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Keeping Our Teeth Healthy as We Age Decades ago, it was just expected that getting older meant losing teeth. But today’s dental practices and treatments help us defy expectations. How can we keep our teeth healthy as we age? Here are some great habits to continue or begin at any time of life: Brush and […]
Heart Disease and Oral Health According to the Canadian Dental Association, more than 70 percent of Canadians will develop some degree of inflammation of the gums. Over the past decade, researchers have published studies that link the bacteria involved in periodontal disease to cardiovascular disease. Studies suggest bacteria that cause periodontal disease are also responsible […]
Suffer from tooth discoloration? Don’t panic! Like many other parts of the human body, teeth age. You may look at old photos and realize your smile was significantly brighter in the past than it is now. Many adults experience tooth discoloration and find it embarrassing. The good news is there are treatment options! The first […]
Thumb Sucking, Pacifiers, and Your Baby’s Teeth Sucking is a common instinct for babies and the use of a pacifier or their thumb offers a sense of safety and security, as well a way to relax. According to the Canadian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the majority of children will stop using a pacifier and stop […]
Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day Millions of people, around Scarborough, and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it may be easy for you to throw on a green shirt, sport a St. Patrick’s Day button, or wear a pair […]
Do I lose my wisdom if I lose my wisdom teeth? The third molars have long been known as your “wisdom teeth,” because they are the last teeth to erupt from the gums – usually sometime during the late teens to early twenties. This is a time in life that many consider an “age of […]
Eco-Friendly Toothbrushes When it comes to dental hygiene, “going green” is not the first phrase that comes to mind. But if you are brushing properly, you are also replacing your toothbrush every three to four months as the bristles become frayed and wear down. Sure, that’s a tiny amount of plastic from each of us […]
Satisfying a Sweet Tooth Time for some sweet talk! Many studies have been done to figure out why we enjoy sugar so much. Is it brain chemistry? Is it blood sugar getting a bit low? Is it our bodies craving a quick burst of energy? It’s probably all of the above and more besides. After […]
The Start of Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time by secretly marrying men and their brides after the emperor had made it illegal to marry. Emperor Claudius II did […]
Do We Outgrow Tooth Decay? Short answer: No. But, since an answer that short is hardly worth the time it took you to click on the link, allow us to explain further! We tend to think of tooth decay as something we leave behind with childhood. And, while it’s true that youthful cavities are unfortunately […]
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