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If you tend to get cavities or have bleeding/reced If you tend to get cavities or have bleeding/receding gums it is safe to say the reason is related to a combination of unhealthy saliva, unbalanced oral microbiome and inflammation. How to fix that takes a very individualized approach and there is usually not much time at a regular dental appointment to address these issues. I work with people online to help them understand what their mouth is telling them so that they can start to improve their symptoms and prevent future problems. No need to switch dental care providers or come sit in my dental chair. This all can be done virtually! Ready to stop the struggle of doing your best only to continue to have costly and potentially painful problems? I have a system in place to make this pretty simple, straightforward and if followed, can help save you time and money at the dentist plus smile more! 😁❤️ Who’s in? 🙌 #oralmicrobiome #salivahealth #systemicinflammation #oralhealth #independentdentalhygienist #holisticoralhealth #holistichealth #functionalhealth #functionaldentistry
The Biggest Misconception That Kept My Clients Stu The Biggest Misconception That Kept My Clients Stuck I don’t know who needs to hear this but if you are feeling overwhelmed about the health of your mouth...keep reading. What I need you to understand is that the tooth and gum issues that you are experiencing are just the symptoms of something much bigger going on beneath the surface. Symptoms do not exist in isolation. They are never without cause… And unless you deal with the actual root cause of dental problems… you will be stuck in a cycle of symptom patching forever. I say this because one of the biggest misconceptions that kept my clients stuck was this idea that if they just switched toothpastes, flossed more and got the recommended treatment done the tooth or gum problem would go away. This “solution” didn’t take into account the quality and quantity of the saliva. This meant that despite all their efforts to patch all the symptoms…they would return and more problems would keep popping up, leaving them feeling like they were back at square one. It wasn’t until I started looking into the factors affecting the health of the saliva that I was able to achieve more permanent results with my clients. Does this sound similar to your own story? What was your biggest misconception about the problem? #oralhealth #teethandgums #holisticapproach #independentdentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #wholehealth #sensitiveteeth #gumrecession #gumdisease #cavities #dentalcheckup
How many times have you stood in the oral health a How many times have you stood in the oral health aisle of your local pharmacy with no clue what products to buy? Having just come from your dental appointment with the not so good news of cavities to fill and receded gums to watch… Just when you thought your flossing habits had improved…you’re now feeling a bit defeated that your hard work didn’t pay off ☹️ I’m here to say it’s not your fault! What we are commonly led to believe we need to do actually may be making our tooth and gum problems worse! Ready to learn more? Join us online for Holistic Dental Hygiene: The 3 Not So Secret But Overlooked Ways I improved my oral health Without Having to Floss and Brush More. (Link in bio) #busymoms #oralhealthcare #independentdentalhygienist #teethandgums #holisticoralhealth #holisticwellness #cavities #recedinggums #familyhealth
Is your dental hygienist a part of your health and Is your dental hygienist a part of your health and wellness team? I usually refer to this as my “wellness basket”! You know, those health/wellness peeps that keep you functioning as a human… In my wellness basket 🧺 🤍 dental hygienist 🤍 airway focused dentist 🤍 osteopath 🤍 physiotherapist 🤍 massage therapist 🤍 naturopath 🤍 MD 🤍 yoga therapist 🤍 holistic nutritionist My wellness basket is quite full! Keeping your dental hygienist in the loop of everything wellness related in your life is key! With the mouth being said to be a mirror to your body, us hygienists can help give you more insight into what’s going on in the rest of your body. Your mouth does not lie 😳😬😊 Wondering what your mouth is telling you? First step👉 sign up for the free online class (Link to register is in the bio) #oralhealthcare #teethandgums #massagetherapist #osteopath #naturopathicmedicine #holistichealthcare #holisticdentalcare #holisticnutritionist #functionalmedicine #yogatherapist #physiotherapist #airwaydentistry #oralhealthawareness #independentdentalhygienist
Holistic oral health care 🕵🏻 The missing li Holistic oral health care 🕵🏻 The missing link to why people continue to suffer even though they are doing their best to do what’s been recommended? It is time to stop 🛑 the cycle of floss, brush, avoid candy, feel confident about your efforts and then the dreaded moment of truth at the dentist hearing you need work done and told you need to floss more 😭 Ready to stop that frustrating cycle? The link to register for The Holistic Dental Hygiene: The 3 Not So Secret But Overlooked Ways I improved my oral health Without Having to Floss and Brush More is in my bio ❤️
Important tools for keeping your smile happy and h Important tools for keeping your smile happy and healthy ⬇️ 🟣 the brush and floss…right? Nope, it’s a part of it of course but we focus so much on that part and then can get easily frustrated when all the hard work doesn’t pay off and ya still get tooth and gum issues. Looking after your teeth from the outside is a must but what about from the inside out? ⭐️ important tool for that…your breath! Breathing and Breathwork has been the most impactful tool for helping my clients improve their oral health and to make them smile more! While the brush may help with the build up on the outside of the tooth, Breathwork helps with cleaning the “buildup” inside the body! Buildup of what? The buildup of stress! Stress being a true risk factor for oral disease…and more. We can’t avoid it all together so best to find a tool that’ll help become more resilient to it! Interested in a “deep cleaning” of stress build up? Aka a meditative Breathwork session 🌟 Comment below 👇🏻 or message me for details. (Pic of Jet loving my Breathwork space! ❤️) #familyhealth #teethandgums #oralsystemichealth #breathwork #dentalhygiene #breathe #oralhealthtips #stressmanagement
Everything I need to provide preventative dental h Everything I need to provide preventative dental hygiene care fits in the trunk of my car! Being able to provide mobile dental hygiene services giving more people access to preventative dental hygiene service was very important to me. Dental visits can be stressful whether it is from fear of the dentist to the frustration of coordinating a busy family schedule. I love being able to set up shop in my clients home and provide this service in a more relaxing environment. Kids doing homework, parents cooking dinner all while I do what I love…helping people smile more! Didn’t know this was a thing? Reach out and I’ll tell you all about it! ❤️ #mobiledentalhygiene #independentdentalhygienist #oralhealth #teethandgums #busymoms #familyhealth
Being an independent dental hygienist I often get Being an independent dental hygienist I often get asked how it works not working with a dentist. While I do not work directly with a dentist I collaborate with my clients dentist regularly and find a suitable one for them if they don’t have one. Dental hygiene is all about prevention. Preventing tooth and gum problems before they start and help reduce and eliminate symptoms so they don’t turn into bigger problems. It is important to note that helping clients improve their oral health goes well beyond making sure their smile is nice and healthy. Tooth, gum and TMJ issues are often symptoms of something else going on in the body and problems in the mouth affect the health of the entire body. My mission as an independent dental hygienist is to help my clients improve their oral health and prevent future oral and whole health problems. I help keep my clients from needing to sit in their dentist's chair other than for a yearly (or less) dental check-up. The goal is to have my clients learn to take control of their oral health and wellness so that they always know what to expect at their dentist visits. Learning what their bodies personally need to prevent cavities and gum disease goes far beyond flossing! (An “F word” in my opinion:) The beauty of being an independent dental hygienist is being able to take the time with each individual client to do just this! If you are having to sit in your dentist's chair for more than just a routine check-up or maybe some exciting cosmetic work then perhaps it’s time to spend more time with your hygienist! Emergency visits, fillings for cavities, gum surgeries… can all be prevented! Let your dental hygienist help you get to the root of the problem so that you can save time and money at the dentist! Got questions? Ready to take control of your smile? Message me 💬 😁 ❤️
This is a game changer! Plaque bacteria usually i This is a game changer! Plaque bacteria usually is white and pretty hard to see if it’s been missed after brushing and flossing (or whatever you like to use to clean between your teeth). When this plaque biofilm is left on the teeth it increases the risk of sensitive teeth, cavities and gum disease plus the more it builds up the more the dental hygienist has to remove and the more your cleaning may cost! Introducing plaque disclosing tablets to your oral health care routine is a game changer! Chew the tablet and look at your teeth in the mirror. Remaining biofilm turns pink or purple making it easier to see and clean away! Have you tried using plaque disclosing tablets? Lemme know ⬇️
Ready to show off your smile? With loosening of r Ready to show off your smile? With loosening of restrictions and being able to smile with our mouths not just with our eyes 👀 😷 I thought it was time that I did a little whitening touch up! If you asked me a few years ago what my favorite whitening method was I’d say professional custom trays… Now, I have to admit I LOVE the convenience of these pre- filled trays! 🤍 no need for impressions 🤍 whitens molars, not just front teeth 🤍 minimal sensitivity Too me, whitening is more than a cosmetic procedure and helps with whole health and wellness ❤️ I love talking whitening so hit me with your questions ⬇️
Want to get rid of sensitive teeth? My free guide Want to get rid of sensitive teeth? My free guide 5 Surprising Things That May Be Making Your Teeth Sensitive offers you a little more insight into other things that may be causing your teeth to be more sensitive… Get it HERE https://heatherlingmedeiros.click/guide-1
We put so much pressure on ourselves! ⁣ ⁣ Even We put so much pressure on ourselves! ⁣ ⁣ Even when it comes to making sure we are doing our best to keep our smile healthy. ❤⁣ ⁣ If you have ever worked with me or taken one of my courses, you’ll know that my professional opinion is this:⁣ 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗗𝗢 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧! ⁣ ⁣ Your best may even be different each day, and that’s totally ok!⁣ ⁣ I often find that the people I work with are super motivated to start making changes right away, and they want to implement it all - and all at once! But the truth is, slow and steady wins the race, and one step at a time is better. ⁣ ⁣ If a client in my clinic tells me that they brush once a week, I am NOT going to send them off with instructions to brush twice a day and floss! Instead, together, my client and I will set smaller, 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 like brushing once a day. ⁣ ⁣ And you know what? When that person comes back and shares that they are now brushing 3-5 times a week… I'M GONNA CELEBRATE! 🎉 That is success! And much better for long term habit change! 🙂 ⁣ ⁣ The same goes for food and nutrition. This has a lot to do with oral health, but I’m not going to revamp a client's diet all at once! Baby steps and celebrating the wins (big and small) 🥳 - that is how we get to where we’re going! ⁣ ⁣ So, if you are following along with me and trying to make changes to your oral self care, then I’ll say it again:Just do your best! ⁣ ⁣ And if you need a little extra help, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮 can guide you through the fundamental steps to good oral health - step by step. Reach out if you need support or dive into it by using this link! ⬇ https://heatherlingmedeiros.practicebetter.io/#/5ece3e792a982307046c3fbe/bookings?c=61dc547239803310a09ef0d6
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❔ Fluoride or no fluoride? ❔⁣ ⁣ This is on ❔ Fluoride or no fluoride? ❔⁣ ⁣ This is one of the most common questions that I get about toothpaste types and holistic oral hygiene care.⁣ ⁣ Do I opt for more natural or conventional oral health care products? ⁣ ⚠ Warning: Controversial opinion contained below! 🚨 ⁣ ⁣ The way I look at it is: There is a need for both, and everyone is different!⁣ ⁣ Let’s say a person has high blood pressure. The doctor may choose to treat them with medication 💊 or perhaps start with diet and lifestyles modifications first. The course of treatment will be very individualized, and based on many factors. While there may be side effects from the medication, the benefits may outweigh the risks for this individual.⁣ ⁣ The same goes for conventional dental recommendations. While some people can go with more natural products, others may need to start with the “medication”.⁣ ⁣ My mission is to help people to build a strong oral health foundation so that they can opt for more natural products, but everyone has a different starting point - and some may benefit from a little convention along the way!⁣ ⁣ Tell me, and don’t hold back! What are your opinions on this?
The tongue 👅 can tell you a lot about the healt The tongue 👅 can tell you a lot about the health of the body. ⁣ ⁣ It can also trap a lot of bacteria that contributes to tooth, gum and breath issues. ⁣ ⁣ It has been said that brushing your tongue with a toothbrush is like raking your carpet! It’s better than nothing, but it’s probably not gonna get the job done right! 😆 ⁣ ⁣ Use a spoon instead 🥄 - or treat yourself to a lovely new tongue scraper! ⁣ ⁣ Your breath and taste buds will thank you! ⁣ ⁣ What do you use to clean your tongue?
Hey floss lovers… 💕 ⁣ ⁣ [Echo echo echo] Hey floss lovers… 💕 ⁣ ⁣ [Echo echo echo] ⁣ ⁣ Anybody out there? 😂 ⁣ ⁣ Here’s a confession: 𝗜 𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗜 𝘄𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹! ⁣ ⁣ ❌Snapping the floss between the teeth just doesn’t cut it (though it could cut your gums!), and it is not an effective way of removing food or bacteria!⁣ ✔The floss needs to be gently placed in between the teeth and then adapted to one side. Then, it should be brought up and down against the tooth, and then to the other side to do the same. You should then move to a clean part of the floss and repeat the process in the next interdental space, until you have done them all. ⁣ ⁣ Were you ever taught how to floss correctly? ⁣ ⁣ Give me a shout if not! I’m on a mission to fix the fundamentals of good oral health care! 🤍
❤ Be Your Own Valentine! ❤ ⁣ ⁣ Because par ❤ Be Your Own Valentine! ❤ ⁣ ⁣ Because participating in your own self-care is one of the best ways to show your love for others. ⁣ ⁣ Today, I give you full permission: Do something special, just for you. What’s your go-to self-care action?
Controversial opinion:⁣ 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶 Controversial opinion:⁣ 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱! 🙊 ⁣ ⁣ The brush doesn’t remove bacteria from in between the teeth, so something else is needed to reach those areas. For some people, floss works well for that and it doesn’t drive them crazy.⁣ ⁣ For others, however, it may not be the tool of choice. If you’re like me and you’re not a floss-fan, maybe try a soft pick, waterpik, floss stick, or rubber tip… Anything that you will actually use and that won’t frustrate you is ideal! ⁣ ⁣ A while ago, I created The Beyond The Floss Formula - a step-by-step guide on the fundamentals of good oral health. Getting the basics right will help you save time, money and energy. Let me help you make your future dental appointments perfectly uneventful - as they should be! ⁣ ⁣ Reach out to me if you have any questions - or go ahead and dive right in! 👇⁣ https://heatherlingmedeiros.practicebetter.io/#/5ece3e792a982307046c3fbe/bookings?c=61dc547239803310a09ef0d6
“When I brush my gums, they bleed. So I avoid th “When I brush my gums, they bleed. So I avoid those areas.” ⁣ ⁣ I hear this a lot. Actually, some people are even surprised when I tell them to brush their gums as well as their teeth at all! ⁣ ⁣ Bacteria hang out along the gum line. So yes, brush your gums too! And if they bleed, it’s a sign they need more love! So be sure to give them some by brushing! 🤍 ⁣ ⁣ Is this news to you? What other surprising oral health advice have you received? Let me know in the comments below, and I’ll try to dispel some myths! 👇⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #dentalhygienist⁣ #oralhealth⁣ #dentalhealth⁣ #dentaltips⁣ #healthysmile⁣ #healthyteeth⁣ #holisticwellness⁣ #oralsystemichealth⁣ #oralsystemiclink⁣ #bleedinggums⁣ #sensitiveteeth⁣ #myofunctionaltherapy⁣ #dentalprofessional ⁣ #teledentistry⁣ #sleephygiene⁣ #sleepproblems⁣ #sleepissues⁣ #mouthbreathing⁣ #familyhealth⁣ #improveyourhealth⁣ #wholebodyhealth⁣ #inflammation⁣ #antiinflammatory⁣ #microbiomehealth⁣ #reduceinflammation⁣ #oralmicrobiome
“The harder the better!” ⁣ ⁣ ❌❌❌ ⁣ “The harder the better!” ⁣ ⁣ ❌❌❌ ⁣ ⁣ Nope! 👎 Stick to soft toothbrushes if you want to keep your teeth and gums healthy. 😁

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