3500 B.C. Ancient peoples living in this era chewed on a stick to clean their teeth. They believed the best sticks to use were ones that came from aromatic trees as these sticks would clean the teeth AND freshen the breath.   1400s – 1500s The first toothbrushes are made by Chinese. The bristles were […]

Certain dental procedures may require the use of anesthetics (freezing or dental freezing) to help induce the insensitivity to pain. Anesthetics cause a numbing sensation that can feel a bit strange, and it can take 2 – 3 hours to wear off. When it comes to children, a common response to the anesthetic and subsequent […]

The Nitty Gritty About Mouthwash There are varying opinions in the dental world about making mouthwash use a part of your daily oral hygiene practises. But all dentists agree that mouthwash is NOT a replacement for brushing and flossing at least twice daily. When it comes right down to it, mouthwash should be considered an […]

See how you fare with your knowledge of mouth and teeth facts. Some of the answers might be surprising! Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body. True False Which is the most popular toothbrush colour? A. Blue B. Red C. Purple The Blue Whale is largest mammal on earth and it does […]

What is a Dental Hygienist? A dental hygienist is an oral health care professional who focuses on oral disease prevention. They provide clinical assessments and therapy, oral health education, and offer health promotion strategies to people of all ages. When a patient sees a dental hygienist they can usually expect a dental cleaning. They can […]

April is Oral Health Month across Canada. It was originally initiated and continues to be supported by the Canadian Dental Association. The intent of the month is to raise awareness about the importance of oral health and how proper oral health can have a positive impact on one’s over all health and well-being.  Oral Health Month also serves […]

April is Oral Health Month across Canada. It was originally initiated and continues to be supported by the Canadian Dental Association. The intent of the month is to raise awareness about the importance of oral health and how proper oral health can have a positive impact on one’s over all health and well-being.  Oral Health Month also serves […]

Test your knowledge of dental terms with our last quiz in the series! Try all four challenges in the series!

This blog, previous and subsequent blogs in this series of challenges are not a comprehensive glossary of dental terms. The challenges are intended to be educational in nature and are offered as an entertaining way to learn some words used in the dental world. Challenge yourself or battle it out with others to get the […]

This blog, previous and subsequent blogs in this series of challenges are not a comprehensive glossary of dental terms. The challenges are intended to be educational in nature and are offered as an entertaining way to learn some words used in the dental world. Challenge yourself or battle it out with others to get the […]