Dental Articles

Your oral health is an essential component of healthy living. Poor oral health with untreated oral conditions can have a significant impact on your quality of life. For more information about a variety of dental and oral health topics, view some of the articles listed below. Click to view in Word or PDF:

Dental Implants:
Dental implants are a popular option for replacing lost teeth.  If you are missing a tooth, it should be replaced with a dental implant in order to restore your smile, regain your chewing ability and prevent other teeth from shifting.... Read More

Whiter Teeth:
The least damaging and most conservative way of making your teeth whiter is by bleaching.  Contrary to what most of us believe, brushing your teeth harder with a more abrasive toothpaste will not make them whiter.... Read More

Baby Teeth:
Baby teeth are important for a number of reasons.  They are vital in helping your child to eat and to speak properly.  Although the first baby teeth are usually lost about six years of age, others won’t fall out until your child is twelve years old! .... Read More

Women's Oral Health:
As a woman, you have unique oral health needs.  Changes in your body, lifestyle and medications may affect your oral health.  A well-balanced diet and regular dental check-ups are also vital to both good oral health and overall health.... Read More

Bad Breath:
Most of us have had bad breath some time or another.  It may be barely noticeable or strong enough to turn people off.  Bad breath can spoil your self-confidence and cause embarrassment.... Read More

Periodontal Disease:
Periodontal disease is an advanced stage of gum disease causing damage to the gums and the bone supporting the teeth. When plaque is NOT removed by brushing and flossing it migrates below the gum tissue and calcifies into tartar.... Read More

Adult Decay Prevention:
Acid can create a cavity in the tooth’s enamel and progress deeper into the tooth. Left untreated, the cavity can cause considerable pain and destroy the dentin and pulp. Diet and nutrition play a major role in oral health and the incidence of decay.... Read More

Dental Implants & Proper Care:
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root inserted in the mouth usually involving a two-step procedure.  First, a small titanium screw or surgical post is placed beneath the gum into the jawbone.  This is always done under local anaesthesia.... Read More

Essentials For Denture Wearers:
The first few days – You’re in good company.  More than 5 million Canadian adults (about one in four) wear dentures!  With a positive attitude and approach to denture care, wearing dentures can become as natural and easy as putting on.... Read More

Endodontic Treatment:
Root canal therapy fits under the special dentistry area known as endodontics.  Endodontics literally means dentistry within the tooth itself. The procedure treats disorders of the pulp.... Read More

Endodontic Retreatment:
Root canals are generally successful but in a small percentage of cases a second root canal may be required.  This is called retreatment.  A tooth may not heal as expected after initial treatment because narrow or curved canals could.... Read More

Nursing Bootle Decay:
Many parents are surprised to learn that the nursing bottle can pose a very particular threat to young teeth.  When teeth first come in, they are not yet perfectly hardened and are very susceptible to decay.... Read More

Oral Cancer:
Oral cancer refers to all cancers of the oral cavity, which includes the following:  lips, tongue, teeth, gums (gingiva), lining inside the lips and cheeks (labial mucosa and buccal mucosa), floor of the mouth, roof of the mouth (palate).... Read More

Burning Mouth Syndrome:
People with BMS often feel like they burned their mouth with hot coffee.  They may also have a dry mouth, or a bitter or metallic taste in their mouth.  Both men and women can get BMS; however, it is especially common in women during or.... Read More

Cracked Tooth Syndrome:
People are living longer and exposing their teeth to many more years of crack-inducing habits, such as clenching, grinding, and chewing on hard objects.  These habits make our teeth more susceptible to cracks.... Read More

Fluoride Treatments:
There are a number of reasons why someone may require a fluoride treatment.  There are a number of conditions that result in increasing the probability of developing cavities.... Read More

Dry Mouth:
If you are suffering from a dry mouth, you are not alone.  One of the most common complaints in the dental office is that of a chronically dry mouth.  In fact, about one in every four adults experience the symptoms associated with this problem.... Read More

Nutrition & Oral Health:
You may be able to prevent two of the most common diseases of modern civilization - tooth decay and periodontal disease by improving your diet.  Decay results when the hard tissues of our teeth are destroyed by acid products from bacteria.... Read More

Health Snack Ideas:
It is not a good idea to put your child to bed with milk or juice – sugars in both will stay in the mouth and cause cavities.  If sipping juice between meals, teeth are being coated with sugar over and over again.  Water is best between meals.... Read More

Bruxism:
Bruxism (grinding) affects millions in North America each year. According to the American Dental Association, approximately 95% of Americans experience bruxism at some point in their lives.... Read More

Halitosis Questionnaire:
Fill out this questionnaire and describe your problem with halitosis. Please be sure to first save the file locally to your computer (File > Save As >) before filing it out. If you do not save your file first, you will lose all your information.... View Online

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