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If you take care of your teeth, brush them twice a day, floss, and rinse with mouthwash, you may expect that your oral health is in great shape. However, even though you do all of those things, you may have some problems. You can tell a lot about a person’s oral health by the condition and state of their gums. Receding gums, inflamed gums, and even sensitive gums can all indicate that you may ha…Read More
If you’re one of the millions of Canadian who brush their teeth every day and still can’t figure out why you have bad breath, you’re not alone. Many people think that by brushing their teeth on a regular basis, they are doing the right thing for their teeth. Brushing is essential. Make no mistake: brushing your teeth is essential. You should be brushing your teeth at least twice per day, but…Read More
If you don’t floss a lot, then you’ll find that the first time you set out to do it on your own… it could be painful. When you’re sitting in the dentist’s chair and the assistant is flossing, it seems so easy and even though there could be very slight amount of pain, you don’t notice it nearly as much as when you go home and do it for the first time by yourself. That’s likely because…Read More
Braces are a mutual agreement reached by you and your orthodontist to straighten your teeth and/or jawline to improve your overall dental health. The most obvious improvement is your smile. Braces themselves are brackets and wires placed on the front, and more rarely, the back of teeth. These parts are easily damaged or bent by certain foods, resulting in frequent trips for straightening or repla…Read More
For many years, babies and toddlers were given pacifiers or permitted to suck their thumbs without concern for their dental health. However, in recent years it has become increasingly important to educate parents about the risks of sucking on thumbs, or pacifiers, with regard to oral health. Why children rely on pacifiers Many children are weaned off of bottles or breast feeding through the use of…Read More
One of the key reasons why people avoid the dentist is because they often feel some sort of pain afterward, or during the procedure. If you have had dental surgery, such as the extraction of a tooth or a root canal, then the pain can be intense and it can last for several days. There are several things that you can do to help alleviate the pain after dental surgery. There are also a few things tha…Read More
Teeth grinding is a common issue for millions of people. There are a few reasons why people grind their teeth, but they are mostly related to stress. If you grind your teeth at night, you may not even realize it. You may wake up with soreness in your mouth, along your gum line, or even at the root of certain teeth. The damage that grinding your teeth can have ranges from minor to severe. If you su…Read More
Even though Canadians have access to free health care, it doesn’t cover dental work. Many families throughout Ontario and other provinces choose to add dental coverage as a supplement to their general health insurance. Businesses can also do a lot to promote oral health. Businesses are constantly striving to attract the best employees. They do that through certain incentives, such as higher wage…Read More
Children should be taught the importance of taking care of their teeth. There are many children who suffer with painful cavities and bad breath because they don’t know the proper way to brush. The following 4 steps will teach and encourage your child to develop good teeth brushing habits. Step 1 – Get in the habit of a brushing routine every morning, afternoon, and night for 2 to 3 minutes eac…Read More
Stained teeth can have a negative impact on not only your oral health, but it can affect your smile. When you are concerned about your teeth, you will tend to smile less and that can lead to a number of other problems, such as a loss of confidence and a depressed overall mood. It’s important to have a smile that you’re proud of, so when you end up with stained teeth, you should take care of th…Read More
