Travelling & Oral Care Tips
Records have it that most families travel during the holiday season, especially around the last few weeks of the year and New Year’s Day. While traveling, some basic precautions must be followed to ensure good oral health. No matter where we are, our dental health is important. 4 Oral Care Tips Before Travelling
DIY Teeth Whitening Trends: Fact or Fiction?
Popular trends have such a powerful impact on the choices society makes. Cultural influences impact fashion, the most sought-after holiday toys, modern slang and the hottest fad diets. Most of the time fads are harmless, they are usually short-lived and are ever-changing. But when trends affect our health and wellness, we need to examine them […]
Is Fluoride Bad for Toddlers
Many parents want to know if fluoride is safe for young children. For years the American Dental Association suggested fluoride use strictly for toddlers age two and up. However, in 2014 the recommendation changed, stating that parents may use just a smidgeon of fluoride toothpaste once teeth begin to erupt. Why the sudden change after […]
Risk Factors for Dental Implants
A dental implant is a common alternative to dentures and dental bridges that replace a missing tooth or teeth. An implant acts as a more permanent replacement by using a metal post to replace the root and base of the tooth. A crown is attached to the top, and the dental implant looks and acts […]
Why Get Dental Implants?
First of all, having missing or damaged teeth can take a toll on your self-esteem and your overall quality of life. People who suffer from poor self-esteem tend to live with more depression on average, take lower paying jobs, and suffer from unhealthy personal relationships. Fixing your teeth and your smile with dental implants in […]
Facts Everyone Should Know About Teeth Whitening
Practising good oral hygiene habits every day will keep your teeth clean and healthy. But, you may still want a brighter smile. Over time teeth tend to lose their youthful sparkle; they become more dull, stained or yellowy. That is why professional teeth whitening has become one of today’s most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures. What Causes Teeth […]
Dental Habits and Your Overall Health
It’s sometimes hard to connect the dots, so to speak, between good oral hygiene and overall health, but that doesn’t mean the connection doesn’t exist. The mouth is the main entry point for foreign (and harmful) organisms into your body. This means that if your oral health is lacking, then you are at an increased […]
The Future of Dentistry
Throughout history, dentistry has made many advancements, allowing us to better understand oral health, perform better treatments, and prevent dental complications. We now have electronic toothbrushes, floss picks, invisible braces and much, much more. So what exactly does this mean for the future of dentistry? It looks extremely bright! From 3-D printed restorations to robotic […]
The Origin of Dental Floss
For decades, dentists have urged patients to practice daily flossing; however, only about 12% of Americans actually floss on a daily basis. Surprisingly the concept of flossing has been around for centuries; research has even shown evidence of Prehistoric dental flossing practices. So with such a vast history, why do most adults still neglect to […]
Dental Care Myths That Can Hurt Your Dental Health
Common dental myths have been passed down through generations. They have become so ingrained in our culture that knowing the difference between fact and folklore is hard. But without the proper knowledge, your dental health may be at risk. 5 Dental Care Myths That Can Hurt Your Dental Health Misinformation about oral health can lead […]