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Also Known As Sugar
It lurks in bread, ketchup, salad dressings, pasta sauces and just about every other food. It’s sugar and it’s everywhere. Are you wisely trying to reduce this nutritionally empty substance from your diet? Then you need to know some of
Sugary Snacks Sabotaging Your Smile?
Keeping your teeth free of cracks and cavities can be as simple as taking inventory of your snacks. Calcium-rich foods and crunchy fruits and vegetables are great choices. But the typical snacks are not only bad for your oral health
Fascinating Facts About Your Teeth
They’re considered essential for speaking, help us enjoy the foods we love and we show them off in selfies. With two sets of them during our lives, our teeth are truly amazing. But how much do you really know about
Keeping Your Child’s Teeth Healthy
Just as you want your child to have healthy bones for optimal growth, you want to ensure that they have strong teeth, too. This means limiting foods that can deteriorate them or weaken their development. Did you know that carbohydrate
A Simple Tip for Coffee and Tea Lovers
Whether we’re getting our a.m. caffeine hit or enjoying a spot of tea, these popular morning pick-me-ups can tarnish our smile. Coffee, in particular, is very acidic which wears away enamel and can result in your teeth having a stained
Bad Habits that May Ruin Your Smile
Ever find yourself chewing on a pencil or pen when you’re deep in thought? Or crunching on ice cubes on a hot summer’s day? While these everyday habits aren’t likely to cause health problems, they can result in chipped or
Remedying Medication-Induced Dry Mouth
Do you feel like your mouth is parched like a desert or filled with cotton balls? Dry mouth (xerostomia) has many causes, one of which is medication. The following can contribute to dry mouth: antihistamines, decongestants, and many medications for anxiety, depression or ADHD. There are several things you can do to diminish dry mouth,
Waxed or Unwaxed Floss: Which Is Right for You?
In addition to brushing twice a day, flossing daily is one of the best ways to keep your pearly whites healthy. While you can find floss in a variety of colours and flavours, it also comes in waxed and unwaxed. You may be wondering if one type is more effective than the other. The truth
Banish That Bedtime Bottle
Like a favourite stuffed animal or blanket, a child’s bottle can quickly become a major source of comfort. Night-time bottle feeding, however, can contribute to tooth decay. That’s because the sugar that’s found in milk can cause decay. This decay development often occurs when children fall asleep holding their bottle and milk is left to
Are You Brushing Long Enough?
Maybe you brush your teeth for a few seconds in the shower or do a quick swipe before heading to work or bed. Kids aren’t the only ones who sometimes don’t brush long enough. Adults are guilty too. Brushing for about two minutes each time is essential as you need to reach all of the
Are You Using Your Teeth As a Tool?
Do you find yourself opening packages, envelopes or bottles with your teeth? Perhaps you employ your pearly whites to rip tag ties off new articles of clothing or cut packing tape. Do your teeth a favour. Take a minute or two to retrieve scissors or a bottle opener. If you use your teeth as a
How Would You Grade Your Oral Health?
Most of us haven’t received a letter grade since leaving school years ago—but sometimes it’s helpful to know how you stack up. If your oral health habits were a school subject, would you be passing? A+: You brush for two minutes twice a day and after a sugary meal. You remember to floss every night and