The Check Up

21 Sep

The Check Up
As you get older, you may have dentures or dental implants. These dentures and implants need to be checked by your dentist. If you take medicine that makes your mouth dry, or makes your gums grow, you need to have a dentist take a close look.
A check up can include [...]

How to Spot Trouble

21 Sep

How to Spot Trouble
Here is a quick guide to common dental problems. You should visit your dentist if you have these warning signs.

Warning Sign
The Problem?

Bad breath that doesn’t go away
The cause might be gum disease, food, drinking, smoking, medicine you are taking or a health condition. If you cannot get rid of bad [...]

Nutrition

21 Sep

Nutrition
A balanced and nutritious diet is good for your general health and your dental health. Without the right nutrients, your teeth and gums can become more susceptible to decay and gum disease.
Sugar is one of the main causes of dental problems. The average Canadian eats the equivalent of 40 kg of sugar [...]