Posts Tagged ‘dental health’

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!

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 […]

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 […]

As this is the first time you have had a tooth pulled you may be feeling a bit nervous and afraid. Understanding what to expect could help relieve some of the anxiety you might be feeling. This article looks at what will happen and what you will experience in a simple extraction due to tooth decay.

Ff brushing is not possible, chewing sugar-free gum after a meal or snack can be a good thing. 

There are a few reasons you may be looking for a new dentist. For example, you may have moved recently or your current dentist may be retiring and closing the practise. Whatever the reason, finding a new dentist that suits you doesn’t have to be a daunting task. First and foremost, identify what you are […]

Firstly, don’t panic!   Secondly, try to preserve the filling by spitting it out in a tissue so you can take it to your dentist. Thirdly, call your dental office to schedule an appointment for a repair or new filling procedure.  Fourthly, keep the area clean by using a saltwater rinse at least twice a […]

There is no question about it. When your baby or toddler is teething, they are in pain until a tooth erupts. It can also be a frustrating and sometimes upsetting time for caregivers as they search for ways to help comfort the baby or toddler. What can you expect as your child begins to teeth […]

At one time it was common to think that visiting the dentist while pregnant could cause undue harm to the mom and child-to-be. This, however, is an old wives tale and couldn’t be further from the truth. 

In this blog post, we address some common questions you might have about pregnancy, oral hygiene and dental care.  

The ugly truth is that your toothbrush can be a magnet for bacteria in the air or bacteria lying on sink or countertop surfaces. And, each time you put your toothbrush in your mouth it can be contaminated with not so good for you oral microbial organisms. Add in the germs that become airborne when flushing the toilet which can land on your toothbrush and you will understand the importance of cleaning your toothbrush.