Archive for the ‘Dental Care’ Category

The short answer is, “yes.” You likely practise good daily oral hygiene such as brushing your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and flossing each day. But, have you ever thought about how dirty your tongue can be? Have you ever really looked at its colour? Your tongue should be a healthy pink, fleshy […]

The appearance of dental tools can be somewhat frightening as can the sounds emitted by some dental tools. And, they can be especially frightening for young children or those who experience anxiety about dental visits. Knowing a little bit about the tools a dentist or dental hygienist will use and, understanding their purpose in caring […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

You likely are well aware that ingesting a lot of sugar whether it be in liquid (soft drinks) or food form sugary treats like candy, cakes and pies) is bad for your teeth and gums. This year plan to reduce your sugar intake and follow these 5 tips to improve oral health. 1. Check in […]

Assuming you are a candidate for dental implants or dentures, how do they compare? Is one better than the other?

There is no one size fits all option when it comes to replacing teeth. This article will help outline how dentures differ from implants.