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!
August 15th, 2022
Archive for the ‘Health’ Category
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.
April 20th, 2022
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 […]
December 2nd, 2021
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 […]
October 22nd, 2021
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 […]
October 22nd, 2021
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 […]
October 7th, 2021
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 […]
October 7th, 2021
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 […]
May 14th, 2021
Most people are aware that overindulging in sugar can lead to poor health conditions such as, decaying teeth, gum issues and an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. But, not all sugar is your enemy. To put it simply, there are two kinds of sugar in our diet. Sugar that is found […]
January 28th, 2021