How Eating Disorders May Affect One’s Teeth
Eating disorders affect young girls about ten times more than men. These disorders either involve a constant preoccupation with (junk) food or a much-distorted idea of a good body image and eventually, extreme measures taken just to control weight. It is because of these excessive measures that one’s physical and mental health is greatly harmed. […]
Sports Mouth-Guards vs Night-Guards
If you are affected by bruxism, there are a few remedies that you can try to resolve the problem. Of course, the most popular is a dental night guard. While it’s not really a guaranteed solution (it may stop your habit of teeth grinding), it can definitely help you prevent any possible damages to your […]
Real Benefits of Dental Implants
Your smile is an amazing thing – it brightens up your face, makes you look younger and can even make you feel really good. Strong and healthy teeth are important if you want to achieve a great smile that you can enjoy for a lifetime. Unfortunately, not all of us are born with pearly whites […]
Missing a Tooth? Here are Some Great Options !
It is quite common for a Canadian between the ages of 20 and 65 to have more than two decayed or missing teeth. It’s a real concern for many. Why does it matter, you ask? Well, even if the missing tooth is not noticeable, it still affects the way you speak and chew your food […]
Benefits of Deep Dental Cleaning
Many people are quite familiar with the twice a year professional cleanings of their teeth. It’s considered a routine procedure done to keep patients’ teeth healthy and clean. Some patients are fortunate to have dental coverage to their cleanings too. However, some still neglect to have their teeth professionally cleaned. Others have bigger issues and […]
Oral Health Problems to be Aware of If You Have Diabetes
Did you know that people with diabetes are at a higher risk of getting tooth and gum disease than those with regular glucose levels? This is because of their lowered resistance to infections and because they do not heal easily. Those who have diabetes need to pay extra attention to their oral health on […]
Dental Tips for Moms
Mothers all over the world deserve to be honored and celebrated every single day. If you are a mom, then you should know that you should be able to give yourself that precious gift that can last forever – exceptional dental health. Of course, we know that as a mother, you are probably very […]
Make Your Child’s First Dental Visit a Success
As your kids get older, their biannual dental checkups and cleanings become more important, not only for their oral health but their overall well-being as well. But as a parent, you probably already know how the very first visit can be a little scary both for you and your little one. If you have […]
Pregnancy Gingivitis – Are You at Risk?
Pregnant women have enough on their plates what with the health of their babies and their own on their minds 24/7. Unfortunately with all that to worry about, most of the time, oral health gets overlooked or even neglected. But did you know that there are some oral concerns that may arise while you are […]
What You Need to Know about Impacted Wisdom Teeth
It’s April again, folks! You know what that means – It’s Dental Health month! We think we’d start the month with this informative post about impacted wisdom teeth. So if you are wondering about wisdom teeth, what an impacted wisdom tooth actually is or if you need yours extracted, then this post is perfect for […]
