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Ellen Orton, RDH, writes about oral hygiene for Biology Insights. She also works one day a week at a large group dental practice in Fort Worth, Texas, where she has spent 16 years in clinical practice and led a team of hygienists. Orton earned an associate degree in dental hygiene. In her work, she focuses broadly on everyday oral care, routine cleanings, and preventive habits.

What Does It Mean When You Have a Bump on Your Gums?
What Does Gum Disease Smell Like? And Other Symptoms
My Gum Is Sore in One Spot: Common Causes and Relief
Can Dry Mouth Cause Cavities? How to Protect Your Teeth
How to Fix Black Triangles Between Teeth
Why Is It Black Between My Teeth? Causes & What to Do
How to Get Rid of Tooth Decay Smell
Why Is There a Bump in My Gums and What to Do About It
Do UV Retainer Cleaners Work? What the Science Says
Why Are My Gums White and Swollen?
Why Do I Have a Ball in My Gums? Causes and What to Do
How to Get Silver Diamine Fluoride Off Skin
Do Adults Need Fluoride Treatment at the Dentist?
Do Gums Hurt When Healing? The Science Behind the Pain
How to Get Rid of Craze Lines on Teeth
What Is This Bump on My Gums? Common Causes & What to Do
Why Are My Gums Dark Purple? Common Causes
What Is Calcification on Teeth and How Do You Prevent It?
What Is Black Plaque on Teeth? Causes, Removal, Prevention
Why It Feels Like Something Is Stuck in Your Gums
Why Are My Gums Green? Causes and What to Do
Why Do I Have Bumps on My Gums? Common Causes
Can CPAP Cause Tooth Decay? A Look at the Connection
My Gums Are White and Sore: What Does It Mean?
Why Are My Gums White and Hurt? Potential Causes
What Is Black Stuff on Teeth? Causes and How to Fix It
What Do Light Pink Gums Mean for Your Oral Health?
How to Harden Teeth and Strengthen Your Enamel
Why Your Gums Bleed and Smell Bad When Flossing
Why Dentists Use Blue Light To Harden Fillings