Dental Health & Treatments: Prevent Cavities & Tooth Decay
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Maintaining good oral health is essential for overall well-being, and regular visits to the dental hygienist play a crucial role in achieving this goal. Yet, the question of how often one should visit the dental hygienist remains a common query. The truth is, there isn't a one-size-fits-all answer. Several factors, including your oral health status, age, and risk factors, contribute to determining the frequency of dental visits.
August marks the peak of summer, a time for beach vacations, backyard barbecues, and outdoor adventures. Amidst the fun and relaxation, it's important not to neglect your dental health. The summer season brings its own set of challenges for your teeth and gums. In this blog post, we'll explore some common dental concerns in August and provide valuable tips to maintain a healthy summer smile.
SLEEP APNEA AFFECTS over 18 million adults and up to 20% of habitually snoring children in Canada alone. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by brief, repeated interruptions to normal breathing during sleep. It can have many short and long-term effects on a person’s health (to the point of being potentially life-threatening) and is also very harmful to oral health.
MEN AND WOMEN have a lot in common, but they face significantly different challenges when it comes to keeping their teeth and gums healthy.
IT CAN BE DIFFICULT to get any enjoyment out of a cozy mug of hot cocoa if every sip comes with a jolt of pain from sensitive teeth. An eighth of the Canadian population (including kids!) deals with some level of tooth sensitivity, so what causes it and how can we protect our teeth?
STAYING INFORMED ABOUT the symptoms and risk factors of oral cancer is incredibly important. We oral health professionals are on the front lines of the battle against oral cancer, and we want to recruit our patients to fight with us.