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Every stage of a child’s development is amazing to witness. From the moment a baby first opens his or her eyes, to the moment they start talking, walking, running, or teething it’s all exciting to watch. However, not every stage is fun for the baby. Many teething babies are irritable and difficult to comfort. If… Continue reading Oh, Baby!! Teething is Tough for Toddlers and Tots – How to Ease the Pain
What Are Wisdom Teeth? Wisdom teeth are your third molars. You can expect them to appear between the ages of 17 to 25. Interestingly, this period of your life is sometimes referred to as the age of wisdom. Not everyone will develop wisdom teeth and a small percentage of the population will never have them.… Continue reading The Word on Wisdom Teeth
Knowledge is Half the Battle Many times we may have habits that we don’t realize are causing damage to our teeth and beautiful smile. Chances are if you knew what these bad habits were you would make an effort to stop these bad habits before the damage is done. However, the damage may already be… Continue reading Habits That Are Damaging Your Teeth
Recently I heard on the CBC that there was a statement that “there has never been a study indicating that flossing is beneficial to your teeth and gums.” This statement is tricky and may be true BUT IS REALLY MISLEADING. You see, it is very difficult to conduct a study which requires the academic scrutiny… Continue reading You Asked: Flossing Doesn’t Help?
Tooth pain can be caused by a number of factors. It may be induced by infection, decay, or dental injury. Many times the pain originates from an exposed nerve in the tooth. You may be surprised to discover that not all pain in the mouth is caused by a problem with the teeth. It is… Continue reading Tooth Pain Primer: What to Do
Let’s be honest- taking care of our teeth and gums can prove to be challenging at certain points in our lives. But our oral health is so important and so is signs of mouth cancer. With any type of cancer, early detection is crucial if you want to overcome the illness. Knowing the signs and… Continue reading How To Identify The Warning Signs of Oral Cancer
The Cause of Gum Bleeding: Bacteria Did you know that gingivitis is caused by a microorganism bent on destroying your teeth? This bacteria burrows into the root and bones of your teeth and eats away at them. If it goes ignored, it can turn into a larger gum disease called periodontitis. Those tiny bacteria hang… Continue reading Why Are My Gums Bleeding? What You Need to Know About Gingivitis
Conventional radiology introduced us to the x-ray way back in 1895. How do X-Rays Work? Because x-rays go through most objects but are absorbed differently by different materials, you can create a kind of picture of what’s inside the object. For the human body, most soft tissue lets x-rays right through, however hard tissue like… Continue reading Digital Imaging Vs. Conventional X-Rays
Coconut oil has been praised by the media for its nutritional benefits in the last few years. Although research is still being conducted to confirm its overall health benefits we are now seeing coconut oil being used in the care of teeth and gums. The Canadian Dental Association states that 7 out of 10 Canadians
A scary Statistic: 45,000 Canadians die every year from tobacco related diseases. This is the equivalent of two jumbo jets crashing every week. There would be an outrage if all those jets actually crashed but tobacco related deaths don’t cause an outrage.
