Archive for the ‘Health’ Category

Oral health can affect your overall health. Here are some of the most common oral conditions that often go untreated. It is important to have early detection and treatment before they become a bigger problem.

Dentists work hard to make sure you are always protected when you go for your dental appointments. They are trained experts in infection prevention and control and there are guidelines that all dentists must follow for safe care. Your dentist’s priority is safety and to protect everyone in the office from the spread of bacteria […]

How do you know if you are experiencing an emergency and what should you do next? In general, if the issue could lead to further complications, it counts as a dental emergency. Here’s what to do!

Having regular dental checkups is important for the health of your teeth but there are also several things dentists are checking for to make sure you have optimal oral and overall health.

A toothache can be caused by several factors including sinus pressure. But, no matter what the cause, a toothache hurts. To determine how best to alleviate toothache pain it is important to find out its cause. Your dentist can help with this but to assist your dentist it is helpful if you can describe the […]

Animals do not get cavities… …because their diets are not high in sugar. Maybe humans should take a tip from the Animal Kingdom.   Animals… …floss their teeth! Really, they do. I mean they don’t use dental floss like humans do. But, they chew on bones or sticks to naturally scrape away food particles caught […]

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 […]

Humans… …have two sets of teeth in a lifetime Humans are born without teeth. The first set of teeth, known as primary or baby teeth begin to push through the gums at about 6 months of age. Humans have 20 baby teeth. These are replaced by permanent or adult teeth starting at approximately 6 years […]

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 […]

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 […]