Dental Tips
The Check Up – For Seniors
As you get older, you may have dentures or dental implants. These dentures and implants need to be checked by your dentist. If you take medicine that makes your mouth dry, or makes your gums grow…
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Oral Health — Good for Life
Poor oral health can affect a person’s quality of life. Oral pain, missing teeth or oral infections can influence the way a person speaks, eats and socializes. These oral health problems can reduce a person’s quality of life by affecting their physical, mental and social well-being…
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How Does Fluoride Work?
Fluoride is a natural element found in the earth’s crust as well as in water and air. It’s also considered a nutrient because our bodies need fluoride to grow and develop properly. Decades ago, scientists discovered that kids who naturally…
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How Can I Stop My Child From Sucking her Thumb?
Childhood habits like thumb sucking are not usually something to worry about. In fact, many young kids suck their thumbs, probably as a way to cope with stress or anxiety. Thumb sucking can be soothing and comforting…
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Teething Tots
Teething, the emergence of the first teeth through a baby’s gums, can be a frustrating time for little ones and their parents. It helps to know what to expect when your child is teething and how to make the process a little less painful…
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Tooth Injuries… What to Do.
A dislodged baby tooth can’t be replaced and does not need to be put back in. On the other hand, a permanent tooth, which is more sharply defined than a baby tooth, can often be saved if prompt action is taken and the tooth is handled carefully. A permanent tooth…
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Can too Much Juice Discolour Teeth?
Yes, the juice could be causing the problem with your son’s teeth. Studies have found that the sugar in fruit juice can eat away at tooth enamel, especially if kids are allowed to drink juice from bottles, cups, or boxes continuously…
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