Gurgling mouthwash can be a fun, yet brief activity, and it can really help you out before and after brushing your teeth. Using mouth wash will not only help you have fresher breath, but it also has a myriad of other benefits as well. Mouthwash can help you eliminate bacteria, and is a great partner […]
Do you cringe at the idea of taking your toddler to the dentist for the first time? Maybe your child is scared of new situations or you just worry that first experience will be a bad one and he will then be scared to go to the dentist for the rest of his life. Whatever […]
It’s natural for people to focus on keeping their teeth healthy, but the gums are just as important to overall dental health and can be the first place where serious issues appear. Diseased gums can be a health risk in other areas and can be extremely painful. With that in mind, we’ve come up with […]
It may seem hard to believe but researchers have found evidence that links gum inflammation to Alzheimer’s. What causes gum disease and inflammation? Oral bacteria. We all have oral bacteria in our mouths but when this bacteria enters our bloodstream it could affect our health. Researchers believe this bacteria can make it’s way throughout our […]
The Canadian Dental Association recommends that you check your own mouth on a regular basis. This simple task could help detect gum problems and oral cancer. People who smoke, chew tobacco or drink alcohol should adopt this habit of self-oral-screening. It’s easy to do. All you need is a mirror and bright light. Now, open […]
Dental X-rays play an important role in regular dental treatments. The imaging technology of X-rays allows your dentist to assess your smile, find hidden tooth decay, and even detect unknown issues such as tumors or abscessed teeth. Digital dental X-rays take the technology to the next level and allow your dentist to check things like […]
According to The Oral Cancer Foundation, 450,000 cases of oral cancer are discovered worldwide each year. The death rate for this cancer is high because it is difficult to discover and typically is not found until it is in a late-stage and harder to cure. Early detection can improve the chances of survival. It is […]
Sleeping eight or more hours a night yet never feeling rested, waking throughout the night without knowing why and excessive snoring are all signs that point to Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). According to the Mayo Clinic, OSA is when “breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep”. It is also the most common type of sleep […]
If it’s October 31st in your neighborhood, then you can be certain there are children racing as fast as they can run from door to door to collect as many treats as possible. You may have spent countless hours decorating your house for the trick or treaters who’ll grace your doorstep this Halloween, but have […]
There is one thing parents can count on each Halloween and that is that their children will receive an abundance of sweets to indulge in. According to Nielson research, about $1.9 billion dollars a year is spent on Halloween candy. That’s a lot of candy being distributed to your children. Figuring out how to keep […]