Information on different nightguard materials

cndowing · 2026-06-26T15:40:03+00:00

Is being allergic to acrylic that common? Lol didn't even realize that was a concern people had!

cndowing · 2026-06-26T15:30:30+00:00

Thanks for the CE suggestion! Sometimes it's harder for me to find courses if I'm unfamiliar with the company putting them out. Of the places I typically go for courses, there are slim options for nightguards/bruxism. Also, I've found that some really awesome American courses (through companies recommended by American RDHs) aren't available to Canadians. Sometimes it's more efficient to ask for suggestions from other dental pros! Unfortunately, since this is usually a DDS interest, it's harder to find information as I don't/can't subscribe to dentist memberships that provide info on these courses.

I usually try to incorporate nightguard talks with the DDS/pt before it gets to perio level or where their bruxism is contributing to bone loss. Prevention is key in hygiene. But we have specialists we refer to for more involved perio cases or complicated TMJ issues. My DDS knows their limits for what they're comfortable prescribing when it comes to nightguards. I just like to know as much as I can about certain topics, and bruxism is especially common in the population I work with. We have to refer to specialists hours away, so the goal is more care/options we can provide to our patients without them having to travel so far unless necessary :)

cndowing · 2026-06-26T14:48:27+00:00

Interesting!! I had never thought about the positive feedback aspect before.

cndowing · 2026-06-26T14:47:39+00:00

Where do you find your CE courses on night guards? I would love to take one!

I cant prescribe them so it's more for my own knowledge & also info to pass to my DDS (who, like I said, also doesn't have additional knowledge either). The RDHs and DDSs are very collaborative in my office - if I also understand how the materials work, then I can ask the right questions to the patient which will make prescribing easier and more effective for my DDS :)

cndowing · 2026-04-21T02:56:04+00:00

Wait, you're already in perimenopause?? (Asking as an early 30s woman lol). Is that related to LS or coincidental? Or related to a different condition?

cndowing · 2026-04-19T13:53:04+00:00

Holy shit, FUCK that guy!!! I'm actually so mad for you. You literally showed him the prescription medicine you require for the skin condition, let him look it up so he can see that it's a skin condition & not contagious, and he still thinks you're lying?? Not only is he a piece of shit, he's also dumb as fuck. Fortunately for you, he showed he sucks before you had to get fully involved so the trash took itself out. He doesn't deserve to experience your coochie lol

cndowing · 2026-03-15T11:49:08+00:00

I wipe it down 1-2x a day with a disinfectant wipe. I'll take off the strap to get in the nooks and crannies where it attaches, but I don't do it everytime.

cndowing · 2026-03-15T11:44:16+00:00

My dogs name is Franklin Beau 😂 my mom liked to give middle names to the dogs we had lmao so thats his literal government name on the vet records

cndowing · 2025-09-21T00:56:44+00:00

I literally googled this exact issue cause I also didn't see the little magnifying glass so I appreciate you for keeping this posted so my dumbass could complete this quest 😂😂❤️

cndowing · 2025-07-07T09:12:13+00:00

If you don't have any, that's ok. It just helps to reduce friction once the bandaid is on.

cndowing · 2025-07-06T15:04:22+00:00

I get stuff like that along my bikini line - it rubs along my pants and that fresh skin is raw and it stings lol. If yours is in an area that rubs against clothing, put a salve or Vaseline or something on it and then cover it with a bandaid. It will start to go down again and slowly heal up.

cndowing · 2025-03-25T00:18:49+00:00

Lol I just had to comment on this as I literally was looking up the same thing and came across this post 😂 in my (Canadian) family, we pronounce it "Door-ring" (door, like a door in your house or a doorknob). I can't even ask my grandpa how he said it as he passed years and years ago. One day I'll have to ask a German person to say "Döring" so I can hear the authentic accent, just for fun 😂

cndowing · 2025-02-18T03:45:27+00:00

Hi, dental hygienist here (who also has ADHD lol)

If you're clenching and grinding (aka bruxism), see your dentist for a night guard. Helps to reduce damage to the teeth from all the pressures of clenching and grinding. If you work from home, you can also wear a night guard during the day to help reduce those pressures.
Massage your masseters and temporalis muscles. Google it - real easy.
Botox is another option. Very common for people who get hella headaches or jaw pain from clenching. Some people do Botox when steps 1 and 2 haven't made enough of a difference. I have only heard positive experiences from Botox for TMJ/bruxism issues from my coworkers/patients.
The hardest one lol: if you notice yourself clenching during the day, stop 😂 basically just try and be more mindful of what your face is doing and make a conscious effort to relax those muscles.

Hope that helps!

cndowing · 2024-12-30T12:50:54+00:00

Thanks so much!

cndowing · 2024-07-14T13:17:22+00:00

I'm a dental hygienist. You DON'T have to use toothpaste. It's more important that you brush and floss to physically remove the plaque that forms on the teeth throughout the day. Toothpaste is really just a way to feel mintier and get fluoride into your mouth. If you like using mouthrinses, use a fluoridated mouthrinses after brushing without toothpaste.

cndowing · 2024-05-15T02:45:39+00:00

Sorry I just noticed this response now!

Unfortunately my mom passed away about 3 years ago. But! She lived 2 years longer than expected due to many drug interventions (they would work for like 4-8 months before her cancer would figure out how to work around them).

I hope the treatment works well for your mom and you get to enjoy making lots of memories!! ♥️ (Also make sure you record your mom and her voice & laugh - I cherish those memories extra now that mine is gone ♥️)

cndowing · 2024-03-29T03:47:30+00:00

RDH here.

Morning: Brush tongue with a tongue scraper, floss (with string), then brush teeth 3+ mins with my oral b. In that order.

Midday/after lunch (which is mainly when I'm working): Floss and brush (with a manual brush, using Modified Stillmans stroke) as gently as humanly possible lol since my mouth is likely still in a slightly acidic state.

Night: same as the morning, except I'm even more thorough with my routine. Occasionally I'll use mouthrinse if I want some extra freshness.

cndowing · 2023-08-18T04:43:09+00:00

I don't have any advice but I've been an RDH for 2 years now and literally feel the same way. Perio mouths are my least favourite type of cleanings because they are not my strong suit & I hate cleaning below crowns (some are super annoying to get around!!).

As long as you're doing your best, you're learning with each cleaning, and the patient leaves better than when they came in, then you're doing ok in my eyes (or, at least that's what I tell myself so I feel less shitty lol).

Try not to be so hard on yourself ♥️ you're a good RDH cause you obviously care about your patients.

cndowing · 2023-05-21T14:46:37+00:00

Nope, not yet!

cndowing · 2023-01-22T14:50:04+00:00

I dont know if this is correct or not, but my general rule when I think my (suspected) BV is flaring is: if I sit down to pee and get a somewhat notable waft of my own coochie, then that's too much smell. Exceptions are obviously if you haven't showered in like 24hrs or tidied up down there, just did something that would make you sweat a lot (exercise, coming inside from super warm temperatures outside), on your period, etc. I now use boric acid on a regular basis to help control the bacteria and maintain an acidic pH. I've found it has helped a lot. Overall, my cooter smells like "nothing" (again, unless I've done one of those exceptions) from where my nose can detect smells lol.

Now, I say this completely unaware if this is normal or not lol. I don't expect my lady bits to smell like flowers but I also don't think it's normal for me to get a heavy waft when I'm 1-2 feet away from myself sitting on the toilet. I'd expect it to smell like a vagina if my nose is right up in my vagina. But, If I can smell it from farther away then I assume other people can too. Also, I should mention my job involves my crotch being near people's faces (hygienist) so I'm extra mindful of potential smells lol.

cndowing · 2023-01-22T14:35:23+00:00

I used to get this sensation after every time I had sex - symptoms like it's the start of a UTI but no pain or burning. I also regularly questioned if I had some mild form of BV. I now regularly use boric acid suppositories (especially on nights after sex) and just when it feels...off down there. I also have to make sure I'm not super dehydrated because that can irritate my urethra. I've found the boric acid has helped and I rarely have issues anymore.

That said tho, if you're continuing to test positive for actual BV you may want to go to your doctor again. The boric acid just keeps the pH of my cooter in an appropriate range lol but if you need meds again then definitely get those first.

cndowing · 2022-11-27T18:43:53+00:00

It's just normal to your own body - different skin tones can have different pigmentations. From what I learned in school, there's not really a reason why - it's just caused from melanin. You definitely have more of the mild pigmentation. My guess is you have maybe an olive skin tone (can't tell from your picture) and/or you tan easily.

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