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When Should I Go to the Dentist for a Toothache?
You probably already know that it isn’t normal to have a toothache. Your teeth aren’t supposed to hurt, and they generally don’t unless something is wrong. What can cause a toothache? If you are currently experiencing pain in one or more of your teeth, you might have...
Why Do I Have a Bad Taste in My Mouth Even After Brushing and Flossing?
Eventually, everyone experiences an incident of having a bad taste in the mouth even after brushing and flossing. Not only is this an embarrassing situation, but it can undermine your confidence. After all, who wants to talk to another person only to see him inching...
Improper Pacifier Cleaning Could Lead to Dental Decay
All parents know how tough it can be to keep a pacifier clean. Babies are very good at dropping the pacifier on the dirty floor, and then instantly demanding it be returned to them before you have time to properly clean it! Some devoted parents will suck on the...
What Are My Options to Close the Gap in My Teeth?
Traditional orthodontic treatments were generally reserved for kids. Years ago, few adults got braces to straighten their teeth or close gaps in their teeth. It’s different today. If you aren’t happy with the way your teeth look, see a dentist about closing gaps in...
How to Fight Bad Breath When You Have Dental Problems?
If you have dental problems, you might find it difficult to fight bad breath. In fact, any success you have is more than likely to be temporary only. Chronic bad breath caused by dental problems is tenacious, so the best you can hope for is temporary relief when you...
How are your protecting your teeth from future cavities?
Preventative care is a good way to tackle any dental problems before they arise. It plays an important role in our dental health and The British Columbia Dental Association (BCDA) has some useful resources on maintaining good oral health through prevention. Part of...
Dental Trivia
Did you know that that as many as 50% of adults experience some form of dental fear? Or that it only takes 30 mins after drinking soda before your tooth enamel begins to be affected? Here is a fun infographic that illustrates some interesting dental trivia. Do you...
Tips for caring for your children’s teeth
From the moment when your child starts growing in their first tooth, it’s important to make sure they have healthy teeth. Here is some useful information that includes a handy timeline of when you might be expecting your child’s teeth to start growing in at different...
Tooth Sensitivity: How you can strengthen the enamel
When the enamel on our teeth wears down, so does our protections against cavities, chipping and sensitivity. There are a variety of way to help maintain your tooth enamel. Here are a few handy steps to help you strengthen the your tooth enamel. If you are feeling...
What are the risks of Oral Cancer?
Oral cancer can kill you. Did you know that as many as 8,000 people die every year because of oral cancer? Since it is considered by medical experts as one of the deadliest types of cancer, it is a must that people understand what it can do to alter their life and...
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