Keep your Smile Ready with
Ms Andy, RDH, BSDH
Registered Dental Hygienist
Comfort. Clarity. Confidence.
More than a cleaning. Care that listens, explains, and helps you move forward.
Keep your Smile Ready with
Registered Dental Hygienist
Comfort. Clarity. Confidence.
More than a cleaning. Care that listens, explains, and helps you move forward.
Andrea Washington, RDH, BSDH — known to her patients as Ms Andy — is a Registered Dental Hygienist with more than 16 years of clinical experience across private practice and military dental settings. She's known for listening closely, explaining each step in plain language, and tailoring her guidance to what each patient actually needs — the kind of care patients often ask for by name on their next visit.
A few habits that make the biggest difference between visits
Dental Hygiene, Simplified · Ms Andy
Twice a day, two minutes each time. Angle the brush 45° toward the gumline and use gentle, small strokes — pressure isn't what removes plaque, technique is.
Dental Hygiene, Simplified · Ms Andy
Cleaning between your teeth helps remove plaque your toothbrush can't reach, and plays an important role in keeping gums healthy.
Dental Hygiene, Simplified · Ms Andy
Every 3 months, or sooner if the bristles fray. A worn brush cleans less effectively even with perfect technique.
Dental Hygiene, Simplified · Ms Andy
Frequent sipping or snacking keeps your mouth in an acidic state longer than the sugar itself. Water is always the safe reset.
Dental Hygiene, Simplified · Ms Andy
How often you need professional cleanings depends on your individual oral health. Your dental team can recommend the interval that's right for you.
Dental Hygiene, Simplified · Ms Andy
It's common, but it isn't normal. Bleeding is usually the earliest sign something needs attention — worth mentioning at your next visit.
Clinical Experience. Clear Communication. Patient Connection.
Ms Andy works with dental practices, oral-health brands, professional organizations, and educators on patient education, product evaluation, professional content, and industry initiatives.
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