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Feeling pain in your mouth could make you think about many worst-case scenarios. You might have been eating a salad, downing a bottle of beer, or just jogging when you felt the pain. Very often one of the first things people think about when they experience pain in their mouth is cavities, root canals, and a host of other major dental work that could not only be expensive, but also even more painf…Read More
Anxiety is one of the major reasons people avoid the dentist. A regular dental checkup and cleaning is recommended every six months, but the average Canadian only sees their dentist once every few years. Let’s examine some of the ways you can help alleviate anxiety and make your next dental visit a more comfortable experience. Step #1: Think about your past dental visits. Most people, when asked…Read More
Many medical professionals will tell their patients and others that drinking eight glasses of water every day is essential for optimal health. The body is mostly made up of water and requires water for proper organ function. Whether it’s moving blood throughout the body, helping to improve brain function, keeping muscles from cramping, or anything else, not getting enough hydration can cause ser…Read More
Dealing with halitosis, more commonly referred to as bad breath, can certainly be embarrassing for anyone. If you notice your breath is beginning to smell foul, even though you’ve been brushing on a regular basis, it could be the result of more than just poor brushing practices. Maybe you brush on a regular basis, once or twice a day. That’s a good start but it’s not enough to ensure healthy…Read More
Wisdom tooth is also referred to as a third molar and is one of three molars that are in each quadrant of the mouth. If you were to divide your mouth into four quadrants, upper left, upper right, lower left, and lower right, you would have three molars in each quadrant. The third molar is that wisdom tooth. Most wisdom teeth don’t begin to appear until a person reaches at least 17 years of age a…Read More
Stressing about visiting the dentist is not that unusual. In fact, millions of Canadians and people around the world will report that a visit to the dentist can instill more fear than going to the doctor or sitting in an interview for a job they desperately need. If you’re experiencing fear or stress and anxiety about an impending visit your dentist, laughter can actually be the best medicine. T…Read More
If you’ve been wishing your smile was better than it looks, that it was whiter, offered you more confidence, or provided you better smelling breath, it’s never too late to focus on proper oral care. The most important thing anyone can do for their oral health is to brush, floss, and rinse with mouthwash at least twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. You should be spending at leas…Read More
Most dentists recommend brushing, flossing, and rinsing with mouthwash after every meal. However, this may not be practical for everyone. People who are at work and go out to eat lunch may not have a toothbrush with them or the means to properly brush, floss, and rinse with mouthwash. Brushing twice a day should be the minimum for any individual who wishes to maintain positive oral health. Eating …Read More
There are many excuses people make for why they don’t pay more attention to their oral care. One of the most common is simply being too busy. Modern life seems to be incredibly busy and even though there are incredible technological innovations that help us accomplish more in a shorter amount of time, it still seems that we get far too busy to take care of ourselves in a healthy way. Below are a…Read More
Several decades ago, whenever somebody had a cavity and needed it to be filled, the most common was a silver amalgam, which usually consists of some level of mercury mixed with silver, zinc, tin, or copper. Today, there are many different types of fillings a person can choose from. Teeth can be filled with porcelain, gold, that silver amalgam, plastic, and composite resin. If you have visited your…Read More
