Plaque Disclosing Tablets for Kids: A Great Tool for Kids and Parents Alike
It would be so much easier to keep a child’s mouth healthy if plaque was as easy to see as it is in much of the literature available about the topic. In reality, plaque is quite difficult to see, and you may not even know you have a problem with plaque build-up until your gums…
Partially Erupted Teeth Can Lead To Gingivitis: Learn How Impacted Teeth Can Lead To This Common Oral Problem
Everyone is born with two sets of teeth; your primary (or “baby”) teeth, and your permanent teeth. Both are equally important to take care of, and equally susceptible to gingivitis. Gingivitis is gum inflammation that is primarily caused by bacteria in plaque buildup. With normal maintenance and good hygiene practices, it is possible to avoid…
How Menopause and Medicines Can Lead to Gingivitis
Hormonal changes can wreak havoc on a woman’s body, but many women don’t realize the impact these changes can have on parts of the body they take for granted – including gums. Research suggests that there is a strong relationship between puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, oral contraceptives, and menopause when it comes to hormonal changes. These…
Flossing For Teens: How Getting Older Affects Oral Hygiene
According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) dental decay is the most common chronic disease in young people from the ages of 5 – 17. A younger child tends to get more time and assistance in their hygiene routines, but most teenagers are in charge (and on their own) when it comes…
Flossing Is Not Enough: How Proper Oral Care Techniques Can Make a Huge Difference
Flossing is a very important step in a good oral care routine. However, flossing alone is simply not enough to maintain optimum oral health. Flossing is beneficial only for getting the buildup of plaque and food that is between the teeth. This leaves a large portion of your mouth untouched, giving bacterial ample space to…
Plaque Attack – What Plaque Does to Your Teeth and How to Keep it Away
If you’ve ever run your tongue past the fronts (or backs) of your teeth and felt the “film” that lets you know you need to brush, then you know what plaque feels like. It’s a buildup of bacteria on the surfaces of your teeth – and if you let it stay there too long then…
Need to Take the Edge off at Your Next Dental Procedure? Ask About Nitrous Oxide
Chances are, if you’ve heard anybody talk about their experience with nitrous oxide in their dentist’s office, they’ve said they had a good experience. Safe for kids and adults, it’s a good option for those who experience apprehension when you visit the dentist. However, before you ask for nitrous oxide (N2O for short) you should…
Jaw Pain and Temporomandibular Joint Problems
There hasn’t been a definitive study, but as dentists, we know anecdotally that many adults, at some point, will experience jaw pain and pain associated with the face and head: ear pain, facial pain, pain when biting, etc. Because there are so many possible causes of these types of pain, it’s difficult pinpoint the cause…
Bad Breath – Underlying Causes and Ways to Fight it
It doesn’t matter what you call it: bad breath, halitosis, jungle mouth – it’s definitely cause for concern among those who have it. There are probably as many causes of halitosis as there are ways to treat it, however the best way to ensure it’s diagnosed and treated correctly is to see your dentist. In…
Diabetes and Your Oral Health
Every year, millions of men and women in North America are affected by diabetes. Those who have been diagnosed with it understand that it can cause problems with various body parts and systems including the nerves, eyes, kidneys and the heart. There are a number of oral health problems that dentists associate with diabetes as…
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