Oral Health & Wellbeing

Let’s explore some of the claims regarding why mouthwash ought to be avoided, the arguments that advocate for its use and our take on whether rinsing with mouthwash should continue being a part of your oral care routine.

Found in everything from water to mouthrinse to toothpaste, fluoride is a mineral that is proven to be effective in warding off tooth decay. However, you may have seen articles or products that seem to suggest fluoride is dangerous or something that you should avoid. It’s time to get to the bottom of this issue …

While it may be amusing to poke fun at a friend whose breath stinks on occasion, chronic bad breath — halitosis, which is its official name — is a serious issue and one that afflicts millions of people around the world. It may not be life-threatening but it can affect people’s self-confidence and comfort when out in public. Here, we’ll discuss the root causes of halitosis and how you can go about treating it if it afflicts you or a loved one.

In no particular order, here are a few of the best foods for your teeth and what makes them so beneficial. You may notice that they carry some common characteristics

It’s helpful to know which foods contribute to bad breath (or halitosis, its technical term) so you can steer clear of them during meals to avoid offending your friends, co-workers and acquaintances.

It’s important to be mindful of the symptoms and causes of oral cancer so you can receive the appropriate treatment when or if you need it. 

It’s not just your brain and your muscles that require regular nutrition — your teeth do, too. From the calcium that’s found in milk to the phosphate in cheese, foods contain a wide variety of vitamins and minerals that your mouth and your teeth need to maintain their strength and overall functionality.

Your breath stinks? What could the problem be? Your tongue may have something do with it — especially if you’re not brushing it.

The reason could be any number of things. We’ll go over a few of them here. There may be a quick fix, but in other more serious cases, you may need to reach out to your dentist to determine a proper solution.

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In a world rife with disagreement, here’s something where there’s near universal common ground: Sugar is delicious. But it’s also bad for the teeth. 

In no particular order, here are the sports that can be harmful to your kids’ teeth. You may be surprised by some of the ones listed !!

There’s no fixed age that determines when to remove wisdom teeth, but leaving them in too long can lead to serious problems down the road.

Learn how gum disease can transform into advanced gum disease, and what you need to do to prevent it.

The best way to staunch the stench of bad breath is brushing and flossing consistently, ideally right after meals. However, few people carry oral care kits with them everywhere they go. So what’s the solution to these stinky situations? If you’re one of the 50% of people around the world who suffers from halitosis on a regular basis, here are a few good ways to fight back against bad breath.

For many people, dentist appointments are a major source of anxiety. Dentophobia can take a major toll on a person’s mental health and prevent them from seeking regular oral care.

Are you a cereal connoisseur? Here are a few factors to consider so you don’t select varieties that can harm your teeth.

Children need to visit the dentist for the first time earlier than many parents expect, often before their first birthday. Get all the information you need to make this milestone go as successfully as possible. 

Be sure you don’t forget to schedule regular dental cleanings as your little one begins growing.

To chew or not to chew: When you should avoid gum? The following should help set the record straight on this often “sticky” subject matter!

Damage resistant and durable though your teeth may be, they’re not invulnerable to deterioration, which can be expedited by routinely selecting foods and beverages that are highly acidic.

While there is nothing necessarily wrong with eating certain foods and drinks that contain acid occasionally, you may want to be careful about the frequency with which you consume the following things.

Flosses aren’t all built the same. Produced in a variety of flavours (i.e. mint, cinnamon, bubble gum), lengths, thicknesses and consistencies (i.e. waxed, unwaxed, polytetrafluorethylene, etc.), dental floss typically comes in one of two forms: traditional dental floss and dental tape.

Is it best to brush in a circular motion or back and forth? How quickly, or does really it matter if it’s fast or slow?

Everyone loves to eat — there are so many delicious foods to enjoy for each of the three meals of the day. But one thing that no one enjoys about it is the smelly breath that frequently comes in the aftermath. When you’re heading out on a date, going out with friends or have an important meeting or interview, halitosis — the technical term for bad breath — can be quite the turn-off.

Gum disease is preventable and treatable so let’s take a look at some of the risk factors you should look for when assessing your own health.

You saw the dental hygienist … Great. Here are the things you need to know following your visit to a dental hygienist – read to find out: