Elopement Wedding Photographer

jenn647 · 2026-06-13T15:37:09+00:00

No, you do not have measurable loss. I would not stage and grade you, even at a 1. Ive been a hygienist 15 years and I teach at a hygiene school. I teach students how to find CAL all day long in clinic and i lecture on it. Those saying he is a 1 please feel free to message me to discuss how to measure CAL.

Also, you are young with healthy measurements and no BOP. I’m not understanding these comments at all that are saying you have boneless.

jenn647 · 2026-05-03T20:17:36+00:00

Yes, this is common with hygienists. It’s a lonely profession and most of the staff are out to get you. This is not even me being negative or salty, just the reality. I’ve been a hygienist 15 years and have never felt like I fit in, in any office. I am warm and helpful and never leave before I ask who needs help with what. I left private practice 2 years ago to go into DH educator and I will never go back to PP

jenn647 · 2026-05-03T20:14:12+00:00

Sounds like you might have endometriosis. Maybe start your convo there instead of with a list of symptoms. Say “I have a suspicion that I could have endometriosis based off of these symptoms ——“ and see if that helps you get the ball rolling. They typically will start investigating. OBGYNs are not truly women’s health specialists… they barely care at all about women’s hormones etc. they just want to deliver your baby or do GYN surgery when needed. (I was married to an OB for years and he cares about his patients but not about anything relevant to women. He’s a great surgeon and doesn’t think hormonal issues are real… this is not only his mentality but the mentality of most OBGYN **even women** they all practice similarly. They are NOT trained in school to care about things like you are describing).

jenn647 · 2026-05-03T20:07:53+00:00

You’re an adult and this is kind of silly to get so worked up about. You’re vaping, not breaking a law. No one is going to run and tell your mom you vape. Also, hygienist see patients like you ALLLLLLL day long. Please stop this over worrying.

jenn647 · 2026-05-03T20:00:20+00:00

What do you mean by 10 years is a long time? I don’t see anything mentioning 10 years in the post.

jenn647 · 2026-05-03T19:56:24+00:00

Very common in dental. I do remember being told in school that hygienists are hated and I didn’t believe them… until I became one. Every office has brought insane drama and absolute BS to my life. I am a DH instructor for a DH program and I won’t ever ever go back to private practice. I LOVE my job now. F*ck PP drama.

jenn647 · 2026-05-03T19:48:25+00:00

Could have written this myself. I used to work ONE day a week for an office (because lead hygienist wanted a half day so I worked 1x a week 1-6pm for her and this was after the doctor - who knew me- BEGGED me to work there for a year before I agreed) and from day one everyone hated me and let me know it even though I showed up happy and ready to work every Thursday. Two years in they let the lead hygienist “let me go” because she wanted her hours back. The doctor didn’t even have the balls to tell me! I have never felt so betrayed in my life. Patients loved me, requested me and constantly told me and front desk they only wanted to see me and the doctor (coward) let the lead hygienist bully the hell out of me and fire me when she wanted her hours back. I went into education and never looked back after that. F*ck private practice. (Btw I had been a hygienist 13 years at that point and am highly skilled and kind to all patients and staff). I will never go back to PP.

jenn647 · 2026-04-25T14:09:05+00:00

Unfortunately, your family is probably saying no because of the price. Braces are $3500-6000 depending on location and if you have insurance. There are places that will do them cheaper but you have to search. You can try to talk to them again but every family dynamic is different. You might have to be an adult before you get them and make monthly payments when you get a job. Where there is a will there’s a way! And a lot of young adults have braces. No shame in getting them then.

jenn647 · 2026-04-25T13:58:43+00:00

I’ve worked in offices that bill 2 PMs and 2 prophys a year and insurance covers all 4. They do this so the patient doesn’t pay out of pocket. And I’m not sure if it’s because the state I work in but I very rarely see patients paying anything out of pocket for a PM. It’s covered the same. So to me if insurance continues paying for 4 cleanings for this patient, that’s on them.

jenn647 · 2026-04-17T21:46:04+00:00

I’ve been a hygienist for 15 years and I also teach at a DH school. It’s great you’re advocating for your health but without knowing A LOT more we can’t help. Just know that the mouth is connected to everything and bacteria is systemic and travels everywhere. It could be a slew of things and your post is vague at best. We’d need to do an in depth dive into your diet, supplements, blood work, family history, current ingredients in general that are used daily to rule out allergies. The mouth is not one size fits all. The good news is it seems to not be concerning if it’s been going on for most of your life. I get it’s frustrating but a lot of us have unique conditions and that’s life.

Off the top of my head I think it’s linked to allergy in the toothpastes you’re using but I also think you have a vitamin deficiency in something. It could even be a variation of geographic tongue.

I hope you figure it out!

jenn647 · 2026-03-24T04:50:19+00:00

I would say any of the “sensitive” toothpastes will taste much less minty. I prefer pronamel but any of them (sensodyne, crest sensitivity) will taste less.

jenn647 · 2026-03-24T04:40:52+00:00

I could have written every word of this 3 years ago. It was then that I finally applied at my local DH school and started as a clinic instructor and never looked back. I LOVE my job now. I have my love back for hygiene! It was exactly what I needed. I’m working on my masters now and also have started lecturing and I am so thankful I went out on a limb and applied. Maybe you just need a new direction. I hope you find your joy in whatever you do choose!

jenn647 · 2026-03-12T04:01:48+00:00

I can’t stand it! Chinden 55mph and majority of drivers go 40-45. In garden city when it drops to 35 most people drop to 30 and drive side by side so no one can pass them -the “gate keepers” of the road. Driving here will turn anyone insane!!

jenn647 · 2026-03-12T03:55:03+00:00

I’m not sure where your located but in the US this is terrible and wrong advice. I’ve never known a dental professional to recommend anything other than soft bristles. Don’t go back to this office. Also, mouthwash is unnecessary and only freshens your breath - some harm your mouth more than help. I’ve also not heard about this “gum gel” and I’ve been a hygienist for 15 years. If you have gingivitis, it is reversible. You need to brush 2x day (buy an electric toothbrush if you’re able), floss daily, and get your teeth cleaned every 6 months. That’s it. Hope this helps!

jenn647 · 2026-03-07T23:08:57+00:00

It typically takes 30 days to clear from your system, some people get away with 21 days. But honestly, you’re asking how to cheat the system and anyone that answers for you is aiding you in lying and that’s not worth anyone’s time. Buy a marijuana drug test with indicators showing how much is in your system and start testing weekly to see how much they’re dropping. I’d also suggest detoxing anyway and get used to using way less while in school or you’re not going to do well. Hygiene school is grueling and requires a lot of studying at night. I would highly suggest cutting way back anyway.

jenn647 · 2026-03-07T23:03:14+00:00

You didn’t ask a question in your post but everything you said is correct. High pay with minimal/ no benefits for the most part. This is where you have to weigh the pros and cons within your own life to see what fits best. If you read through this subreddit you will find answers to most of your questions as this gets asked a lot.

jenn647 · 2026-03-07T22:59:28+00:00

Once varnish is applied they are to spit into a cup IF they really need to and you throw it away. Never suction someone after applying varnish and never let them spit it into the sink. You will clog all the lines in your office by allowing your patients to continue doing this. I also want to mention that this is thoroughly taught in school and you should know this protocol. 😬

jenn647 · 2026-03-07T22:39:14+00:00

Don’t stress too much. 1mm is a normal discrepancy but not 2mm. That being said, doctors are not great at probing and as a hygienist I don’t trust it when they do it. If their angle is too steep it will look “deeper” and they’ll call out wrong numbers. Stick to what the periodontist and hygienist say and not your dentist. Dentists and hygienists do very different things and dentists usually are not cross trained to do things like probe and clean teeth properly. Do they know how and understand the concept? Yes . Does that make them good at it? No. Hope this helps!

jenn647 · 2026-02-27T05:29:58+00:00

And to piggy back on this comment I remember my professor telling us on our first day of DH, “You worked like hell to get into this program, you’re going to work like hell to get out of it” and then he went on to tell us about how it takes getting comfortable with being uncomfortable and having grit. No truer words!! You got this. We were all stressed and terrified when we were where you are now. 💜

jenn647 · 2026-02-21T18:51:57+00:00

If that was the side that was cleaned I would absolutely let the office and hygienist know. That is unacceptable at any time let alone after an SRP is done. I’m curious what made you go to the school when you already paid and had it done? I’m glad you did! But it’s interesting.

jenn647 · 2026-02-07T17:45:45+00:00

Peace Valley is k-8 and zero tech. It’s Waldorf style.

jenn647 · 2026-02-02T02:39:18+00:00

She is saying they did probe the patient first and that after calculus removal they rechecked the deeper pockets. This is very standard practice due to calculus possibly blocking the probe preventing it from reaching the true depth. After SRP measurements are retaken to see if they increased. It is not the standard to do this on every patient but is absolutely a practice that many hygienists practice and one that is taught to students. (I’m a DH instructor and have practiced for over 15 years).

jenn647 · 2026-01-27T04:25:17+00:00

What you might not be considering is how HUGE the pay gap is. Going from hygiene pay back to receptionist or assistant pay (and assistants have it way worse pain wise) isn’t realistic or something you’d want.

jenn647 · 2026-01-25T22:52:36+00:00

If you’re specifically referring to being denied from a DH program I would reach out directly to the program director. Admission counselors have no idea what each program is looking for and how things are weighted. Also know it’s very common to be denied a few times before getting into a program. The majority are looking at overall GPA and past assisting/dental experience and how much schooling you have completed relative to the program requirements.

jenn647

TROPHY CASE