Tips to Prepare for a Dental Appointment
Do you have a dental appointment in a dental clinic and need to know what to do to be fully prepared? Are you searching for tips to prepare and impress your doctor when you visit a dental clinic? Do not stress out, read this write-up to the end for tips to prepare for...
How do I Keep My Teeth and Gums Healthy?
Having healthy teeth is a lifetime task. Therefore, it is crucial to follow a proper dental routine every day to keep your teeth in the best condition and prevent problems. Apart from using the right oral care products, creating a positive daily habit is essential as...
What is the Best Dental Routine?
Having healthy teeth is a lifetime task. Therefore, it is crucial to follow a proper dental routine every day to keep your teeth in the best condition and prevent problems. Apart from using the right oral care products, creating a positive daily habit is essential as...
Sore Gums
What Do Sore Gums Mean? Millions of Americans have experienced sore gums. You're brushing or flossing and notice a painful sensation in your gums. Sometimes, your sore gums may even start bleeding while you're brushing or flossing. Since the pain from sore gums isn’t...
Nutrition For Kids: 5 Healthy Foods That Improve Dental Health
There are many ways to help your kids have better dental health. You can encourage your kids to brush at least twice a day and floss once a day. You can take them for regular dental checkups every six months. You can make sure they avoid sugary treats and juices. But...
How Often Should You Replace Your Toothbrush?
Do you know how many bacteria live on your toothbrush? Brace yourself! Researchers have found that a single toothbrush can be loaded with as many as 10 million germs and bacteria. In fact, recent studies even found that your toothbrush could be a breeding ground for...
The Truth About Root Canal Pain
The mere mention of the term "root canal" can make many people squirm nervously in their seats. The procedure has been vilified in movies and situation comedies, and most people have probably heard alarming stories of the pain associated with it from at least one...
HEALTHY SNACKS
If you want to maintain strong teeth for your lifetime, you need to ensure you are eating enough whole grain breads and cereals, fruits and vegetables and lean meats. Some other healthy snack choices include: nuts and seeds peanut butter cheese plain yogurt popcorn...
Dentist Should Advise Vegetarians on Good Oral Health
Health concerns about fat and cholesterol have prompted many people to become vegetarians, and the nutritional deficiencies that can sometimes result may reveal themselves during dental exams. Academy of General Dentistry spokesperson Ludwig Leibsohn, DDS says he...
Dental Sealants
What Is It? A sealant is a clear or tinted plastic protective coating for teeth. It is painted onto the chewing surfaces of the back teeth (molars and premolars). These are the areas where most cavities form. Molars and premolars have grooves and crevices....
Coffee and Doughnuts: A Disastrous Combo for Teeth?
You're late for work, skip breakfast and during the commute, pick up a doughnut and cup of coffee and you're on your way. This common quick-fix breakfast scenario can lengthen your time spent in the dental chair, reports the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), an...
TOOTH DECAY IN ONTARIO’S CHILDREN
Tooth decay is an infectious disease — and it is a reality. All children are at risk. The ODA Special Report Tooth Decay in Ontario's Children: An Ounce of Prevention -- A Pound of Cure is a call to action for parents, government and the community — we all need to...