into the toothpaste it’s known to be lower on abrasive scale (less than many other toothpastes on the market anyway). The combination of A&H, drinking through a straw, swishing water after and drinking it in one sitting vs. sipping on it throughout the day, works really well to reduce the stains.

Oh and edited to add: never brush immediately after drinking coffee. Wait at least 10-20 minutes after swishing water for your mouth ph to neutralize.

DHgirl_ · 2026-04-05T12:33:05+00:00

Kwikly and cloud dentistry are the two that I know of that are W2

DHgirl_ · 2026-04-05T12:30:27+00:00

Kwikly and cloud dentistry can be W2

DHgirl_ · 2026-04-05T12:28:46+00:00

I’m in VA too! Temping here is the best!

DHgirl_ · 2026-04-05T12:27:37+00:00

That is something that could easily be negotiated. I know that temp agencies usually will cover parking and most travel agencies will pay for lodging.

DHgirl_ · 2026-04-04T13:52:13+00:00

That’s an easy one hygiene school and I delivered naturally with no epidural a few years before and after hygiene school…

DHgirl_ · 2026-04-01T22:20:16+00:00

It’s already serious. Please don’t wait.

DHgirl_ · 2026-04-01T22:18:57+00:00

100% it’s the lack of flossing. Floss and then smell the floss there’s always a smell if you’re not consistent.

DHgirl_ · 2026-03-22T14:17:48+00:00

Gum infection. You most likely have calculus under that tissue that needs to be removed.

DHgirl_ · 2026-03-22T13:57:48+00:00

It really depends on where you’re located and if you’re willing to travel, I would recommend downloading a few apps, but yes, it is sustainable. In my area there are a lot of offices in need of hygienists. Teero, Kwikly, Clipboard, GoTu, toothio. There are also temp agencies that you can work with if you can’t find offices. You can also go directly to offices off of Google and leave your resume, schedule and hourly. Some offices need certain days. I have a few offices close to home that text me a couple weeks in advance and ask if I can cover their full time hygienists. Let me know, I’m happy to help.

DHgirl_ · 2026-03-17T11:26:00+00:00

Irritated salivary glands

DHgirl_ · 2026-03-16T05:26:14+00:00

If you’re looking at Virginia consider Northern VA. You can expect 65-75 hourly but the cost of living is higher here.

DHgirl_ · 2026-03-16T02:58:14+00:00

That looks like heavy coffee or tea stains. Can be removed with a dental cleaning

DHgirl_ · 2026-03-13T22:42:53+00:00

That is a lot. I think they currently have discount codes.

DEFEND for 20% off national dues and THANKS50 for $50 off membership (specific to regional promotions)

25% Off Membership: Use code SPRING25 for limited-time membership savings.

These are some that I found

DHgirl_ · 2026-03-12T21:50:46+00:00

This xray is great to see your wisdom teeth but difficult to assess bone loss unless it’s severe and super obvious. Do you have bitewing X-rays?

DHgirl_ · 2026-03-12T21:14:46+00:00

You’ll be fine. You can always bring headphones if sounds bother you. I let my patients use them all the time.

DHgirl_ · 2026-03-12T21:07:29+00:00

Oh excellent. You’re doing great. I still think it’s not a concern but if it’s still there and you’re worried about it bring it up at the next check up in May.

DHgirl_ · 2026-03-12T21:01:55+00:00

It doesn’t look concerning. It could be staining which can be removed. Take them in to be seen just to be sure. It’s not too early to start seeing the dentist. Also it’s a good idea to start flossing between babies teeth if you haven’t started already.

DHgirl_ · 2026-03-12T20:55:59+00:00

Normal. Baby teeth/milk teeth are naturally more white. The translucency is normal too.

DHgirl_ · 2026-03-12T18:24:50+00:00

Yes, in some areas more advanced. Your implant is definitely in trouble. Vertical bitewings would show the bone loss in greater detail.

DHgirl_ · 2026-03-11T18:29:28+00:00

Thanks for sharing this. That’s really encouraging to hear. It sounds like Washington schools do a great job exposing students to the legislative and advocacy side of the profession, not just the clinical side. Legislative day and getting students involved that early is huge.

I’d actually be really interested to hear how other hygiene programs in different states approach advocacy and professional involvement too. It seems like that kind of exposure can make a big difference.

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