» Burning mouth syndrome
Burning mouth syndrome is a painful and often frustrating condition. Some patients compare it to having burned their mouth with hot coffee.The burning sensation may affect the tongue, the roof of the mouth, the gums, the inside of the cheeks and the back of the mouth or throat. The conditi ...
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» Orthodontic Emergencies
Many common orthodontic "emergencies" can be handled easily at home. To help you accurately describe an emergency situation to the orthodontist, use the diagram at the end of this section, which illustrates and names each part of a typical set of braces. A list of supplies to k ...
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» Senior Dental Care
Good oral health is an important part of growing older. Unfortunately, many older adults don't give their overall mouth care the attention it needs. Use the following suggestions to ensure that your mouth stays healthy.Prevent gum disease - which is the major cause of tooth loss in adu ...
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» Dental Plans
Statistics have shown that patients with dental coverage will seek out required care on a far more regular basis than those without coverage. As a result, employer-provided dental benefit plans have played a significant role in protecting the oral health of Canadians.Recently the focus of ...
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» The Check Up
Regular dental check ups are the best way to make sure your gums and teeth stay healthy. The check up allows your dentist to diagnose any problems, and to take preventive action to stop problems before they develop.Your dentist is trained to look for anything unusual in your mouth, throat ...
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» Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth are the upper and lower third molars, located at the very back of the mouth. They are called wisdom teeth because usually they come in when a person is between 17 and 21 years or older-old enough to have gained some "wisdom." Wisdom teeth that are healthy and properl ...
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» Veneers
There's no reason to put up with gaps in your teeth or with teeth that are stained, badly shaped or crooked. Today a veneer placed on top of your teeth can correct nature's mistake or the results of an injury and help you have a beautiful smile.Veneers are thin, custom-made shells ...
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» Denture Care
Just because you may have dentures does not mean that you can ignore your oral health and hygiene. It is still important to seek dental services regularly for evaluating the soft tissues and to examine the denture for proper fit, comfort, and function. Daily cleaning of your denture is nec ...
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» Mouth Guards
Anyone who participates in sports, whether for pleasure, in youth or adult leagues, or even on a professional level - knows that losing isn't the worst thing that can happen to a player; sustaining a serious injury is, particularly when that injury is preventable. That's why it' ...
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» Oral Cancer
The term oral cancer includes cancers of the mouth and the pharynx, part of the throat. About two-thirds of oral cancers occur in the mouth and about one-third are found in the pharynx. Oral cancer will be diagnosed in an estimated 28,000 Americans this year and will cause approximately 7 ...
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» Bad Breath
Everybody has bad breath from time to time, especially first thing in the morning. You also may have bad breath when you are hungry, when you are dieting, or after eating foods with a strong odor, such as garlic, onions, or pastrami.Many things can cause bad breath. A major cause is decrea ...
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» Temporomandibular™ Disorders
Temporomandibular™ disorders is the name given to several problems with jaw movement and pain in and around the jaw joints.You may also hear TM disorders called TMJ, TMD, or TM problems.The jaw joints, or temporomandibular (TM) joints, connect the lower jawbone (mandible) to the skul ...
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» Malocclusion and Orthodontics
Malocclusion means having crooked teeth or a "poor bite." Orthodontic treatment can correct the way teeth and jaws line up. Dentists who are specially trained to correct malocclusion are called orthodontists. They use a variety of treatment tools and techniques (including braces) ...
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» After-Care Instructions
The following post-op instructions are intended to give you some general guidelines to follow after your appointment or treatment with the dentist. If you have any questions which are not answered here, feel free to call your dentist. Crown & Bridge Appointments Remem ...
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» Tooth Whitening Treatments
What should you ask your dentist? You may want to start by speaking with your dentist. He or she can tell you whether whitening procedures would be effective for you. Whiteners may not correct all types of discoloration. For example, yellow-ish hued teeth will probably bleach well, brownis ...
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» Kid's Oral Health
Tooth EruptionThe Primary Teeth The following chart shows when primary teeth (also called baby teeth or deciduous teeth) erupt and shed. It's important to note that eruption times can vary from child to child. As seen from the chart, the first teeth begin to break through the gums at a ...
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» PLAQUE: What it is and how to get rid of it
People used to think that as you got older you naturally lost your teeth. We now know that's not true. By following easy steps for keeping your teeth and gums -healthy plus seeing your dentist regularly-you can have your teeth for a lifetime!Plaque: What is it?Plaque is made up of invi ...
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» Dental Emergencies
When a patient experiences a dental emergency, adherence to several steps should result in quicker care and relief: If the patient currently sees a dentist, s/he needs to call his or her own personal dentist. Most dentists belong to a call group, meaning that they trade call with other den ...
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» Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating
Eating is like a rainbow of good health. Each color is for a different food group.The yellow and green group at the top of the rainbow are the largest groups. Foods in these groups should be the main part of your meals.Foods from the blue and red groups are also important, as a smaller par ...
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» The Effects of Oral Health on Overall Health
Oral health is not only important to your appearance and sense of well-being, but also to your overall health. Cavities and gum disease may contribute to many serious conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, respiratory diseases, and premature and low weight babies. Untreated cavitie ...
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