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Oral Cancer is on the rise in Canada, like any cancer if detected early it can be successfully treated. I provide FREE Oral Cancer Screening for each and every client at their regular dental hygiene visits. I will discuss both external and internal Oral Cancer Screening in depth. The external oral cancer screening is where […]
At any age, the application of topical fluoride varnish treatments are beneficial in different ways. I will be discussing the advantages of fluoride applications and their contraindications. As parents of young children, it is sometimes a challenge to get your child to brush their teeth and/or they do not allow you to help them. Without […]
As important as it is to brush your teeth regularly, it is just as essential to know when to toss your tooth brush. Over use of a toothbrush can actually injure your gums and inadequately clean your teeth. Just like food has an expiry date your toothbrush does as well. I will provide information and […]
Using your teeth for tools is extremely unhealthy for your teeth and gums. Think of opening a bottle cap with your teeth or tearing a package open with your teeth. Using tooth picks or chewing on pens, pencils or nails can be detrimental to your teeth. I will discuss these habits in more detail. If […]
Discoloured teeth can occur at any age from a variety of different reasons. Some are extrinsic (outside of tooth or teeth) and others may be intrinsic (or within the tooth or teeth). I will discuss causes of staining both intrinsic and extrinsic along with prevention and treatments. Intrinsic staining are stains that are inside the […]
Tooth extractions are quite common in dentistry. There are quite a few reasons that a tooth may have to be pulled which I will explain in further depth. The procedure itself will also be presented along with post operation instructions. If a tooth has an infection (abscess) then sometimes the dentist will recommend pulling the […]
Interim Stabilization Therapy also known as IST is a temporary solution for a new cavity, loss of a filling or for improved aesthetics on a tooth or teeth. This procedure often buys time until a client can see a dentist weather it be due to cost or their schedule. This is a simple method for […]
TMD also known as tempromandibular disorders are irregularities within the tempromandibular joint including jaw muscles and the nerves associated with chronic facial pain. This disorder affects many individuals and can be extremely debilitating. I will discuss some causes and treatments which may lessen discomfort. Most often the main cause of TMD is the over use […]
Halitosis is another name for “bad breath”. Although there are some underlying health conditions that may cause halitosis there are some tips for prevention. I will discuss some medical conditions that can cause halitosis and tips to prevent bad breath. Chronic sinus, nose and /or throat can definitely cause halitosis. Think post nasal drip in […]