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Do Hygienists Judge You When Your Teeth Are in Bad Shape?

By Amber-Lee, IRDH16 Years Experience
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Quick Answer

No. Hygienists see every kind of mouth, every single day, so yours will not shock anyone. At Bright White, being judgment-free is something the clinic takes pride in. It does not matter whether it has been two years or twenty since your last cleaning. The hardest part is getting in the door, and everything after that is about moving forward.

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Answered by the team at Bright White Dental Hygiene Clinic in Riverview, NB, serving Moncton and Dieppe.

Key Takeaways

  • 1Hygienists see every kind of mouth, every day.
  • 2Bright White is proudly judgment-free.
  • 3However long it has been, the first step is just getting in.

Video Transcript: Do Hygienists Judge You When Your Teeth Are in Bad Shape?

Full transcript of the video answer on whether hygienists judge you when your teeth are in bad shape, given by Amber-Lee, IRDH, at Bright White Dental Hygiene Clinic in Riverview, NB, serving Moncton and Dieppe.

Question: Do Hygienists Judge You When Your Teeth Are in Bad Shape?

“Realistically, no one should be judging you in the dental field, because we see different people every single day. My clinic especially, we pride ourselves on being judgment-free. It doesn't matter how long it's been since you've had a cleaning. The first step is just to get into the office and start making the right moves towards your health.”

Why People Stay Away

Many people put off a cleaning because they are embarrassed, and the longer they wait, the more embarrassed they get. Maybe life got busy, money was tight, a bad visit scared you off, or you lost your dentist. None of it needs explaining.

What Your First Visit Back Looks Like

You can tell us straight away how long it has been and what worries you. Amber-Lee will look at your teeth and gums, tell you plainly what she sees, and explain your options. You decide what happens next. If you need to stop or slow down at any point, say so.

What If It Has Been Years?

You may need more than one visit, or a deep cleaning if tartar has gone under the gums. Some things may need a dentist, and we will refer you if so. None of that means you left it too late. It only means we have a plan, and every visit after the first one gets easier.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions people search right after this one.

They should not. Dental teams see all kinds of teeth every day. If you have felt judged somewhere before, it is fine to look for a clinic that suits you better.

No. Cavities are extremely common. A hygienist or dentist cares about what is happening in your mouth and how to fix it, and not how it got there.

No. Tooth colour varies from person to person, and many perfectly healthy teeth are yellow. It is simply something you can ask about if it bothers you.

Short video answers from Amber-Lee, IRDH — 16 years experience.

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Your First Cleaning Back Is the Hardest One

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